The Domino can't be this easy to use, can it?

[Jonhilgen]

Ok,  so I just purchased a hardly used pin-style domino because I have some particularly large installs coming up requiring me to miter prefinished 3/4 panels around interior walls.  So after a week of looking at my Domino (and not having time to even turn it on) I found some time on a job to miter some small 3/4 panels with my ts and join them.

I didn't even read the manual, and within 5 minutes had a tight, beautiful, strong joint that didn't need any sanding.  Incredible.  Unfortunately, I showed it to the designer of the upcoming install and now he to is a believer in Festool...which means he's going to keep pushing the limit of what can and can't be done on site even more!

So, whoever designed/engineered the Domino really needs a raise if he/she/they haven't gotten one already.

Will be posting pics of the install and hopefully documenting the process if I can find the time.  Thank you Festool.

Jon

 

[RONWEN]

Ok,  so I just purchased a hardly used pin-style domino because I have some particularly large installs coming up requiring me to miter prefinished 3/4 panels around interior walls.  So after a week of looking at my Domino (and not having time to even turn it on) I found some time on a job to miter some small 3/4 panels with my ts and join them.

I didn't even read the manual, and within 5 minutes had a tight, beautiful, strong joint that didn't need any sanding.  Incredible.  Unfortunately, I showed it to the designer of the upcoming install and now he to is a believer in Festool...which means he's going to keep pushing the limit of what can and can't be done on site even more!

So, whoever designed/engineered the Domino really needs a raise if he/she/they haven't gotten one already.

Will be posting pics of the install and hopefully documenting the process if I can find the time.  Thank you Festool.

Jon

When you have a few minutes read Rick's manual for a few more basics & then let your imagination run wild!  http://www.festoolusa.com/media/pdf/domino_df_500.pdf

 

[mouppe]

1. Yes it is that easy.
2. Change your avatar.  [laughing]

 

[Wood_Junkie]

Ha!  Jon, so glad you're enjoying it.  It really is about that easy. 

I think using it for drawer construction requires a tiny bit of thinking (or *very) precise centering), but otherwise it's pretty darn easy.  [big grin]

 

[Jonhilgen]

1. Yes it is that easy.
2. Change your avatar.  [laughing]

1. great!
2. done!

 

[PaulMarcel]

Awesome, you got the pin version.  I have some offseting fence-like pieces that I love to use with mine.  Here's more about them.  You'll assemble so many things with those without a single pencil line.  Best accessory I ever bought (not affiliated with the maker; they looked handy, tried them, now always use them).

 

[tbellemare]

That's funny, Jon.

'What they/you said, it's really that easy...

Tom

 

[fshanno]

So, whoever designed/engineered the Domino really needs a raise if he/she/they haven't gotten one already.

I've been telling people that if they buy a Domino they won't need a biscuit jointer.  What do you think after your first experience?

 

[Jonhilgen]

I can't believe how wonderfully simple yet incredibly accurate it is.  I have a biscuit joiner that I don't use because I could never get the joints to line up well.  I don't think I'm going to have that problem...

Ha!  Jon, so glad you're enjoying it.  It really is about that easy. 

I think using it for drawer construction requires a tiny bit of thinking (or *very) precise centering), but otherwise it's pretty darn easy.  [big grin]

Robert,  thanks once again for keeping an eye out for deals on Clist...it kept me vigilant in my area and paid off!  Just wait until I install this job, it's gonna turn some heads.  Quartersawn oak with an espresso finish, mitered 3/4"panels throughout the kitchen and wine area walls.  Would have been darn near impossible without a domino.  Hopefully it won't be now...Oh yeah, need it on another job to build some rectangular rolling benches for a game room out of Zebrawood veneered plywood...Going to be Awesome!!!

 

[Jonhilgen]

When you have a few minutes read Rick's manual for a few more basics & then let your imagination run wild!  http://www.festoolusa.com/media/pdf/domino_df_500.pdf
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Printing it up right now, thanks.