High precision Domino jig for narrow parts

Ola C

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Hi All,

My first post here, just finished a short video of my Domino jig and thought someone might interested. If you are curious how I manage to keep the Festool clamps from falling down by themselves I made a short movie of that as well. This is a feature I really think Festool should design into the clamps, should be very simple using a spring loaded small ball, spring clip or something else…

Edit2. Think I managed to post direct URLs to youtube videos [smile]

High precision domino jig=youtu.be
Rail clamp modification=youtu.be

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[member=71921]Ola C[/member] - you address the problem of workholding for small parts in a most functional and flexible manner. Well done and thank for this contribution to the body of woodworking knowledge here on the FOG!

As gesture of appreciation we would like to send you a DBF-45 BigFoot for your Domino. If you would like that, please email me with your complete contact information and reference your FOG name, too.

email: info@tsoproducts.com  attention Hans

Hans
 
jobsworth said:
pretty slick jig.

Would you mind showing us how you made it?

It's all and more in the youtubelink,, copy paste in a browser, sorry I couldn't post direkt url.
 
Michael Kellough said:
Very nice looking jig!

An overhead laser to indicate center of mortise would be a nice addition.

Think my way of centrering the mortise in the second piece is way more accurate than a laser, check the YouTube film [smile]
 
TSO_Products said:
[member=71921]Ola C[/member] - you address the problem of workholding for small parts in a most functional and flexible manner. Well done and thank for this contribution to the body of woodworking knowledge here on the FOG!

As gesture of appreciation we would like to send you a DBF-45 BigFoot for your Domino. If you would like that, please email me with your complete contact information and reference your FOG name, too.

email: info@tsoproducts.com  attention Hans

Hans

Oh, that's great news, thank you very much for your genorosity. I Will send you a mail.
 
Birdhunter said:
Very nice video and a great jig.

What is the black material you used for the table?

Thanks! That's valchromat, a harder through coloured type of mdf. You can use any material of Choice.
 
Ola, thanks for posting this. Nice shop, nice jig, and especially love the modification on the clamps!
 
Very slick setup. I bookmarked this thread in case I order a Domino in the future.

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I had a bunch of rare earth magnets just waiting for a purpose. All my clamps are now properly equipped. Thanks!
 
Ola C said:
Michael Kellough said:
Very nice looking jig!

An overhead laser to indicate center of mortise would be a nice addition.

Think my way of centrering the mortise in the second piece is way more accurate than a laser, check the YouTube film [smile]

Finally took the time to watch the video. I’m often reluctant to watch videos because so many of them waste so much of the viewer” time. Your video is a great exception. Very concise presentation of real information about a very useful invention. Well done!

Your way of locating the mortise on small parts is very accurate. A laser might help on bigger parts beyond the range of calipers but I’m sure you’d find a more accurate way to do that as well.
 
jeffinsgf said:
I had a bunch of rare earth magnets just waiting for a purpose. All my clamps are now properly equipped. Thanks!

That was quick, good work [smile]
 
Michael Kellough said:
Ola C said:
Michael Kellough said:
Very nice looking jig!

An overhead laser to indicate center of mortise would be a nice addition.

Think my way of centrering the mortise in the second piece is way more accurate than a laser, check the YouTube film [smile]

Finally took the time to watch the video. I’m often reluctant to watch videos because so many of them waste so much of the viewer” time. Your video is a great exception. Very concise presentation of real information about a very useful invention. Well done!

Your way of locating the mortise on small parts is very accurate. A laser might help on bigger parts beyond the range of calipers but I’m sure you’d find a more accurate way to do that as well.

Thank you for your comments. I try to present my ideas in a short and (for most woodworkers) understandable way without too much "noise" that doesn't add anything. Really glad you liked my video.
 
I'll add my thanks and intention to steal that idea forthwith ;)

For times when you want to exactly mirror the main stop distance from the centre of the bit I'd wonder if something operating like a ruler or t-track with a stop on it could be used. It could reference from the side of the Domino machine and fixed fences with the moveable stop referencing of the main stop. Could be easier than cutting a reference piece indexing off the pins?
 
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