Existential tool choices

[guitar_ed]

Hi All,

My issue is this.  I have a set of projects that I can do with either a biscuit cutter or a Domino.  I have a biscuit cutter.  Some of my projects would be easier with the domino, some maybe easier with the slop built in to the biscuit.

The real problem is that my wife would be really pissed if I ent the $$ for the Domino.  But one of her projects would be easier to build accurately.

Thoughts or ideas?

Ain't marriage fun.

edg

 

[rvieceli]

Only two rules for marriage.

Rule 1. Happy wife, happy life.

Rule 2. Refer to rule 1

 

[FinishingCanuck]

This is an interesting question...I guess it depend on how much you enjoy single life

 

[Staniam]

Your wife may not be "Festool compatible" which may be an issue if you like Festool. I did a pretty good job of convincing my gf that Festool tools are worth the investment and make things easier and save money down the road, often times shortly down the road. I know I did a good job because she bought me the TS 55 REQ for Christmas.

Maybe just try to go at her like a salesman. Worked for me.

Oh and build her a bunch of stuff, that helps.

 

[Rollin22Petes]

Maybe you could buy it and build her something really nice to convince her to let you keep it you have Festools 30 day return policy. If you can't convince her in that time refer to rules #1&2 and return it.  ;D

 

[estley]

"Gee honey, those German tools are too darn expensive, sure, they're fast, efficient and I'd get done sooner allowing me to spend more time with you and the kids, but, I don't know, the price difference is pretty steep....."

 

[dfuller]

I have spent a lot of dough on tools... the domino may be the best value of all.  When I need a new Festool I build something for my wife and tell her it requires a new tool.  We're both happy that way.

 

[fshanno]

You could get a Dowelmax and a Kreg Foreman for a total outlay of $650.  That's $200 less than a bare bones Domino.

That combo, together with your biscuit jointer, might outperform a Domino for you.

Just a thought. 

 

[Birdhunter]

Whatever you decide, do not buy the Domino behind her back. Creating mistrust in a marriage is a bad move. Even a great tool like a Domino isn't worth it.

And don't forget, you need a really good vac for the Domino to work and you will need the Domino set with all the cutters and the tenon selection.

One approach would be to buy the Domino set and the vac, make something for her, and tell her there are more projects in the pipeline if you keep the tool. But, let her know you can return it if she doesn't agree with the outlay. You have a generous return policy to work with.

 

[guitar_ed]

Hi All,

Thanks for your input. And one mistake on my part, a detail left out.  I have a sander and router already, with the dust extraction.

I think that I am going to pass on the Domino.  I have been taking your various comments to heart, and as much as I want this tool, I can not quite justify it to my self.

Thanks, and take care.

edg

 

[UncleJoe]

I used to have those same concerns. How do I buy the tools I want when they are so expensive. I can afford them but the cost seemed too much for me to justify. Then it came time to replace the washer and dryer. I told the wife to find a good set because we kept the last set for 20 years and she should get something good that she would be happy with for a long time. After the wife did all her online research she settled on an $800 washer and and $850 dryer. These were really nice units. Every time she does a load of laundry she tells me how pleased she is that we got the better model and did not cheap out on a less expensive one. The same thing happened when she needed a new vacuum cleaner and got a $550 one that is really nice and does a great job.

After that experience I just began buying the exact tool I wanted. I do not include her in the decision process because these are not tools she will ever use. I just buy what I want. Now my tools are used for my hobby not my work that brings in money that we live on. If I used these tools to make my living then there is no question I would buy the best and not look back.

I currently own about 6 festool tools and I have the expectation that I will have them for at least 30 years. They are well made and I use them in my hobby not my daily work. I have no hesitation about spending the extra money for them.

 

[ElCabong]

Hi All,

Thanks for your input. And one mistake on my part, a detail left out.  I have a sander and router already, with the dust extraction.

I think that I am going to pass on the Domino.  I have been taking your various comments to heart, and as much as I want this tool, I can not quite justify it to my self.

Thanks, and take care.

edg

Perhaps you can justify the purchase by building the price of the Domino into the cost of each of your projects. The initial cost is blatantly high however amortizing the cost over the number of projects + time saving will at least help her understand - especially if the projects are for her. 

 

[fshanno]

Hi All,

Thanks for your input. And one mistake on my part, a detail left out.  I have a sander and router already, with the dust extraction.

I think that I am going to pass on the Domino.  I have been taking your various comments to heart, and as much as I want this tool, I can not quite justify it to my self.

Thanks, and take care.

edg

So what are you going to do?  Are you going to just stick with the biscuit machine?

 

[Bigchasbroon]

I like all your marriage advice but In Scotland we have a different approach to marriage as illustrated by this joke;
An American an Englishman and a Scotsman are staying in a hotel with their spouses. As they eat breakfast in the morning the American asks his wife "pass the sugar sugar" the Englishman asks his wife "pass the honey honey" and the Scotsman says "gimme the milk ya cow!"

 

[guitar_ed]

Hi All,

Thanks for your input. And one mistake on my part, a detail left out.  I have a sander and router already, with the dust extraction.

I think that I am going to pass on the Domino.  I have been taking your various comments to heart, and as much as I want this tool, I can not quite justify it to my self.

Thanks, and take care.

edg

Perhaps you can justify the purchase by building the price of the Domino into the cost of each of your projects. The initial cost is blatantly high however amortizing the cost over the number of projects + time saving will at least help her understand - especially if the projects are for her.

El Cabong: You are not helpful.  You may well be correct in your manner of analysis.  But not helpful  [smile]

It was my intent to stick to the biscuit machine, but now........  Oy.

Thanks,

edg

 

[Tom the Remodeler]

Some of my projects would be easier with the domino, some maybe easier with the slop built in to the biscuit.
edg

Marital considerations aside, I would like to point out that the Domino machines have three settings for the width of your mortis. The narrow setting is an exact width for your tenon, and my memory is that Festool suggest you only use this setting once (for registering your pieces) when making long runs of holes. The other two settings will cut mortises that are wider than your tenons, allowing you the lateral "slop" that your biscuits provide.

Best of luck to you, I'd love to hear a follow-up post on which direction you ultimately go?

 

[ElCabong]

Sorry! It wor

Hi All,

Thanks for your input. And one mistake on my part, a detail left out.  I have a sander and router already, with the dust extraction.

I think that I am going to pass on the Domino.  I have been taking your various comments to heart, and as much as I want this tool, I can not quite justify it to my self.

Thanks, and take care.

edg

Perhaps you can justify the purchase by building the price of the Domino into the cost of each of your projects. The initial cost is blatantly high however amortizing the cost over the number of projects + time saving will at least help her understand - especially if the projects are for her.

El Cabong: You are not helpful.  You may well be correct in your manner of analysis.  But not helpful  [smile]

It was my intent to stick to the biscuit machine, but now........  Oy.

Thanks,

edg

Sorry! But it worked for me! I'll send you some 4 and 5mm dominos to help supplement your pain and suffering!  [wink]

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

I would replace the wife first.

 

[guitar_ed]

El Cobong:  "supplement" or "alleviate" my pain?  [big grin]

Different things, man.  Different things.

edg

 

[ElCabong]

El Cobong:  "supplement" or "alleviate" my pain?  [big grin]

Different things, man.  Different things.

edg

You're right. My Bad! Only trying to help (or hinder) your decision.  [tongue]