My domino is coming

[jhall]

I have seen most of the reviews and post.  I know it's a great tool.  I have some projects in mind for it.  Any pointers and words of wisdom. 

 

[jhall]

Oh, off the subject but were do you list the tools you own?

 

[HowardH]

Index your material off the fence and not the bottom plate, hold the front handle tight and push from the back, you will be very happy with the results.

 

[Brice Burrell]

Check out Rick and Jerry's manuals if you haven't already, I believe you can find them on Festool USA's site.

 

[waho6o9]

Congrats Jhall.  Get that product from RonWen, he's on the fog as well, it will make your domino more versatile.  Yeppers  [smile]

 

[flair woodworks]

Take your time using the tool when getting used to it.  Remember to check your setup and settings.  The Domino allows you to work so quickly, it's easy to make a mistake if you aren't paying attention.  I guess that goes with everything, but I've cut a number of mortises in the wrong place (wrong piece, wrong end, wrong side, etc.)

 

[kdzito]

Congrats Jhall.  Get that product from RonWen, he's on the fog as well, it will make your domino more versatile.  Yeppers  [smile]

I just received the plate from Ron yesterday.  It looks like this one will be a great jig/aid in joining 1/2" and 3/4" materials.

 

[Brice Burrell]

Take your time using the tool when getting used to it.  Remember to check your setup and settings.  The Domino allows you to work so quickly, it's easy to make a mistake if you aren't paying attention.  I guess that goes with everything, but I've cut a number of mortises in the wrong place (wrong piece, wrong end, wrong side, etc.)

You forgot wrong depth, wrong height and wrong size cutter. [doh]  Chris is right, double check.

 

[Sparktrician]

I'd suggest taking the time to tinker and play with it before you get into a serious project,  Use some cut-offs and other scraps to practice your settings and make some boo-boos so you learn from them both what to do and what NOT to do.  In both cases, take the time to make notes as to your setups as well as what worked right, and what didn't.  When you create some samples using various material thicknesses and joint types, keep the samples, and write the WORKING setups on that sample so you always have a good source of references. 

[smile]

 

[MTRANGER]

I agree with everything said here, especially if you are using an offset domino and forget the depth setting, you get a really nice through hole.

another tip is to make sure the mortise is supported when you tap the domino in, it is easy to get a blow out

Last tip, This is a handy machine and you don't just have to use it for dominos, I used mine to cut slots for attatching drawer fronts, I have also used it to cutt slotes to screw a top on an end table.

 

[jhall]

thanks everyone,  i have my hands full this weekend.  to help lessen the pain of waiting for monday i will be checking all the stuff out.

 

[kdzito]

I agree with everything said here, especially if you are using an offset domino and forget the depth setting, you get a really nice through hole.

another tip is to make sure the mortise is supported when you tap the domino in, it is easy to get a blow out

Last tip, This is a handy machine and you don't just have to use it for dominos, I used mine to cut slots for attatching drawer fronts, I have also used it to cutt slotes to screw a top on an end table.

Can you give more info on how you use the Domino for attaching drawer fronts?  Is this for false drawer fronts?

 

[kdzito]

Oh, off the subject but were do you list the tools you own?

Some members list them in their signature line.  This can be found on your profile page. 

 

[MTRANGER]

I agree with everything said here, especially if you are using an offset domino and forget the depth setting, you get a really nice through hole.

another tip is to make sure the mortise is supported when you tap the domino in, it is easy to get a blow out

Last tip, This is a handy machine and you don't just have to use it for dominos, I used mine to cut slots for attatching drawer fronts, I have also used it to cutt slotes to screw a top on an end table.

Can you give more info on how you use the Domino for attaching drawer fronts?  Is this for false drawer fronts?

Yes it is for false drawer fronts, and for full disclosure it wasn't my idea I read it on hear somewhere.

I use the 8mm bit and cut a through mortise on the middle setting where I would normally drill the whole.

 

[Jonhilgen]

I agree with everything said here, especially if you are using an offset domino and forget the depth setting, you get a really nice through hole.

another tip is to make sure the mortise is supported when you tap the domino in, it is easy to get a blow out

Last tip, This is a handy machine and you don't just have to use it for dominos, I used mine to cut slots for attatching drawer fronts, I have also used it to cutt slotes to screw a top on an end table.

Also for cutting slots for cabinet door locks...

 

[jhall]

Wow, what a cool tool.  Trying to figure out the first project to practice.  Any one ever make a cutting board.  I do have some bigger projects but time is limited. 

Thanks Bob Marino, everything is perfect. 

 

[John Stevens]

Some boo-boos are easy to fix--if you bore a slot in the wrong place, or if it's not aligned properly, fill it with a domino (glue it and wait 15 min for the glue to be absorbed) and bore again.

+1 to everyone's suggestion that you take some time to fool around with the tool and some scrap before you try it on a real project.  It's not much harder to use than a biscuit joiner, but a little practice will help.

Regards,

John