Mega Domino

[CNC Paul]

I heard on the grapevine that Festool are making a mega domino joiner, all features of the initial domino joiner except it bores dominos up to 14mm and nearly 125mm long, The machine still fit in a systeiner 2 but it bore about 75mm deep into the stock.

 

[trousers]

I heard Festool are being taken over by De Walt.

 

[L Harding]

First post: good news, that would be a good tool. (although if the small one cost over £500... big one over a grand!?!

Second post: Terrible news, De Walt already ruined one good tool manufacturer (Elu), they're bound to do it again

Luke

 

[archersam]

I really like the Domino and nearly bought one on Saturday in Axminster but am seriously struggling to understand why it is sooooo ridiculously expensive. I mean its just a new and improved BJ ;-) Yes it can do a lot more as you guys have shown.

I guess Festool got a great copyright agent on to it so unlikely to see anything similar or cheaper for say the next 30 years or so. A bit like the original BJ.

 

[OPJ]

If it'll cut 75mm deep then, you've got to question the need for a tenonner (and mortiser) in the average pro cabinetmaker's workshop! The new Domino could cost as much as £1,000 and, for that reason, it would still represent outstanding value.

Perhaps this will grant the rest of us an opportunity to pick one up second-hand on the cheap, if all the current owners decide to upgrade? :twisted:

 

[ondablade]

Sounds like a logical move to me. Pricing i guess is down to competition and perceived utility - until there are alternatives you pays your money...

ian

 

[L Harding]

If it'll cut 75mm deep then, you've got to question the need for a tenonner (and mortiser) in the average pro cabinetmaker's workshop! The new Domino could cost as much as £1,000 and, for that reason, it would still represent outstanding value.

Perhaps this will grant the rest of us an opportunity to pick one up second-hand on the cheap, if all the current owners decide to upgrade? :twisted:

Agreed, even tho i'd resent paying it, i still would, with no doubt in my mind it was worth it.

As for picking up second hand models. I'd bet my life a new one would do large cuts but not take the smaller (4,5,6) cutters. Meaning you's need/want both

 

[Steve Maskery]

I wonder what the weight will be like? The current model is hefty enough at 6kg. But if a systainer can contain a tool that does the job of a machine that would otherwise have a 1 sq m footprint, then I can see the appeal.
S

 

[Chems]

Sounds good but would go against what they've been saying about using gangs of dominos for the same effect?

 

[OPJ]

Yes, but you'll have an increased depth of cut and tenon length for larger joinery. :wink:

 

[wizer]

If this is true then I'd buy one if it was under 1k. It would solve all my M&T joinery needs, forever I'd think. The only issue, as Steve pointed out, would be weight. I wonder if it might have a feature where it could be held to a work surface.

Actually I nearly bought a Domino on eBay today. I got outbid at the last minute, thank got. Not sure where I was going to find £400 :lol:

 

[Chems]

Seems its true:

Secondly the mega domino joiner, all features of the initial domino joiner except it bores dominos up to 14mm and they are like 5" long, you can join 3 pieces of 2x2 stock with a single domino, these things were massive along with the bits. The machine still fit in a systeiner 2 but it was so cool it bore about 3" deep into the stock. the rep said that the mega domino will go for 900$ and the entire set with the starter kit and dominos will go for 1500$

 

[BradNaylor]

Put me down for one!

I am frequently asked for bespoke joinery items such as hardwood internal and external doors. I turn this business away as I am simply not geared up for making big mortice and tenons. The same really goes for dining tables of any size.

A mega Domino would pay for itself in weeks. Bring it on!

Brad

 

[Benchwayze]

Sounds a good idea, but if the make the Domino much bigger, we'll have to mount them on a stand...

Now, what do they call those things? Ummmm... Oh yes... I remember...

A Morticer!

I only just decided I might use a domino.. but if DeWalt take them over, they go the same way as Elu. (All of which I still use). In that case, I'll stay with the router and a spiral-upcut bit.




John

 

[Benchwayze]

Sounds like a logical move to me. Pricing i guess is down to competition and perceived utility - until there are alternatives you pays your money...

ian

Ian,

I don't think there will be an alternative.
I believe Festool patented the Domino's cutting mechanism.

So all you are left with is a larger biscuit jointer, or some kind of miniature chain-morticer.

John

:wink:

 

[matt]

I heard they were bringing out a cheaper version. Not the usual green livery though - black with white dots.

 

[wizer]

Ah the Fescow, I've pre-ordered mine...

 

[Chems]

On other forums they are calling it Domzilla as they people who have seen it say its huge!

 

[StevieB]

Perhaps they will name it the Dominatrix - able to tie things together and then let you beat the cr@p out of them without worry

Steve

 

[matt]

Ah the Fescow, I've pre-ordered mine...

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