FastCap FASTenon

[SoonerFan]

I bought these things as a possible alternative to Lamello Tenso fasteners for installing face frames. The FASTenons are obviously inferior but cost about 1/3 as much as the Tenso’s without the pre-load clips.

@Michael Kellough have you used the Fastenons to attach face frames much over the last couple of years since you posted this short review? If so, did you also need clamps or other fasteners to hold everything in place while the glue dries? I need to attach a face frame to a built in for a project. Clamping is not a viable option. I would like to paint the face frames in my shop and then install without exposed fasteners if possible. I like the thought of getting a Zeta P2 and some Tenso connectors but it’s a lot of money. My current needs don’t justify the cost of the tool and connectors. I watched a demo on YouTube of the Fastenons on the tightest 6mm setting and it appeared to hold the boards tight. Would be nice for me if it worked. I already own a DF500 and the connector assortment so can do knock down connectors and alignment currently without a Zeta P2. Thanks.

 

[luvmytoolz]

I think the Fastenon crowd missed an opportunity to come out with a serious competing product to Lamello. If the barbs were set to a higher angle, and the Fastenons came in a female/male form with fingers down the middle, they could have had a one time fit tenon that would really grip either side and hold fast without clamps. Think Tenso's but narrower and elongated.