Thinking about a retirement gift from me to me. Any feedback on this unit?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150984502400... 4.m1423.l2649

Anything missing?

Larry

"Gramp's shop" wrote:
Thinking about a retirement gift from me to me. Any feedback on this unit?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150984502400... 4.m1423.l2649

Anything missing?

Larry

I would find out exactly which cutters come with the deal and what shape
the are in. You want to make sure of what you are getting. The cutters
do last a very long time. I use the standard 5mm bit the most and have cut
in excess of 5,000 mortises with that bit alone. The unit has indexing
built in however I use mine more like a plate joiner then any other way. I
have all but quit using pocket hole construction given this superior method
of putting together a joint. I would not thin twice about replacing it
should that need come up.

Looks like everything is there except the Festool dust extractor. :-). You
will need some type of dust extraction to clear out the mortises that it
cuts.

On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:57:15 -0800 (PST), "Gramp's shop"
wrote:

Thinking about a retirement gift from me to me. Any feedback on this unit?


Oh, I saw the subject line and thought you wanted to order a pizza.

"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message
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On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:57:15 -0800 (PST), "Gramp's shop"
wrote:

Thinking about a retirement gift from me to me. Any feedback on this unit?


Oh, I saw the subject line and thought you wanted to order a pizza.

There is an 's on the end of that one... one of those context things
that can get you into trouble in some cases, like beaver, head, hug...

On Jan 25, 7:15*am, "John Grossbohlin"
wrote:
"Ed Pawlowski" *wrote in message
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On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:57:15 -0800 (PST), "Gramp's shop"
wrote:
Thinking about a retirement gift from me to me. Any feedback on this unit?

Oh, I saw the subject line and thought you wanted to order a pizza.

There is an * 's * on the end of that one... one of those context things
that can get you into trouble in some cases, like beaver, head, hug...

I haven't seen this tool before, so I google'd it and it looks
impressive. If I understand it correctly, its basically a high-end
biscuit-type plug joiner. What I don't get is why is the dust
extractor such an expensive option. Does it blow air into the mortise
and then vacuums it out as well?

On Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:22:57 -0800 (PST), rlz
I haven't seen this tool before, so I google'd it and it looks
impressive. If I understand it correctly, its basically a high-end
biscuit-type plug joiner. What I don't get is why is the dust
extractor such an expensive option. Does it blow air into the mortise
and then vacuums it out as well?

If you're asking about the dust collector, it's as high end as the
Domino tool itself. Much quieter that your regular screaming beast,
very effective dust collection, tool activated power on function, very
effective dust filtering.

Naturally, there are others will forgo the cost for a $98 two hundred
decibel animal. All I can suggest is to try on of the Festool dust
collectors on their thirty day return guarantee program and then
decide.

Also, Festool offers a package reduction price if you buy the Domino
and the dust collector at the same time.

ONE OTHER THING ~ The Domino puts ANY biscuit joiner to shame and
COMPLETELY replaces the need for a biscuit joiner. Some might disagree
with that statement, but I'm not one of them.

On 1/26/2013 7:58 AM, Dave wrote:

ONE OTHER THING ~ The Domino puts ANY biscuit joiner to shame and
COMPLETELY replaces the need for a biscuit joiner. Some might disagree
with that statement, but I'm not one of them.

Yeahbut... Will it undercut door jambs on your next reflooring job?g

On 1/26/2013 7:58 AM, Dave wrote:

ONE OTHER THING ~ The Domino puts ANY biscuit joiner to shame and
COMPLETELY replaces the need for a biscuit joiner. Some might disagree
with that statement, but I'm not one of them.

And doing many things a biscuit jointer can't do. I don't own a Domino,
but I'd have to agree, seeing the many uses Leon comes up for his.

Hell, if we took away Leon's SketchUp and Domino he'd have to get a job
on a cable DIY show.

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On Saturday, January 26, 2013 7:58:26 AM UTC-6, Upscale wrote:
On Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:22:57 -0800 (PST), rlz I haven't seen this tool before, so I google'd it and it looks impressive. If I understand it correctly, its basically a high-end biscuit-type plug joiner. What I don't get is why is the dust extractor such an expensive option. Does it blow air into the mortise and then vacuums it out as well? If you're asking about the dust collector, it's as high end as the Domino tool itself. Much quieter that your regular screaming beast, very effective dust collection, tool activated power on function, very effective dust filtering. Naturally, there are others will forgo the cost for a $98 two hundred decibel animal. All I can suggest is to try on of the Festool dust collectors on their thirty day return guarantee program and then decide. Also, Festool offers a package reduction price if you buy the Domino and the dust collector at the same time

ONE OTHER THING ~ The Domino puts ANY biscuit joiner to shame and COMPLETELY replaces the need for a biscuit joiner. Some might disagree with that statement, but I'm not one of them.

I'd argue with the above statement. The plate joiner is very good at aligning and edge gluing boards and plywood. Making a door panel, cabinet side, use the plate joiner. Aligns and adds a little strength. Extra strength not needed since its edge gluing, which are strong enough with nothing extra. Domino probably does a fine job too. If you use one of the wide hole widths you can not worry about exactly where you put the holes. But the plate joiner is quicker, lighter, easier to use. Its main purpose is to edge join boards.

Thinking about a retirement gift from me to me. Any feedback on this unit?

If, as he says, that he used the machine for only one project (and is
wasn't abused), then that's a good deal. Since I've gotten my Domino -
I've rarely used anything but floating tenons. I'll swear by it ....

Anything missing?

I see he doesn't list the 6 mm cutter, and that's a part that I've
found necessary. Also I've occasionally used 4 mm Dominoes. They will
come in handy.

On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:18:02 -0800 (PST), "
I see he doesn't list the 6 mm cutter, and that's a part that I've
found necessary. Also I've occasionally used 4 mm Dominoes. They will
come in handy.

Yes, that concerns me a bit and suggests that he's bought the bits and
the Dominos separately from the kit. Or else, he's broken/lost/chipped
those two missing bits.

Also, I couldn't tell from the picture if it was the older pin model
or the newer paddle model of Domino.

Initially, it's cheaper in the beginning to buy the systainer set of
Dominos which also includes a full bit set of Domino cutter sizes 4mm,
5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm.

http://www.leevalley.com/en/Festool/...at=5,105,68330

Thinking about a retirement gift from me to me. Any feedback on this unit?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150984502400...WAX:IT&_trksid....


I see that the bidding is pretty active — and there's a bit less than
4 days left ....

Let us know if you won the auction.

Also, there's a lot of available on-line tutorials, videos, and other
information on using the Domino to its full potential.