Domino theory for lefties

[charley1968]

Hey,y'all
I'm seriously contemplating getting a Domino 500. Problem is, i'm an incorrigible lefty. Or southpaw.
How does the machine handle with that kind of handicap?
Best regards

 

[Kev]

Hey,y'all
I'm seriously contemplating getting a Domino 500. Problem is, i'm an incorrigible lefty. Or southpaw.
How does the machine handle with that kind of handicap?
Best regards

Fine for me. Unlike some tools, I don't really notice much of a right handed bias with any of my Festools.

 

[Stephen B]

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I am semi ambidextrous and have used my D500 on both the right and left side, although I prefer to have my left hand on the fence handle. With my right hand on the fence, there is a slight problem with the chip port being close to my 'stomach'  [smile] but this is a minor issue.

Can't speak for D700.

Try it out for yourself at a shop front dealer.

 

[charley1968]

Thanx for your input,guys. I will try before i buy, but the next festool-pusher stocking a Domino is a hundred klicks away.
But nice to hear it works for you.

 

[tjbnwi]

I'm left handed, no issues using the Domino.

Tom

 

[erock]

Another lefty here…..I've never given it any thought about how I would use the Domino.  I've used it with both hands and it never felt awkward to me.

With some practice, like everything else,  you'll get the hang of it. 

Eric

 

[John Stevens]

I'm left-handed & I've never noticed any problem using the Domino.

--John

 

[sancho57]

Southpaw here, no issues

 

[peter halle]

Many, if not most of the Festool products produced in the last (at least) 8 years have been deigned for either hand use.  You should have no problem.

Peter

 

[Kodi Crescent]

Another one with no issues.

 

[Paul G]

Many, if not most of the Festool products produced in the last (at least) 8 years have been deigned for either hand use.  You should have no problem.

Peter

The lefty engineer must have been on holiday during the Carvex design stage, but no southpaw problems here with the Domino

 

[Kev]

The previous version of the EHL65 can be a bit annoying in the left hand (the button and switch combo positions) ... enough to have me considering an update!

 

[Acrobat]

I'm a lefty and the domino 500 is fine. Mostly plunging from the back of it so either hand works.

 

[charley1968]

Thank y'all!

 

[Stone Message]

Apart from a couple of adjustments done before the tool is started it is symmetrical about the axis of the plunge. Ignoring any really minor rotational effects of the motor and cutter I can see no reason for a left handed person to find the tool any easier or harder than a right handed person. I have used my DF500 both left and right handed with no problems at all.

Peter