New Dominos Coming to North America

[BWS]

I have watched Peter's video and he has some valid points. I can tell you from experience that having ghe D handle makes it easier for me to ensure I dont tilt the Domino when plunging. Also, I personally feel that if your doing alot of Domino plunges there is less fatigue over time. I recently had to do about 200 of them and my arm did not get tired. Also the weight of the battery actually helps to give it a better balance. Also, I often am using mine at job sites and not needed to run a cord is a big help.

 

[onocoffee]

I know it's missing the trim and cross stops but at the same time-

You could always offer the DF500 without those accessories. Then, if a savvy buyer notes the omission, you could always adjust your asking price. Or, just buy them separately as you need them. I've had my DF500 for over 18 months and today was the first day I ever used the Cross Stop. It was very handy.

 

[Sheik Maboutie]

I think the best option for the DF 500 is this handle from motam.co.uk. It is a terrific accessory for £17

 

[luvmytoolz]

I think the best option for the DF 500 is this handle from motam.co.uk. It is a terrific accessory for £17

That's an absolute ripper! The only criticism I'd have is I think it needs to taper to a thinner section at the top hand grip, but apart from that it's a great design.

 

[Sheik Maboutie]

That's an absolute ripper! The only criticism I'd have is I think it needs to taper to a thinner section at the top hand grip, but apart from that it's a great design.

No need to make it thinner it work perfect with a natural hand feeling in-line with the Domino body

 

[ChuckS]

In terms of inline feelings, there is no doubt the DFC would score the best (not available at my local store to try yet).

Next, my handplane handle version. Then the 3 D printed version.

I've used the DF700 twice, but the handle isn't that inline either.

If you're a handplane user, you'll appreciate my take (imagine handplaning all day with a handle like the one on the DF700 or the motam one). We plane with our palm (and arm)...when we do the same with the domino joiner for hundreds of mortises, your wrist and arm will thank you. The biggest job I have had involved 512 mortises on 272 components (largely using the handplane handle, before I had the 3d printed one).

 

[Ebuwan]

@idratherplaytennis As someone who started with the DF700 first and then got the DF500 some time later, I absolutely prefer the D handle and find it much more manageable and controllable. I know a lot of people complain about the weight of the DF700 but the ergonomics with the handle are so good I don't actually notice the weight at all. I also tried the DFC500 and think it's a fantastic upgrade, and don't find the weight to be of any concern whatsoever.

Hey! Me too, started with the 700, figuring "I can use this for everything with a 500 adaptor". 6 years later i get the 500, and I haven't used the 700 in a really really long time.

Did a whole kitchen with the 700, and i'm not a small person, and my god my arm was screaming lol.