Hand Held Slot Mortiser, Festool Domino, DF500

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Manufacturer: Festool

Model: DF500

Owner: Bodgery

Idle engine speed: 24300 RPM

Mitre routing angle range: 0 - 90 °

Max. routing depth: 1-1/16“ (28 mm)

Dust extraction connection dia.: 1-1/16” (27 mm)

Weight: 7.72 lbs (3.5 kg)

Routing height adjustment: 1/8“ (5 mm) - 1-3/16” (30 mm)

Cable length: 13.123 ft (4 m)

DOMINO slot cutter dia.: 3/16“ (4 mm)/1/8” (5 mm)/1/4“ (6 mm)/5/16” (8 mm)/3/8“ (10 mm)

Depth stop for routing depth: 12, 15, 20, 25, 28 mm

Function:

The Domino Joiner can be described as a hand held loose tenon slot mortising machine. The Domino joiner can cut slot mortises in work pieces that are to be joined. Glue and a loose tenon are inserted into the mating mortises, joining the pieces together and creating the (loose tenon) Domino joint.
Mortise width adjustment, with the turn of a dial, allows for easier alignment when joining panels.
Pivoting Fence allows you to create angled mortises from 0-90° with positive stops at 22.5°, 45°, 67.5°.
Domino cutters of different diameter thicknesses can be used to create mortises of different width, height and depth.

Points to remember:

Mortise width setting should only be changed when machine is running.
Gently tighten Domino bit cutters. Do not over tighten. Rotation of cutter will self-tighten cutter.
Dust collector hose must be connected and used at all times when machine is running.

Four Domino Laws

Referencing the plate & working off the table ensure dominoes are at the right height.
Plunging too fast can cause chatter and result in a loose fitting domion.