Domino template for VS600

[Ned]

Why not a template (like the "dowel unit") for cutting Domino mortises with the VS600?

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Dowel Unit

The router would use an upcut spiral bit.

The slots at each end of the template would be tight, all others would have a bit of play for assembly adjustment.

• Not quite as flexible as a Domino tool, but perhaps better for production runs.
• Slower than a Domino tool when used with a 1010, perhaps as fast with a 1400.
• Cheaper for a single setup, perhaps not cheaper (depending on how many templates in the full set) for the full capability.

Ned

 

[Eli]

Sounds like a good idea Ned. Good for doing Terry's 'Domi-Drawers'.

 

[Dave Ronyak]

Instead, why not adapt your Domino to connect to Festool's hole drilling jig (normally intended to hold a router) and use that setup with Festool's LR 32 guide rail?  The hole drilling jig already has a center hole that is more than large enough to clear for any domino mortise, and the metal of the jig is thick enough to be drilled and tapped if need.  I have earlier written about tinkering with this, but have yet to find the time to actually tinker with it.  Besides, I'm quite satisfied with simply marking where I want dominos and visually lining up the Domino machine before plunging it.

Dave R.

 

[semenza]

Hi,

    The MFS could probably be set up to do this. Or just make a template to use with a guide bushing.  This could be a rectangle  to be clamped onto a work piece.  Even a long one with a row of them. Or could be custom sized  for putting multiple Domino's in one slot.

Seth

 

[Ned]

Instead, why not adapt your Domino to connect to Festool's hole drilling jig (normally intended to hold a router) and use that setup with Festool's LR 32 guide rail?

'Cause the point was to be able to use the dominos quickly and efficiently, at least for some situations, without buying a Domino.

Your idea is a good one, but it isn't an "instead".  It's a "I've got another idea...".

Dave, you might want to put the topic of Domino/LR32 in its own thread.  It deserves it.
But read Brice's post immediately after this one first.

Ned

 

[Brice Burrell]

Dave, you might want to put the topic of Domino/LR32 in its own thread.  It deserves it.

Ned

  I already did some time ago.  Domino and the LR32. I talked with Christian O. about it. I looked into this and decided to pass on the idea. I think it could be done, I don't know how useful it would be?? Someone else should take the idea and run with it, who knows what you'll find.

 

[Jerry Work]

A really easy way to integrate the Domino and the LR32 system is to simply drill two holes in the LR32 base plate to receive the Domino spring loaded guide pins to hold the Domino bit centered in the hole in the base of the LR32.  To use, lay out the LR32 guide rail offset from your intended line of cut such that the center of the LR32 base plate will be right on the intended line of cut.  The adjustable edge stops will center the Domino a given distance off of the edge of the work piece just like they center shelf holes the same distance off of the edge of the work piece.  Place the Domino aligned by the two spring loaded pins and move up and down the LR32 guide rail to cut as many Domino mortises as you wish.  They will be centered on some increment of 32mm apart and the exact desired distance from the edge of the work piece. Since the normal cutting action with the Domino standing upright on the face of the work piece is a down thrust, that action keeps the Domino guide pins registered into the two holes you drilled in the LR32 base plate.  It is really fast, very accurate and does not impact the normal use of the LR32 base plate. 

Jerry

 

[Ned]

A really easy way to integrate the Domino and the LR32 system is ...It is really fast, very accurate and does not impact the normal use of the LR32 base plate. 

Thanks, Jerry. 

 

[Corwin]

Will we see an updated LR32 base plate in the near future?  Excellent idea for Festool to incorporate into their product.