Reducing the plunge depth on the Domino XL

[Luzzy]

So today I was putting together some radiator cover that are three sided. My plan was to domino the miter of the 3/4" mdf for strength. I set the plunge depth to the lowest setting (15mm) and also lowered the fence to get to the inside or towards the inside edge of the miter. Using a test piece I quickly discovered why sometimes you need two Domino's . Up till now , I used the Seneca adapter for smaller mortises but apparently I have not had a need to use it in a 3/4" scenario.

Other than a space block , has anyone come up with a better idea for reducing the plunge depth even further? Obviously I can get the domino smaller but need the mortise to be shallower in this scenario.....

 

[RKA]

Do you have the shipping spacer that shipped with the machine.  It fits over that large slide.  Looks like you could shave 15mm or so, install that and that should get you a 10mm mortise.

 

[Luzzy]

I will look. This is why it's good to ask! Would have never thought of that - good suggestion - thanks!

 

[wipiid]

Wonder if festool would ship/sell a few of the shipping spacers.  i would to have them on hand for specific depth stops.

 

[anthonyz]

I use these on my DF500, not sure if the shaft is the same size on the DF700. I used these today while working on a fire pit cover, where I wanted even spacing of the slats I was putting together and use the Dominos as spacers and alignment pins. I left with 3 mm gap between slats for expansion, These RC spacer just clip right on and slide off easily, but hold tight in place while working.

http://www.amazon.com/Traxxas-3769-Spring-Preload-Spacers/dp/B0006MZL3S/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1460864905&sr=1-2&keywords=rc+shock+spacers

 

[RKA]

I checked a while ago, but it won't work.  The diameters are different but that might not be the only issue.

 

[Litch]

I am in the same position as Luzzy. I would really like to reduce the depth to 10mm accurately. has anyone been able to achieve this?

 

[bobberner]

Check out page 19 of the auxiliary manual for the domino. You can cut a piece of 1/2" pvc pipe to use as a stop.
http://festoolusa.com/power-tools/joiners/domino-df-500-mortise-and-tenon-joiner-574332

 

[Litch]

Thanks for the info. However I am unable click on the link. In fact come to think about it maybe I am being Geo-Blocked? as I am outside the US. I shouldn't think so but I have tried on two separate devices today to get onto the USA site and it says there is no response. This has happened to me before and I can't think of any reason why. Any chance of posting the actual page, but if not just the comment on the 1/2 inch PVC pipe I kind of get what you would do to reduce the cut depth

 

[GarryMartin]

There's a non-Festool link to Rick's excellent manuals in my signature line - try that instead.

In the meantime, here's what you are looking for.

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[Vondawg]

It's called "Domino supplemental manual by Rick Christopherson" (pg19) I tried to copy and paste and it won't let me hope you can find it somewhere

 

[Vondawg]

Oops...there it is Garry  to the rescue as always...biggest helper I've ever run across

 

[peter halle]

Thanks for the info. However I am unable click on the link. In fact come to think about it maybe I am being Geo-Blocked? as I am outside the US. I shouldn't think so but I have tried on two separate devices today to get onto the USA site and it says there is no response. This has happened to me before and I can't think of any reason why. Any chance of posting the actual page, but if not just the comment on the 1/2 inch PVC pipe I kind of get what you would do to reduce the cut depth

Yes, geo-blocking might be the problem.  With FESTOOL having a presence in so many countries and in an effort to get pertinent information to their users unfortunately there are times that an issue occurs.  I know that Garry just posted a solution for you, but in the future you need access to the FESTOOL USA site, there is a button in the menu bar at the top of the page for FESTOOL websites that should help you get past the blocking.

Peter

 

[cperren]

I used thin walled PVC and cut a slit to allow the reducers to be snapped in and out much easier.  - Chris 

 

[Litch]

Hi Guys thanks for all the replies, and thanks Peter on my mystery on not being able to access the US site

 

[Litch]

ByoBuzz great idea I will be onto that next week and make some myself. Thanks

 

[Ivanhoe]

I've always used schedule 40 1/2" - I like your idea of the thin wall pvc and cutting the slit in it to snap on and off.