"Swingman" wrote in message
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Actually, I can imagine having both.

The Domino dowel system is intriguing, but I don't think it can match the
Leigh FMT or the WoodRat, which are similarly priced, or come close to the
M-R, in _versatility_.

Heah there are going to be limitations for sure. Depth of cut will be one.


The Domino dowel system is basically (like a plate joiner) a one trick
pony
... but it is a helluva handy trick.

And depending upon on robustness and cost of operation (i.e. cutter
replacement/doewls, etc.), for those needing beaucoup iterations of that
one
trick, it may prove hard to beat for the price.

I'm sure you can make them much cheaper. Mentioned was a kit of 4 other
sized bits, 1000 assorted tennons, and a nifty Festool container for $200.
Sounds high but the 4 carbide cutters are probably at least half the cost.


Time will tell on the robustness of the cutter, and although it appears
that
they are pushing their "Domino Dowels", it sure looks like any decent
wooddorker could fashion his own, a la floating tenons.

Yeah. I suspect the cutter is not totally unlike a carbide spiral bit. It
does take different diameter bits though.



For those with further interest who haven't found it, here is a fairly
in-depth pdf file:

http://www.idealtools.com.au/files/BROCHURE_DOMINO.pdf

I wonder how much the HF version will eventually cost?

Really. Maybe Ryobi will clone it, that used to be their thing back in the
late 80's.



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