Biscuit jointer or Festool Domino?
Discussion
I want to make some (big) picture frames for the house and if they go well move onto some more ambitious stuff - maybe things like a TV unit and basic cupboards etc. For the picture frames I could probably make do with a biscuit jointer, but for the bigger stuff the Festool Domino Jointer would be really useful. Does anyone own the Festool and is it total overkill for picture frames? I like buying tools and I've got an itch for the Festool but can't shake off the feeling I'm getting carried away. Thoughts?
For a picture frame? It's not overkill if it's really, really big and you're hanging something really, really heavy.
Furniture making though, that's a different case and Festool have some additional domino types recently launched that turn it into a system that's also good for making flat pack furniture.
We're looking at going from standard biscuit jointers to dominos - it's a hefty commit; even the entry level 500 is over £500 but the new domino types and the benefits associated with the concept and it's execution are very tempting.
Furniture making though, that's a different case and Festool have some additional domino types recently launched that turn it into a system that's also good for making flat pack furniture.
We're looking at going from standard biscuit jointers to dominos - it's a hefty commit; even the entry level 500 is over £500 but the new domino types and the benefits associated with the concept and it's execution are very tempting.
I'm going to make a picture frame which holds about 20 photos with each of them individually framed. Similar to the pattern you get when you lay a patio. It involves a million joints and needs to be made really accurately otherwise it'll look rubbish. The Festool just looks so precise and that is why it appeals. It'll last me a lifetime so I'm more interested getting the right thing than something that 'will do'.
What are you thinking of using the Festool for?
What are you thinking of using the Festool for?
SonicHedgeHog said:
I'm going to make a picture frame which holds about 20 photos with each of them individually framed. Similar to the pattern you get when you lay a patio. It involves a million joints and needs to be made really accurately otherwise it'll look rubbish. The Festool just looks so precise and that is why it appeals. It'll last me a lifetime so I'm more interested getting the right thing than something that 'will do'.
What are you thinking of using the Festool for?
We make custom items for interiors, usually combining machined parts and more traditional woodworking. We have been using biscuits, dowels etc but the domino system would allow us to consolidate and the new dominos would help us with some of the larger scale items. We have a specific project coming up which is 6 linear meters, floor to ceiling cabinetry with inlaid machined details which would be a great use case. What are you thinking of using the Festool for?
I have a Lamello biscuit jointer and a Festool Domino. I usually choose the former unless I am in a situation where I need to register the joint from one end, for instance joining an exact length stile to a rail. When I do that I use the width setting that has no lateral allowance (although a mallet may be needed for perfect alignment). If I am making an L shaped kitchen corner post then it's the biscuits every time.
Bugger. Was hoping you'd say I can't manage without the Festool, need to get one straight away and should get a matching lathe at the same time to save on postage.
Biscuit jointer it is then. I was looking at the Makita battery powered one because I already have the batteries. It is however a lot more expensive than the entry level brands. For occasional use would a cheapy do or will I regret not getting a quality Makita?
Biscuit jointer it is then. I was looking at the Makita battery powered one because I already have the batteries. It is however a lot more expensive than the entry level brands. For occasional use would a cheapy do or will I regret not getting a quality Makita?
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