Domino with a router.

[Rorschach]

This video popped up in my feed this morning. I have seen homemade versions of this kind of jig before, but never something built for sale. Looks pretty good interesting. .

 

[Inspector]

If I didn't already have a WoodRat and a Lamello biscuit tool it would be a strong contender for the shop.

Pete

 

[JefL]

Very interesting......

.....and economical too.


....if I had a suitable router, I suspect that my OF1010 would not fit.

Jef

 

[Rorschach]

Very interesting......

.....and economical too.


....if I had a suitable router, I suspect that my OF1010 would not fit.

Jef

Since it fits the makita palm router, I would imagine it fits the Katsu as well, I would buy a katsu and keep it in there permanently.

 

[Doug B]

To be honest anyone who describes dust extraction as a whistle & bell feature is a complete & utter pineapple

 

[JefL]

I've never used a Domino but this device, and the purchase of a suitable router to fit would certainly tempt me as a much cheaper alternative.
I'm talking from the perspective of a very occasional diy user here, not a professional who, no doubt would find the Domino more suitable. How occasional is demonstrated by the biscuit jointer I have in the cupboard, given to me in unused condition five years ago, and still unused.
One day maybe, the last jointing I did was making cottage style doors for my daughter and I used dowels to join the planks.
Jef

 

[Rorschach]

I've never used a Domino but this device, and the purchase of a suitable router to fit would certainly tempt me as a much cheaper alternative.
I'm talking from the perspective of a very occasional diy user here, not a professional who, no doubt would find the Domino more suitable. How occasional is demonstrated by the biscuit jointer I have in the cupboard, given to me in unused condition five years ago, and still unused.
One day maybe, the last jointing I did was making cottage style doors for my daughter and I used dowels to join the planks.
Jef

It would certainly tempt me. I use dowels at the moment, which are fine, but a bit fiddly at times. I like pocket hole screws but they aren't always suitable and the screws are expensive.

 

[JefL]

I thought I'd be in a minority of 1 using dowels to join planks with all these fancy tools people talk about, pleased to find someone else doing it the hard way too.
Another fan of pocket holes here, although not best for joining planks for cottage style doors, I never seem to have much success with the wooden plugs to hide the holes. Agree on screw pricing too, glad I don't use them too often.

 

[Rorschach]

Haha, no you are not alone. Almost all my "furniture" work is repair or modification, dowels and pocket screws are very versatile there.

 

[clogs]

can't seem to find it on line.....?
has anyone done so....?

 

[JobandKnock]

Thanks for posting @Rorschach . The main things it lacks are the swinging fence and the easy set depth stops, but for a DIY tool it has legs. I won't be selling my Dominos just yet, however

 

[Inspector]

can't seem to find it on line.....?
has anyone done so....?

Here you go. Don't know if it available on the UK site.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/164967801392?hash=item2668d8e230:g:IYUAAOSwK7hhB4jv
They also have a pantograph router as well.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/164875308528?hash=item2663558df0:g:1mAAAOSwac5hCN46
Pete

 

[baldkev]

Well spotted rorschach! I've got a makita router, definitely worth considering that!!!
Good links too pete!

 

[Terrytpot]

They also have a pantograph router as well.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/164875308528?hash=item2663558df0:g:1mAAAOSwac5hCN46Pete

As he’s already made a deal with a manufacturer who distributes worldwide for his creation I would imagine Mathias Wandell won’t be overjoyed at this news as it’s considerably cheaper…like in the region of half price.
Heres a link to the sanctioned version by MW for comparison..
https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/pantorouter-basic-package-for-milling-motors-o88-7mm/

 

[Essex Barn Workshop]

Just done the conversion, its about £114. If that were available here, I'd buy one and set a katsu in it permanently. Great jig.
Quick question though, how many different size dominos are there? Is all that adjustment necessary or is it so you can make your own?

 

[JobandKnock]

Quick question though, how many different size dominos are there? Is all that adjustment necessary or is it so you can make your own?

The DF500 uses 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10mm. The DF700 uses 8, 10, 12 and 14mm.

Dominos aren't cheap, but anyone with thicknesser and a router table should be able to make them any size they like

 

[Rorschach]

Just done the conversion, its about £114. If that were available here, I'd buy one and set a katsu in it permanently. Great jig.
Quick question though, how many different size dominos are there? Is all that adjustment necessary or is it so you can make your own?

I suspect the idea is that you can use either commercial dominos or make your own. Since it uses a router you could use any size homemade domino you wanted as long as you could find a suitable router bit.

 

[Stevekane]

I thought I'd be in a minority of 1 using dowels to join planks with all these fancy tools people talk about, pleased to find someone else doing it the hard way too.
Another fan of pocket holes here, although not best for joining planks for cottage style doors, I never seem to have much success with the wooden plugs to hide the holes. Agree on screw pricing too, glad I don't use them too often.

I started useing an old Stanley Dowel Jig (No51 I think the model is) and its great, used it for joining planks and I found it easy to use and very accurate. I also did oak loose tennons, just like giant dominoes, but had to fiddle around making a simple jig for the router to cut the mortices, it was very sucessful though.
The gadget shown here is super I thought,,,and Im already a very happy Katsu owner,,,

 

[JobandKnock]

I would imagine Mathias Wandell won’t be overjoyed at this news as it’s considerably cheaper…like in the region of half price.

The fact is, though, that it isn't new or unique technology. There was a similar tool advertised in Fine Woodworking back in the 1980s and people like Elumatic (formerly Elu) had template pantograph copier routers in their range as long ago as the 1970s (and it wasn't a new idea then). If his product is sufficiently better and at the right price it will probably survive

 

[Spectric]

As far as making the hole I think the Domino wins on speed and finish, as for where the hole is put I think both comparable.

I thought I'd be in a minority of 1 using dowels to join planks with all these fancy tools people talk about, pleased to find someone else doing it the hard way too.

Nothing wrong with dowels, been around a long time and using the dowelmax you get everything apart from speed.