Domino fence/front allignment

[Jesus Aleman]

I recently started using the 4mm dominos and I'm issues getting consistent vertical alignment between the mortices.  The issue is with the angle not the height of the allignment.  I re-checked the domino fence for square and everything is pretty good except where the two rubber dots are located (white circular thingies).  All the metal parts between the fence are front of the domino register precisely at 90 degrees.  However, the tabs are proud from the front and do not register square when the fence is at 90 degrees.  It appears to me that because the rubber dots are proud from the front there is only a small portion of the front that registers with the face of the piece.

My questions is.  Are the rubber dots are supposed to be proud of the front?

JGA.

I tried attaching the image, but the server timed me out every time.

 

[Rob-GB]

The rubber dots are anti-slip pads for when you are not using any side stops (pins or paddles).

The issue may be with timber or technique, what thickness material are you working on and how wide are the pieces?
This may throw up some more ideas.

Rob.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Jesus, sorry that you're having difficulties. From the sound of things, you are not having problems with other cutters, only the 4mm. I would suggest that you slow your plunge. That can sometimes lead to the results you are describing. If you are continuing to have issues after that, I would recommend that you give us a call. We should be able to help troubleshoot the problem over the phone.

Regarding image attachment... if the forum is timing out, it's because the file size is too large. Use a program to reduce the size and/or resolution of the image(s) before uploading.

Shane

 

[bonesbr549]

I think I understand what you are saying and when the domino first came out I had a similar issue that I corrected by adjusting my tecnique.  I was providing most of my stabilization of the domino unit with my hand that held the motor unit in a barrel grip type hold of my hand to the tool.  I to checked and confirmed it was not the fence as my square indicated 90.  I modified my stance and applied 90% of my hold pressure to the front plate allowing it to provide the stabilization, and only slightly gripped the very rear of the domino near the plug.  I applied a more deliberate forward motion being careful only to apply pressure to push the cutter along the rods to engage the wood.  This along with slowing down, resolved all the issues.  I've been a happy successful dominoe'r (I know thats not a real word) since.  Good luck.