Do I still need a dedicated mortiser and tenoning jig?

[Kevcoleman]

I just got a new Domino (excellent service from Bob, thanks).  I have a dedicated mortiser and tenoning jig and am wondering what most people do with them.  Should I keep them or get rid of them.  It would be great to reclaim that space but its not critical.  What are the domino owners thoughts on this.

Thanks and have a good holiday

 

[woodshopdemos]

I think it is a good question. You will have to answer it yourself since it somewhat depends on what you plan to build. If you are into craftsman style furniture, you will want to be able to make square through tenons...or at least the appearance of them. I plan to use the Domino for the actual joinery and simply make false front side of the tenons and use a hand chisel. I have turned in my  square chisel mortiser. That's my answer. Now see how you want to answer it.

 

[Gary K]

I echo the above's sentiments except the part about Arts & Crafts joinery. The true  spirit of the A&C movement would require true joinery. Real mortises and tenons would be prudent.
    Not stirring anything up here...this is just for the purists out there that copy real antiques.
    Gary K.

 

[clintholeman]

I think Domino would work for almost all of your joining.  I built a bench and used Domino for almost all the joints, except I cut a large through tenon for the base.  I did it the old fashioned way, by hand, and router  ;D - it looks nice and works well. 

There are some pix on my blog showing how I did it.  It keeps the spirit of the A & C movement [though it isn't really much of a A & C piece] and yet, is plenty modern.

Now, as John says, you have to answer that one for yourself .

 

[Jesse Cloud]

Hard to tell.  I'm keeping mine for the time being.

My practice is to "clean house" once or twice a year and sell everything that hasn't been used for a year on craigslist.  Haven't had any regrets yet.

 

[Kevcoleman]

Thanks for the responses.  I am  not sure what I will do as the prices for no name mortisers on ebay or craigslist are quite low.  I also have a brand new delta tenoning jig.  I am going through a huge shop cleaning effort and want to simplify and thus the desire to get rid of tools that I dont use that often.

BTW, Festool is the best tool system ever.  It is so awesomely engineered.  I can see my entire shop going green.