Domino New Style or Pin, which one do I keep???
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The Domino Cross Stop essentially adds pin registration to either model of Domino, although not at the same close spacing as the original pin-style fence. In some ways, they are more useful for registering off of adjacent mortises, since they allow you to choose the spacing, and also allow for much more distance between mortises. While I have them for my Domino, I'll admit that I've never used them, since I find it easier to just butt two pieces together and strike a pencil line wherever I want a mortise.
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Long before the Domino came to the USA I had gained some experience with them during trips to Europe. I had also attended demonstrations at various Festool dealers. I placed a pre-order. So I was waiting in line to take delivery shortly after midnight on the big NA Launch Day. Of course that was the original Domino with pins.
Just after the switch from pins to flippers I needed a second Domino. So that one has the flip stops. I never experienced a problem with the pins pushing against me, put by the time I owned that Domino I had learned to hold it in place with force before making the plunge.
To me there is a slight advantage since the flippers can be locked in the retracted position. Of course you can remove the pins.
Both of my personal Dominoes have been used a lot. Neither has required any factory service. I always use a 27mm AS hose connected to a CT while making Domino mortises. Immediately after finishing a Domino session I clean the machine.
Just after the switch from pins to flippers I needed a second Domino. So that one has the flip stops. I never experienced a problem with the pins pushing against me, put by the time I owned that Domino I had learned to hold it in place with force before making the plunge.
To me there is a slight advantage since the flippers can be locked in the retracted position. Of course you can remove the pins.
Both of my personal Dominoes have been used a lot. Neither has required any factory service. I always use a 27mm AS hose connected to a CT while making Domino mortises. Immediately after finishing a Domino session I clean the machine.
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Peter said:
If I recall correctly, I was quoted a price of around $365 about a year ago.
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John
> I'll admit that I've never used them, since I find it easier to just butt two pieces together and strike a pencil line wherever I want a mortise.
Its easy to sometimes over look the simplicity of doing something the ol fashion way. It seems our default thinking is, more gizmos is better
In addition to the pencil markings being damn accurate assuming the two pieces are butted properly before marking, I also have the means to label the marked pieces for re joining matched pairs after mortising... (assuming you are doing many)
but I imagine if you are doing hundreds of sheets, and they are not joined uniquely, this spacing feature can be very useful....
Its easy to sometimes over look the simplicity of doing something the ol fashion way. It seems our default thinking is, more gizmos is better
In addition to the pencil markings being damn accurate assuming the two pieces are butted properly before marking, I also have the means to label the marked pieces for re joining matched pairs after mortising... (assuming you are doing many)
but I imagine if you are doing hundreds of sheets, and they are not joined uniquely, this spacing feature can be very useful....
I have the pin model with which I am absolutely delighted.
Was a little down-hearted when I heard there was an upgrade to the Domino that I couldn't afford - but this conversation is proving to me that there is little to choose; and hence I am more delighted with my pin model than ever.
Thanks for the question - if there were a material difference, then this forum would have exposed it !!
Was a little down-hearted when I heard there was an upgrade to the Domino that I couldn't afford - but this conversation is proving to me that there is little to choose; and hence I am more delighted with my pin model than ever.
Thanks for the question - if there were a material difference, then this forum would have exposed it !!
I have the paddles on mine. I saw a youtube video of a guy making fixed louvered shutters using the Domino and it was a really cool idea. Unfortunately it doesn't work with the paddles, only the pin version.
I'd like to buy a pin version head for mine.
I'd like to buy a pin version head for mine.
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Rhett said:
BurrellCustomCarpentry.com Brice is a good contributor here and I'm sure he would know of a way to get around the paddle pin problem to make louvered shutters.
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Alan m said:
Yeah, or just a simple jig/fixture to hold the Domino.
