Dominue Rules

[southern_guy]

No that isn't a statement, although I guess it could be.

Are there any accepted 'rules of thumb' when working with loose tenons?. I am aware of the rule that the tenon should be 1/3 the thickness of the work piece, but am wondering whether there are any quidelines to follow in terms of spacing of the dominos along the length of the joint.

 

[Tom Ryan]

Somewhere there is a wonderful manual for the Domino by Rick Christopherson.  In it he gives some rules for the horizontal spacing.  If I remember correctly, he suggests that the mortices be separated by at least twice the thickness of the Domino you are using.

Does anyone know where this manual is hiding?

 

[Jim McFarland]

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Does anyone know where this manual is hiding?

At the time of this writing: Google "Rick Christopherson domino manual" and this will locate a T&Cs page and you can decide whether to agree to the T&Cs and view the manual.

 

[Dave Rudy]

All manuals, and a great list of articles, reviews, etc., are linked in FOG>FESTOOL TOOLS IN GENERAL>REFERENCE LIBRARY>Consolidated List of Links.  Worth checking out.  Everything downloadable is referenced there.