If you are using the domino like a biscuit joiner for panel alignment the depth is not very important and typically I use the smallest domino available with a 12 or 15mm depth setting. The depth of mortise that you choose will depend on a few factors. I have found the depth settings to be very easy to adjust and highly accurate with no risk of error. I found that in most cases I don't require deep mortises and have the depth setting at 20 or 25mm. The DF 500 joiner has depth stops of 12, 15, 20, 25, and 28mm that allow up to a 50mm domino tenon. The DF 500 have preset stops for the depth of the mortise making it very easy to set with a quick flip of a thumb lever. Then you push the locking button to stop the bit from spinning and simply unscrew the cutter and attach the new sized cutter, with the entire process only taking a minute or less. The process to swap out the cutters is very simple and quick, the domino machine has a release lever you lift up with the included wrench and releases the front of the domino allowing access to the cutter.
I also tend to use the larger 8 and 10 mm cutters for large projects or heavy furniture where I am using thicker material and need a strong joint. I find myself using the 4mm cutter to quickly align panels for glue ups like you would with your average biscuit joiner.
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The Domino comes preinstalled with a 5mm cutter which is typically used for 3/4 inch material, yet I would highly recommend buying a full set of the different cutters. The rule of thumb in choosing the correct thickness of your loose tenons is they should be 1/3rd the thickness of the material. The DF 500 is able to use a 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10mm cutter which can be used with the corresponding mm domino. The Festool Domino DF 500 is capable of using 5 different cutters, each designed for a specific thickness of wood. The Domino also comes with a support bracket that provides additional support below the joiner, and it also has integrated retractable stops which is useful for narrow workpieces. The cross stops allow you to mark the precise positioning of the initial domino tenon and then make repetitive cuts based on that initial location saving time.
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The cross stops have adjustable pins that fit into mortises or the edge of a board and act as stop positions for the next mortise in a series along a workpiece. The Q set also comes with two cross stops that attached to both sides of the Domino 500. I personally use the trim stop when I need to make mortises on the end grain of face frames.
The trim stop provides simple indexing features with adjustable sides that hold workpieces tight for a repeatable mortise. The tool also comes with a trim stop attachment that helps set the center of the mortise on smaller pieces. The Domino comes preinstalled with a 5mm Domino cutter which is the correct size for 3/4 inch material and is what I use the most. The first item you get with the Domino is the systainer that it comes in which is synonymous with the Festool products making it easy to transport and keep organized.
Supplied with 5mm cutter, additional stop and Systainer 2 case.
And DOMINO can do much more: rack joints, frame joints, drawer joints, etc. The result: extremely strong, invisible joints. The system consists of the DF 500 dowel jointer, DOMINOs in different sizes and a wide range of accessories for special applications. The DOMINO system unites the precision of a round dowel with the flexibility of a traditional flat dowel – the perfect solution for panel joints. The oval shape of the dominos provides a larger glued area and more stability. The Festool DF500 domino joining system is a must have tool for joiners and cabinet makers. Patented routing principle unique to hand-held machines for accurate work with no kickbacks.
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