Domino XL

richard.selwyn · Nov 11, 2011

Can't really 'review' the xl as I don't have one yet, but am getting one ASAP . Tried it out at the French building show in Paris this week. What really 'blew me away' as you say on the other side of the pond, is that it was actually easier to use than the 500. It moved about even less and cut 70mm tenons into beech like into butter. It seemed to vibrate ven less. The Festool guy's explanation was that because it didn't have the protruding 'alignment thingies' to compress, the non slip pads on the machine made better contact and held the machine more steady. Whatever the reason it was extremely impressive. The locking mechanisms have been improved and for something that will cut such a large tenon it was very soft and smooth. My large 2500 euro mortiser is looking even more like a white elephant.
Richard

Tim Sproul · Nov 11, 2011

All I gotta say is that the XL had better not be another Carvex situation.

[eek]

I've already got $1500 stashed and earmarked for the XL.

Stone Message · Nov 12, 2011

The Domino XL DF 700 is absolutely brilliant. As I said in my review, I have now sold my stationary mortising machine. It is beautifully accurate, easy to use and after 48 or so joints there was no noticeable dust on the bench top. You will be delighted with it when it arrives.

Peter

tliebel · Nov 28, 2011

I would like to buy either the Domino XL or the standard domino, but am trying to decide which one I should purchase. I make cabinetry and furniture. Can I get by with just one of them or do I need (shudder) to buy both?

Kev · Nov 28, 2011

tliebel said:
I would like to buy either the Domino XL or the standard domino, but am trying to decide which one I should purchase. I make cabinetry and furniture. Can I get by with just one of them or do I need (shudder) to buy both?

No, you need both for the full range of dominoes - unless you think you can get away without the smaller dominoes.

I wouldn't be surprised by a new Domino Micro that only offers te small sizes not handled by the XL !

Guy Ashley · Nov 28, 2011

tliebel said:
I would like to buy either the Domino XL or the standard domino, but am trying to decide which one I should purchase. I make cabinetry and furniture. Can I get by with just one of them or do I need (shudder) to buy both?

I am in the fortunate situation of owning both, and I highly recommend them. As far as I am concerned they are the Festool flagship machines.

I use the Domino 500 for cabinetry and furniture, and the Domino XL is being used for joinery applications, doors and windows, etc.

From what you have said I would go with the standard Domino as it has the ability to use small domino's (4 x 20) right up to 10 x 50 which is more than ample for what you describe.

If you progress onto more substantial joinery and require up to the 14 x 140 domino's then consider the Domino XL.

mouppe · Nov 28, 2011

Stone Message said:
The Domino XL DF 700 is absolutely brilliant. As I said in my review, I have now sold my stationery mortising machine. It is beautifully accurate, easy to use and after 48 or so joints there was no noticeable dust on the bench top. You will be delighted with it when it arrives.

Peter

I just use one of these for making holes in my stationery.

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Stone Message · Nov 29, 2011

Thanks Richard. One of the problems of old age!

Retep

ajones · Nov 29, 2011

Stone Message said:
Thanks Richard. One of the problems of old age!

Retep

I would put it down to having ten fingers [huh]

Tezzer · Dec 19, 2011

Stone Message said:
The Domino XL DF 700 is absolutely brilliant. As I said in my review, I have now sold my stationary mortising machine. It is beautifully accurate, easy to use and after 48 or so joints there was no noticeable dust on the bench top. You will be delighted with it when it arrives.

Peter

I heard it was very dusty. Something to do with the extraction port directly above the cutter and not to the left like the 500 (natural direction where the dust is ejected)

Stone Message · Dec 19, 2011

Dear Tezzer

Like almost every bit of Festool kit - the DF 700 does not produce clouds of dust provided it is connected to a decent dust extractor (I have a CTL 26). The only dust that you might see is inside the mortice after doing a deep cut. I think I point this out in one of the videos.

No, the Domino DF 700 is not dusty. Try one and see.

Peter

woodguy7 · Dec 23, 2011

Well i used mine in anger for the first time 2 nights ago to make 3 oak internal doors. All i can say is WOW [blink] What a tool !
Such a time saver. Plunging on the deepest setting you wonder if it is ever going to stop going in ! I small amount of dust in the bottom of the deep mortice's but certainly not dusty.

No trial run, straight in about the oak [big grin] Thanks for the vids Peter.

Kev · Dec 23, 2011

woodguy7 said:
Well i used mine in anger for the first time 2 nights ago to make 3 oak internal doors. All i can say is WOW [blink] What a tool !
Such a time saver. Plunging on the deepest setting you wonder if it is ever going to stop going in ! I small amount of dust in the bottom of the deep mortice's but certainly not dusty.

No trial run, straight in about the oak [big grin] Thanks for the vids Peter.

You're not helping !!!

I've got no immediate need for a Domino XL, in fact I don't really have a "need" for the Domino I purchased just over a month ago ... but you're making me want an XL even more.

Damn You [big grin] [big grin] [big grin]

woodguy7 · Dec 23, 2011

Happy to help

jmbfestool · Dec 23, 2011

woodguy7 said:
Happy to help

No Issues to report at all? Nothing???????

woodguy7 · Dec 24, 2011

Yea, the thing is a real lemon, you have to take the XL completely out the box to get at the spanner ! I mean, come on [blink]

Seriously though, what a cool machine. Cuts full depth mortice's in oak without missing a beat. Looks like you will need to go get one [poke] [popcorn]

Deansocial · Dec 24, 2011

i want 1 but dont have any use for 1. how stupid is that

Stone Message · Dec 24, 2011

Deansocial said:
i want 1 but dont have any use for 1. how stupid is that

Dear Mr Social

Now let's get this straight...

You do want one.
You DO have a use for one - but you do not know that you do.
You are not stupid - none of us are; we are just under the Festool spell.

Seriously, if when you do get one you will find uses for it popping up all the time because you will factor it into your analysis of jobs that you have to do.

Take care.

Peter

ajones · Dec 24, 2011

I emailed slingers the other day re; a release date from festool for the 110v version the answer..... they do not know. just how pants is that...?

they spend years and untold amounts of money bringing the machine to market and they can not tell customers when the 110v version will be available.

properly bonkers

Deansocial · Dec 24, 2011

yeah if i get 1 it will be 110v. So looks like i will be waiting. I spoke to festool the other day and mentionion protool and thier answer was that the 1st fix market isnt very big in the uk(due to mainly brick built stuff) so they are not willing to spend the money on getting 110v tools to the market so the same may apply to the dom xl.

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