dominos

[griffs]

  I purchased the 500 domino last year and find i only use the 8 and 10 sizes.

  I am thinking of buying the 700 and selling the 500 but would it be a mistake to sell it.

  Any advice please

  Clive

 

 

[Birdhunter]

I have both Dominos, 500 and 700. The work I do leads me to using the 500 much more than the 700 although I prefer the ergonomics of the 700. I use every size tenon the 500 will accommodate.

If I had to choose to keep just one of the two Dominos, I'd keep the 700. With the Seneca adaptor set, I could use the 700 for nearly everything the 500 does.

Hope this helps.

 

[davee]

I have both Dominos.  The 700 is by far the most ergonomic.  However, I would not get rid of the 500.  While is like the 700 better, I use the 500 more often.  I use 5mm dominos for cabinets and the 4mm dominos for drawers.  I use the 700 for doors and larger items. 

 

[griffs]

  Many thanks to both of you for your advice,  I have decided to keep the 500 and purchase the 700, I will have to have a clear out of

  of tools I do not use anymore (and the morticer).

  CLIVE.

I have both Dominos, 500 and 700. The work I do leads me to using the 500 much more than the 700 although I prefer the ergonomics of the 700. I use every size tenon the 500 will accommodate.

If I had to choose to keep just one of the two Dominos, I'd keep the 700. With the Seneca adaptor set, I could use the 700 for nearly everything the 500 does.

Hope this helps.

I have both Dominos.  The 700 is by far the most ergonomic.  However, I would not get rid of the 500.  While is like the 700 better, I use the 500 more often.  I use 5mm dominos for cabinets and the 4mm dominos for drawers.  I use the 700 for doors and larger items. 

 

[RussellS]

I purchased the 500 domino last year and find i only use the 8 and 10 sizes.
Clive

Odd.  In the USA most woodworking is done with 3/4 inch plywood and/or boards.  Kitchen cabinets for instance, doors for cabinets and drawers are 3/4" thick.  Face frame is 3/4" thick.  Drawer box is 1/2" thick.  Bedroom cabinets are 3/4" thick.  My dining table has 3/4" top and apron.  For joining 3/4" boards (18mm) you would use the 5 or 6mm dominos to make panels.  Or a biscuit joiner.  Maybe you could use the 8mm domino for joining 3/4" boards into a panel, but you are a little beyond the one third rule for tenon thickness.

 

[griffs]

I purchased the 500 domino last year and find i only use the 8 and 10 sizes.
Clive

Odd.  In the USA most woodworking is done with 3/4 inch plywood and/or boards.  Kitchen cabinets for instance, doors for cabinets and drawers are 3/4" thick.  Face frame is 3/4" thick.  Drawer box is 1/2" thick.  Bedroom cabinets are 3/4" thick.  My dining table has 3/4" top and apron.  For joining 3/4" boards (18mm) you would use the 5 or 6mm dominos to make panels.  Or a biscuit joiner.  Maybe you could use the 8mm domino for joining 3/4" boards into a panel, but you are a little beyond the one third rule for tenon thickness.

 

[griffs]

I purchased the 500 domino last year and find i only use the 8 and 10 sizes.
Clive

Odd.  In the USA most woodworking is done with 3/4 inch plywood and/or boards.  Kitchen cabinets for instance, doors for cabinets and drawers are 3/4" thick.  Face frame is 3/4" thick.  Drawer box is 1/2" thick.  Bedroom cabinets are 3/4" thick.  My dining table has 3/4" top and apron.  For joining 3/4" boards (18mm) you would use the 5 or 6mm dominos to make panels.  Or a biscuit joiner.  Maybe you could use the 8mm domino for joining 3/4" boards into a panel, but you are a little beyond the one third rule for tenon thickness.

Thanks for your reply, in my work all our kitchen units etc are all ready built we only fit them as there is not enough time or profit in making them.

  I take your point with the smaller cutters and will give them a try  I have always used a b/joiner, any large timber for worktops are run through the spindle with a glue block cutter .

The reason for the 700 is for a future job of 12 solid oak doors.

  Clive.

 

[jacko9]

I have both machines and I do think it would be a mistake to sell the 500 if your building furniture.

 

[griffs]

I have both machines and I do think it would be a mistake to sell the 500 if your building furniture.

  Yes , at the time seemed a good idea ,and would have regretted it after , so next purchase will be the 700 .

  I need to build a front door that is insulated ,

  Any ideas from anyone would be appreceated.

    Thanks.

 

[Ed Bray]

I had a 500 then bought a 700, when the Seneca adaptor arrived and Domishims I tried out both machines with all the sizes of cutters that were common to both units and found that for me the 700 and adapter did everything I wanted (and a lot more).

I sold the 500 with 5mm, 8mm and 10mm cutters (kept the 4mm, 5mm and 6mm cutters) and used the money to buy a TS-55 REBQ outfit. I have never regretted that decision.