DF700 projects?

[Aaron B]

I know that the 700 with the Seneca Adapters seems to be able to do everything the 500 can. I am leaning toward the 700 because moving out to the country I could at least see the possibilities that would make the 700 a better choice, with fences, gates, barn, chicken house, etc. but still mostly for woodworking. 

My questions is this;
What type of projects would one use the 700 for that the 500 couldn't handle?
I know I have heard doors & gates, but what else?

Thanks for any input.

 

[ceddy]

I use it for table top glue ups sometimes. Works great with 3/4 ply. I've used it making table bases and such as well. Its a big machine but its very balanced and a pleasure to work with. Plus you get to use the new festool connector dominos...

 

[Pete Connor]

I think the 700 would be better at doors, due to the thicker longer dominos.

Also, furniture, chairs couches etc, where strength is more important than alignment.

 

[Ctufankjian]

I've had the 700 for a little over a week and used it for a countertop glue-up a table top glue-up and also spent some time using it with the Seneca kit building carcasses out of 3/4" plywood.  I wouldn't consider myself to have a surplus of experience with either machine, but, at this time, I'm having difficulty imagining the necessity of also having the 500 at my disposal.  So far, it's been simple to set-up and totally accurate both with and without the small mortise kit.

 

[Birdhunter]

My first use for the 700 was to build Ipe benches for my club. My 500 gets a lot more use than does the 700 as most of my projects are small.

 

[gsdvorak]

I have had the DF500 since it was released here in NA and it has handled my tasks to date.  However, I have some larger furniture pieces in the near future (tables/benches with 6/4 and 8/4 material) so I'm looking for the 700 to handle those needs since it can mortise for the larger/longer dominoes.  The RTA domino really looks intriguing and hopeful that will be available in NA soon.

Regards,
Gerald

 

[Aaron B]

What's the RTA Domino?

 

[copcarcollector]

What's the RTA Domino?

NAINA yet--
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festo...connection-system-videos/msg468529/#msg468529