Review of the New Domino XL DF 700 - Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3

[Stone Message]

Hello Everyone

I have just put together Part 1 of my review of the new Domino DF 700. For now I will give you the YouTube link but when I have done Part 2 in a few days time I will try and put both parts direcly here on the FOG.

Be kind to me - this is my first video and not up to Paul Marcel's standards. I needed to get hold of the machine very quickly and the chaps at Toolfest got one to me in less than 12 hours - well done guys.

Here is the link.

Festool Domino DF 700

Peter

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I have just finished Part 2 - video production and editing is time consuming but great fun. I am sorry that this one is a little long - I am sure that Steven Spielberg would have made a better job of the whole thing. I have one more part to come - now that is suspence, just like Alfred Hitchcock.

Here is the new link.

Festool Domino DF 700 Review Part 2

Thank you all for the encouragement.

Peter

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And now here is the concluding part of the review. I hope that you are not fed up with me yet!

Festool Domino DF 700 Review Part 3

Thanks for watching.

Peter

 

[mouppe]

Peter, that's a wonderful video. Can't wait till part 2.

Thanks.

 

[ajones]

Hi Peter

very polished video indeed, as good as any festool video. all you need is someone on the camera to zoom in when needed.

My favorite part... the very British laugh at the end.

looking forward to the next instalment

 

[bellchippy]

Great review Peter keep the videos coming.

 

[bijeshj]

Peter as others have said - excellent review.

 

[Kevin D.]

You did a marvelous job on the video.  Looking forward to some more.  [big grin]

 

[Ken Nagrod]

Peter, great job and welcome to the video club! (not referring to me in that)

 

[ScotF]

Peter,

Awesome job -- thanks for putting this together.  Cannot wait for it to be released over here...looking forward to part 2.

Scot

 

[Jesse Cloud]

Great video Peter.  I think I'm in trouble - already figuring out where to find the money and I haven't even seen it cut yet...

 

[venk67]

[smile] Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to do it//Venk

 

[John Stevens]

Well done, Peter.  You seem very natural in front of the camera.  Looking forward to part two.

Regards,

John

 

[justinmcf]

Great video Peter.

Thank you very much for sharing it.
I also look forward to part 2.

Justin.

 

[Stone Message]

To everyone who has commented above...

Thank you so much, gosh - I am so pleased that the first video worked out ok. I am nearly there on the second part but have to complete a written review of the Domino 700 for the UK magazine 'The Woodworker' first. Please hang on for a little bit longer.

I have now had a serious play with the new machine - it is fabulous. It is very accurate, easy and safe to use and opens up so many new avenues for handheld production work.

More will come. Thanks again. After all of the comments above I feel really great.

Peter

 

[PaulMarcel]

Nicely done, Peter!  'cept you left that hanger where we have to wait for part deux to see it in action!

Nice looking system.  I watched half of it the night you posted it, but was working until 4am on a deadline so I never finished it.  Got it today.

What's the first project with it? Have something already setup or was the rush on the Domino for the magazine review?

I may mute this thread so I don't decide to buy one

 

[Stone Message]

Nicely done, Peter!  'cept you left that hanger where we have to wait for part deux to see it in action!

Nice looking system.  I watched half of it the night you posted it, but was working until 4am on a deadline so I never finished it.  Got it today.

What's the first project with it? Have something already setup or was the rush on the Domino for the magazine review?

I may mute this thread so I don't decide to buy one

Paul,

You are my hero - thanks to your brilliant video review of the Domino 500 I went out and bought one. Now it is your turn to put your hand in your pocket!

I will describe my bench project to the FOG in due course. The DF 700 review mentions it in several places.

Peter

 

[PaulMarcel]

Oh, the bench is the pressing project  [embarassed]  ha ha, I assumed you were gonna use it for your bench, but some other client project was pressing.  Well, you are your own most important client so have fun!  mea culpa...  I'm still gonna mute this thread though  [tongue]

 

[Stone Message]

Hi Paul and Everyone

As you can see the third and final part is now available up above.

In my conclusions I mention the cost of the Domino DF 700. Here in the UK it comes in at £924 and so is not cheap. But, a top of the range Lamello biscuit jointer (the TOP 21) is about £885. I really wish I had mentioned that I have not only sold my staionary morticing machine but also my top of the range Lamello - the latter having been bought about 12 years ago. Now I believe that the new Domino is far more capable than the Lamello and is only £50 more. If one takes into account the price of a reasonable staionary morticer and the Lamello you can get both the Domino DF 500 and the Domino DF 700 together for the same price.

It was Paul Marcel's video that persuaded me to get the DF 500. I hope that I can now help you come to terms with the fact that you really do need a DF 700 and buying makes such good sense. If you have £1000 in the bank the interest rate is below inflation so your money is losing value all the time. Now is the time to invest in something that you know you want and will make you feel good every time that you use it.

For UK members, keep an eye out for The Woodworker magazine as my written review of the new Domino will be in there soon followed by several other bits of Festool kit.

I am now going to give my workshop a makeover and try and get my new bench finished.

Thank you for taking an interest in my videos.

Peter

 

[ajones]

Peter how come u have 10 fingers ? [scared] [poke]

 

[mouppe]

Thanks Peter, Part 3 is my favourite.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Peter, thanks for the great review videos of the XL. Well done.  [thumbs up]

It's a phenomenal tool and I really like the improvements over the original design. Now I just need a project to use it on...  [scratch chin]