Mightygirl1961 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I'm trying to increase the footprint in my shop by storing my mortising machine and replacing it with a domino. It looks to be more efficient and just as strong for joints...any input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 At least 100 pages worth. It you start with the search function top right, you'll find more input and opinions than you can shake a stick at. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxerjoe04 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Do it, case closed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I sold both my mortiser and biscuit joiner after buying a domino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 4 minutes ago, Pug said: I sold both my mortiser and biscuit joiner after buying a domino. Pug, has it taken the place of all of your mortise and tenons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 10 minutes ago, K Cooper said: Pug, has it taken the place of all of your mortise and tenons? Pretty much. If I need a bigger tenon, I double up on dominoes. Through tenons, however, require a tradional appraoch. If I need traditional mortise and tenon, I cut tenons flat on the table saw, and use a forstner bit and chisel for the mortises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Thru tenons I understand. What is a traditional mortise and tenon that the domino couldn't replace? Just trying to justify buying one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 ==>increase the footprint in my shop by storing my mortising machine and replacing it with a domino If you have the discretionary spend and don't do a lot of A&C, then it's a no-brainer. The domino is one of the few game-changing woodworking tools introduced in the last decade. Your only decision should be the 500 or 700... That comes down to the size of your pieces... If you've got the cash, get both. If you build mostly full-sized pieces, then the 700 (you can purchase the smaller cutters for the 700 from Seneca tools)... Happy mortising... PS After getting the 500 and 700, I eBayed by HCM and gave away my biscuit joiner... Never missed them... Well, not exactly true -- I did an A&C piece and could have used the HCM... But that's one piece in maybe five years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Haven't used my biscuit machine or HCM much at all since I got my Domino. I make my own domino tenon stock to fit the 3 width settings for each size bit available. I can cut them to any length I want. This give me the versatility to fit almost any situation that comes up. Since I have the smaller machine if I need to do the occasional larger scale piece I just use 2 layers of Domino tenons to provide more strength and glue surface. My first Festool piece was a 6" ETS 150/3 sander. It's been in almost daily use for about 8 years so my opinion of Festool equipment is pretty good. It is pretty pricey stuff but the customer service is great. On the few rare occasions I have needed parts the prices and speed of response was far better than any other tool company I have dealt with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I've never used a HCM. I always used an edge guide and router until I got the domino. I haven't had a chance to use it much, but everytime I pick it up I find a way for it to save me time. Sometimes you don't even need pencil marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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