DF700 for Face Frames

[Brian Livingstone]

Hello All,

I am thinking about selling my DF500.  If I do, I will buy a DF700.  I seem to have a need for larger tenons, plus I just want a new tool. 

However, I do use my 500 for face frame construction.  Does anyone use the 700 for building 3/4 inch face frames ?  I realize the 8 mm domino is a little large; but I think it would be fine.

Thank you.

Brian

 

[Erich]

Seneca makes an adapter for the DF700 to use the smaller 6mm and I think even the 5mm bits from your DF500 for those smaller mortises.

 

[Vondawg]

Yes and it works great....I use the 700 all the time on face frames

 

[threesixright]

Keep the 500 and buy the 700.  If you have “use cases” for both applications.

Many more here have both. So you will be in good company 

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[Cheese]

However, I do use my 500 for face frame construction.  Does anyone use the 700 for building 3/4 inch face frames ?  I realize the 8 mm domino is a little large; but I think it would be fine.

I use the DF 500 for 3/4" face frame construction using 8 mm Dominoes and it works well. I've never tried the DF 700 for the same purpose as it is a lot larger & heavier but it should also work well.

These are all 8 mm Dominos and they fit well within the confines of 18 mm ply.

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