Cary Swoveland
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I was asked in another thread to post pictures of a cradle I sometimes use with my Domino. I thought there might be broader interest, so started a new thread on the subject.
Here are some pictures of the cradle:
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I expect most Domino owners have had occasion to use the tool upside down. It's only after doing this many times did I take the trouble to make the cradle.
The cradle is handy when I need to cut mortises in boards that I can hold in place with one hand. Generally, there's no need to clamp the boards, so it's a time-saver. Also, it's nice to be able to see that the board is registered properly (e.g., against a pin) before plunging. If I feel the need for a clamp , I use a clamp intended for pocket-hole joinery (as in the second picture).
The cradle itself is dead-simple, as shown in the last two pictures. The Domino is held in the cradle by gravity alone. You can see I've attached a tether to the Domino's handle, not to hold it down, just to keep it from falling if I were to knock it off the cradle. The cradle is small enough to fit in the systainer with the tool.
It's handy to clamp it to a corner of a table (as shown), so that I can stand on either side, and have good access to the on-off switch. I'm considering using it with a foot pedal--the type that flows power as long as it is held down.
Cary
Here are some pictures of the cradle:
[attachthumb=5] [attachthumb=2] [attachthumb=6] [attachthumb=7]
I expect most Domino owners have had occasion to use the tool upside down. It's only after doing this many times did I take the trouble to make the cradle.
The cradle is handy when I need to cut mortises in boards that I can hold in place with one hand. Generally, there's no need to clamp the boards, so it's a time-saver. Also, it's nice to be able to see that the board is registered properly (e.g., against a pin) before plunging. If I feel the need for a clamp , I use a clamp intended for pocket-hole joinery (as in the second picture).
The cradle itself is dead-simple, as shown in the last two pictures. The Domino is held in the cradle by gravity alone. You can see I've attached a tether to the Domino's handle, not to hold it down, just to keep it from falling if I were to knock it off the cradle. The cradle is small enough to fit in the systainer with the tool.
It's handy to clamp it to a corner of a table (as shown), so that I can stand on either side, and have good access to the on-off switch. I'm considering using it with a foot pedal--the type that flows power as long as it is held down.
Cary
