Domino 700 plunge depth for 8mm cutter

[stvrowe]

Even though I have had the Domino 700 for several months, other than a few test cuts I didn't really use it until yesterday.  One of the reasons I purchased this was for a bed construction project and I needed the deeper plunge depth than the 500 would do.  I then quickly discovered that the 8 mm cutter plunge depth limit is 50 mm and NOT the 70 mm depth the Festool catalog and website implies.  Fortunately, I had enough margin in my slat width to accommodate a 10 mm Domino so was able to achieve the required depth.

I suggest that Festool provide an indication in their literature of the 8 mm cutter plunge depth limit.  On a more positive note, the 700 is an awesome machine.

This photo shows the 8mm cutter and 10mm cutters:
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[MrToolJunkie]

Steve - that is great information to share.  I was thinking about adding the 8mm and 10mm cutters for my XL, but maybe I will just add a 10mm for some more flexibility.  I do agree that this is an awesome machine.

 

[jacko9]

Good info Steve, let us know if you discover a 8mm cutter with deeper plunge depth capability.

Jack