Domino for decks

[Royce]

International Builders Show 2010 - Festool

 

[honeydoman]

wow that is really cool and a great way to build decks to the max ! [thumbs up]

 

[Forrest Anderson]

Royce - Many thanks for telling us about the video!

wow that is really cool and a great way to build decks to the max ! [thumbs up]

Kreg - In case you missed it the first time, there is some more information and another video in the thread titled New Festool Domino Deck Connector System

Forrest

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

From a deck/porch builders perspective:

1.  The deck boards will all flex, there is no bearing point on a joist, other than the spacer on the fastener.
2.  Seems more time consuming than the Tiger Claws I currently use.
3.  Most composite boards are grooved just for hidden fasteners.

Things that I like:

1.  Air flow to the underside of the decking.
2.  The fascia install is pretty slick.
3.  Should help keep the tops of joists from rotting out.

I guess if you got used to it, maybe it might be easier or quicker, I am not sure.
Sure is a neat use of a domino but, the Tiger claw air nailer that shoots the screw/nail through the fastener is only 225 bucks.

 

[Hoover]

From a deck/porch builders perspective:

1.  The deck boards will all flex, there is no bearing point on a joist, other than the spacer on the fastener.
2.  Seems more time consuming than the Tiger Claws I currently use.
3.  Most composite boards are grooved just for hidden fasteners.

Things that I like:

1.  Air flow to the underside of the decking.
2.  The fascia install is pretty slick.
3.  Should help keep the tops of joists from rotting out.

I guess if you got used to it, maybe it might be easier or quicker, I am not sure.
Sure is a neat use of a domino but, the Tiger claw air nailer that shoots the screw/nail through the fastener is only 225 bucks.

I've used eb ty's before, and those are the same concept for the most part except they use a biscuit cutter.  This system as a few better features, like you mention the air space.  I can tell with the eb ty's, you'll triple the time it takes to install the decking.  The look is great but it really is very time consuming.

I can only imagine the cost on this, the eb ty's are not cheap either.

 

[Forrest Anderson]

I can only imagine the cost on this, the eb ty's are not cheap either.

The cost of the decking hardware in the UK, as at 23 Jan 2010, is:

Double claw DPK DF 500 / 50 Order number: 496998  
for invisible connection of wooden deck boards  
qty. in pack  50 piece(s)  
incl. screws
Price exc. VAT 62.10 GBP  

Single claw EFK DF 500 / 20 Order number: 496999  
start or end claw for wooden deck boards  
qty. in pack 20 piece(s)  
incl. screws
Price exc. VAT 15.60 GBP  

Combination claw KBK DF 500 / 20 Order number: 497000  
special claw for longitudinal butt or cross bond of wooden deck boards  
qty. in pack  20 piece(s)  
incl. screws
Price exc. VAT 40.20 GBP  

Angle claw WIK DF 500 / 20 Order number: 497001  
end angled claw for forming end of decks or staircase construction  
qty. in pack  20 piece(s)  
incl. screws
Price exc. VAT 34.70 GBP  

Since converting Festool prices between countries is difficult, here are the prices of some other Domino consumables in the UK:

DOMINO router D 10-NL 28 HW-DF 500  
Price exc. VAT 24.40 GBP  
Order number: 493493

DOMINO D 5X30/1800 BU  
Dimensions: 5x30
qty. in pack: 1800 (6x300)
Price exc. VAT 51.10 GBP  
Order number: 493296

DOMINO D 6X40/190 BU  
Dimensions: 6x40
qty. in pack: 190
Price exc. VAT 9.40 GBP  
Order number: 494939  

The above prices exclude VAT, currently at 17.5%.

Forrest

 

[steelydev]

I can hardly sell a deck fastened with eb-ty's.  Don't think I'll ever be able to sell one fastened with these!