Can I use Festool Domino on plywood?
Re: Domino for plywood/casework And l of the joinery is Domino. The drawers are the pre-finished 1/2″ maple drawer stock and I made DomiDrawers with that. All no problem.
What size Domino should I use?
Re: How do you know what size domino to use? The rule of thumb is 1/3 the thickness of the stock. So 12mm stock use 4mm domino, etc.
Who makes a Domino joiner?
A Festool DOMINO joiner is a power tool used to drill a mortise into two matching pieces of wood or plywood.
What size are Festool Dominos?
| Model | DF 500 Q | XL DF 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Tool Dimensions | 15.5″ x 11.5″ x 6.4″ | 16.5″ x 11.5″ x 11.5″ |
| Included Cutter ♦ | 5 mm | 12 mm |
| Plug-It Power Cord | X | X |
| Support Bracket | X | X |
How wide are Festool Dominos?
The 5 mm tenons are 19 mm wide, 6 mm tenons are 20 mm wide, 8 mm tenons are 22 mm wide and the 10mm are 24 mm wide. These are approximate numbers.
How thick are domino tenons?
You want the thickness of the tenon to be 1/3 to 1/2 of the thickness of the workpiece. Longer is better. As dominoes aren’t very wide, plan on using multiple dominoes to fill out the width of say an apron. If your stock is 3/4 inches thick, or about 19mm, then a 6mm or 8mm domino should work fine.
What size are Dominos cutters?
Cutters available for 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 mm thick tenons. Cutters available for 8, 10, 12, and 14 mm thick tenons. When looking at the resulting joint made by a Domino, the two most important factors are penetration depth and tenon thickness. As you can see, the two tools overlap in the 8mm – 10mm range.
Does anyone besides festool make a Domino joiner?
If you are on a budget and cannot justify the expense of a Festool Domino, then the Triton Duo Dowel Jointer may be an option for you. But be warned, it may take some modification on your part before you use it. Also be warned, it is not really a comparable tool to a Domino. It does a slightly different job.
Are biscuit joints strong?
When done correctly, a biscuit joint is at least as strong as a similar size mortise and tenon joint, and decidedly stronger than a dowel joint.”
How far apart should Festool Domino’s be?
You would have to explain a little more about what you are building for anyone to recommend what domino spacing would work best, but like the Supplemental Manual suggests 6-8 inches is about the maximum spacing.
How does dominos glue festool?
What I do is pour out some glue in a container, roll the domino in it, then stick it in the mortise. For the facing mortise I put a few drops in — but not too much — maybe spread it slightly on the side walls so there’s no pooling on the bottom to build up pressure.