Domino- Pins or Paddles??

[BobKovacs]

With the availability of both pin and paddle versions of the Domino in the reconditioned tool sale, it begs the question- which one is the better machine?  The pin versions appear to be slightly less expensive, since the discounted prices are based on the clearance price when the paddle version was introduced (I assume), so that's a plus- but not if it's an inferior machine.

You opinions and advice are greatly appreciated.

 

[woodguy7]

Bob, this subject has been coverd loads.  you might be better to do a search or possibly someone here will give you a link to it.  But in a nutshell, pins are best 

Woodguy  [smile]

 

[Corwin]

Bob, this subject has been coverd loads.  you might be better to do a search or possibly someone here will give you a link to it.  But in a nutshell, pins are best 

Woodguy  [smile]

+1  Yep, we really don't need yet another thread on this topic.

 

[Brice Burrell]

Now you've opened a can of worms Bob, this is as bad as discussing religion or politics.  [big grin]  For the record, I'm a pins guy. [thumbs up]

 

[jonny round boy]

I'd say paddles, 'cos that's what mine's got!

 

[Ken Nagrod]

What's a Domino?

 

[Brice Burrell]

I'd say paddles, 'cos that's what mine's got!

Now there's a good argument. [big grin]  BTW, I'm still waiting for the updated T-Loc Sysplaner. [poke]

 

[Sparktrician]

What's a Domino?

One of James Bond's girlfriends - and she liked paddles.  (Kinky, eh?)  

[big grin]

 

[Brice Burrell]

What's a Domino?

You must not get out much.....

 

[jonny round boy]

BTW, I'm still waiting for the updated T-Loc Sysplaner. [poke]

I don't have any T-Locs yet, so can't draw them up. Feel free to send me one of yours, Brice... [tongue]

 

[woodguy7]

Ken, love it  [thumbs up]

Sorry jrb, its a planer ?  I thought it was a sys printer  [embarassed]

 

[Ken Nagrod]

What's a Domino?

You must not get out much.....

Ok, thanks!  I always thought you played tic tac toe on those pieces.

By the way, pins are in!

 

[jonny round boy]

Sorry jrb, its a planer ?  I thought it was a sys printer  [embarassed]

SysPlaner

[thumbs up]

 

[Brice Burrell]

Hey sorry Bob, as you can tell this topic is sort of old news to those of us that have been here a while.  Try this thread, The Domino has evolved.  

 

[woodguy7]

JRB, i forgot about that topic  [embarassed]  I tend to forget a lot these days  [blink]

 

[Wood_Junkie]

Bob, this subject has been coverd loads.  you might be better to do a search or possibly someone here will give you a link to it.  But in a nutshell, pins are best 

Woodguy  [smile]

we really don't need yet another thread on this topic.

Too late! 

Pins!
Pins = measuring can almost entirely be a thing of the past.

 

[Wood_Junkie]

Actually, there is a secondary issue beyond just the pins vs. paddles focus.

Personally, I think the pins are far superior, since you can reference other mortises.  I have not had the pins interfere with any mortises.  And you can more readily adjust the alignment of the pin using the eccentric nut.

BUT, the older model’s fence has to be manually modified to allow for the usage of the 4mm Dominos.  And by modification, I mean grinding or filing.

Whereas the paddles version is able to drop low enough to use 4mm Dominos without modification.

Even recognizing this issue, I still would recommend the pins.

 

[GPowers]

There is a third option. Plain old pencil lines. The pencil line also remind you which surface was used to reference the tool against.  [wink]

 

[Wood_Junkie]

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/the-domino-has-evolved/msg74470/#msg74470

And never a more true statement written on FOG:

{July 29, 2009}
... pins and paddles.  I'm sure the debate will wage on about which people prefer.

 

[flair woodworks]

With the availability of both pin and paddle versions of the Domino in the reconditioned tool sale, it begs the question- which one is the better machine?  The pin versions appear to be slightly less expensive, since the discounted prices are based on the clearance price when the paddle version was introduced (I assume), so that's a plus- but not if it's an inferior machine.

You opinions and advice are greatly appreciated.

Bob,

Don't be so sure about the availability of pin-type fences.  I tried to order one (apparently the reconditioned program never ceased in Canada, or something like that) and was told that there were no more pin-type models left.  I am assuming that Canadian stock is drawn from the same warehouse that US stock is.  Never hurts to check though.