Plans w/ domino

[secutanudu]

I know that pretty much any project can be adapted to make the domino useful.

That being said, I was wondering if there is a list anywhere of plans that are meant to be built with the domino?

Thanks!

 

[grbmds]

I'd say that anything that requires a non-through mortise and tenon is a great Domino project. (Through tenons aren't quite as nice a match for the Domino.)

Also, any projects with miter joints, any project where you would have used a biscuit, and any project with butt joints.

Drawers with either butt joint or mitered corners are great Dominos projects (unless you are going for the dovetail joint look). They are strong and easily glued together square.

Others may know of a "list". However, I always think of the Domino first  with all projects and only decide on another joint when there is some unique reason the Domino wouldn't work; a rare occurrence when making furniture, cabinets, cabinet doors, workshop storage and furniture. It's just a great tool and joint to use for almost anything.

 

[ear3]

That would be a long list. 

I know that pretty much any project can be adapted to make the domino useful.

That being said, I was wondering if there is a list anywhere of plans that are meant to be built with the domino?

Thanks!

 

[sancho57]

I can't say that I've seen plans specifically for the domino. They are plenty of projects that people have posted here using the domino.

I go to sites like Ana-White where she has plenty of plans and projects. For example  The leaning bookcase I just posted used mainly dominos . I used dominos along with screws to build the shelves .

So I can honestly say that I could use dominos on just about everything I build.

 

[Shane Holland]

Anything made of two or more sticks of wood.  [big grin] [popcorn]

 

[Holmz]

I know that pretty much any project can be adapted to make the domino useful.
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Are you trying to justify a Domino? Or gets feel for what it does?

If you have a project or three, it is easy to discuss the tools ideal for those projects.

 

[bkharman]

I go to sites like Ana-White ...

I am sure you go there for the plans Jobby... we have all seen her.  ;^)

To the OP... there are a million and one uses for dominos.  Joinery of course is the main purpose, but others have used it for a french cleat system, picture frames, of course case work, shelves, etc.  I dont use mine on every project, but when I need it, she always shines for me.

cheers.  Bryan.

 

[sancho57]

Of course I go there for the plans [wink] [tongue]

 

[bdiemer]

It may be harder to find plans that you can't adapt to the domino. I simplify so many joints, I live with guilt. What I do first is adjust the cut list.(ex: shorten boards by the length of the tenons)  After the cutting list is actually cut, I mark up the plans with the domino sizes and placement.

 

[clark_fork]

To some, the Domino has been a revolution, a putting aside of long established woodworking processes. However, industry-wide, acceptance of the Domino has been evolutionary. The June 2016 edition of Fine Woodworking ( #254) on page 72 features a plan for a Cedar Garden Bench by Jessica Wickam.  I am not certain but I believe this is first plan found in FW to incorporate the Domino. She states: "The legs and rails are joined with slip tenons. We use a Festool Domino system for joinery because of how quickly and easily it gets the job done."  I think this small article will have a significant influence on editors of all woodworking magazines and we will all see many more plans in the offing.

beyond the subject of the Domino, it puzzles me to read over articles featuring shop layouts noting how few if any feature a MFT. So again, while the MFT as well as the track saw revolutionized my woodworking, I am astonished how slow the woodworking magazine editorial world is at recognizing these new methods and processes.

I do concur with others that most plans are easily modified to incorporate the Domino to the point that I wish Festool would sell a series of Domino with one end cut at a 45° angle as I find this the most common solution to working with old plans.

 

[Cheese]

...few if any feature a MFT. So again, while the MFT as well as the track saw revolutionized my woodworking, I am astonished how slow the woodworking magazine editorial world is at recognizing these new methods and processes.

I agree, because the TS 55 made me a Festool believer, and the DF 500 completed my conversion. The MFT however is not my slice of pie. I've never quite figured out what the draw is. A thin mdf top mounted on spindly legs that moves when you put your body into it. I get that it serves a purpose as a temporary, on-site workbench.

Maybe it's just me...but I wanted something more robust so I added a 1 3/4" maple top to my work bench, drilled 20 mm holes on a 96 mm pattern using a Zobo bit. Added a 60# Starrett machinist vise that's quick release swappable from end to end and added a Record 55, quick release (15" capacity) vise for wood working. I couldn't be happier. The MFT thing I've just never figured out...