New domino

[regulator95]

Hey guys

Just wanted to so I just bought my first Festool today! I got a domino. I am currently in the process of building a new dresser and gave up on biscuits. I am so excited to have finally bought into this great system. Look forward to spending lots of time on the boards and lots of money on tools  ;D

If there are any tips of the top of anyone's head let me know. Should I buy the ct26 next?

Shaun

 

[MrToolJunkie]

[welcome]

Congrats on the Domino -- it is an awesome tool!  If you do not have a dust extractor, the CT units are great -- if you can swing one now, I would talk to your dealer and see if they will let you take advantage of the combo deal -- I think that as long as it is within 30 days they will honor it, but Shane or one of the dealers can weigh in.  There are some nice reviews and information here, including a video review from Paul Marcel which provides a lot of great information. 

Have fun and welcome to the slippery slope!

Scot

 

[tbellemare]

Shaun:

The Domino definitely works best if you use dust extraction. It also doesn't require regulated dust extraction like several of the sanders.

You will want to apply your best suction to the extraction port of the Domino. It's possible to make good mortises without suction but it isn't recommended. I've done it in the field, when it was easier to blow the hole out than to bring the suction and it worked fine, but it was soft wood.

Tom

 

[regulator95]

Cool. Another question. I have not actually turned the tool on last night. I know the tool oscillates. When I took it out of the box the 5mm bit and collet the bit is in look off center. Is this normal?

 

[Electric Trim]

It's always off center because it moves back and forth (left to right) while it operates.

Also, make sure you plunge slowly every time you operate.  Your dominoes will fit better and your bits will last much longer.

We have gotten to where we quickly label what we are going to do at each penetration.  Obviously with the biscuit joiner, you do the same thing every time.  But sometimes with the domino you will plunge deeper, wider or at a different height, so to keep from getting confused and screwing up multiple times, we just make notes on the wood.  We don't write an essay, just a T for tight cuts, W for wider cuts, etc.

 

[Electric Trim]

You should definitely get a dust extractor if you can swing it.  I accidentally turned off the dust ext. the other day while my brother was running the domino, and was like "dude what the heck happened here".  He didn't realize I killed the air but he was fightin all the shavings. lol

 

[Brice Burrell]

I'm fairly sure you need dust extraction of the Domino mortises to come out perfectly.  The tolerances are super tight with this tool so it doesn't take much to have alignment errors or tenons not fitting the mortises. 

 

[Theshipstore]

I to today became an proud owner of the Domino and its assorted goodies.
Gonna have fun playing today and trying it out. wonder what I can build next
[thumbs up]

 

[Brice Burrell]

I to today became an proud owner of the Domino and its assorted goodies.
Gonna have fun playing today and trying it out. wonder what I can build next
[thumbs up]

Don't know but I bet it's going to have a zillion Domino mortises in it. [big grin]

Wow, there seems to be a lot guys buying Dominoes recently.

 

[regulator95]

I to today became an proud owner of the Domino and its assorted goodies.
Gonna have fun playing today and trying it out. wonder what I can build next
[thumbs up]

Congrats Sal. Let us know how your's operates after you play a little  [tongue]

 

[regulator95]

It's always off center because it moves back and forth (left to right) while it operates.

Also, make sure you plunge slowly every time you operate.  Your dominoes will fit better and your bits will last much longer.

We have gotten to where we quickly label what we are going to do at each penetration.  Obviously with the biscuit joiner, you do the same thing every time.  But sometimes with the domino you will plunge deeper, wider or at a different height, so to keep from getting confused and screwing up multiple times, we just make notes on the wood.  We don't write an essay, just a T for tight cuts, W for wider cuts, etc.

Thanks for the tips Tim

 

[Bob Marino]

I'm fairly sure you need dust extraction of the Domino mortises to come out perfectly.  The tolerances are super tight with this tool so it doesn't take much to have alignment errors or tenons not fitting the mortises. 

Correct and using the vac will also prolong the life of the cutter. Doesn't have to be a Festool vac, but do use a vac.

Bob

 

[meatman]

Shaun welcome to the FOG
You must use a vacuum when using the domino on hard wood because it vibrates the machine excessively towards the end of the cut this will in time shorten the life of the cutters
Enjoy your new toy

 

[Theshipstore]

Great thing now just ordered one from Bob so I can return my friends to him tomorrow after I play for a while.
By then I will be good at this and ready to go with a cabinet I have to build for a new customer
This should be fun between the carcase and face frame watch my smoke