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  • Page 1 The perfect connection. The DOMINO system user manual.
  • Page 3 The perfect connection. The DOMINO system user manual.
  • Page 4 From its origins on a simple napkin, to And because nothing else was readily avail- a design that has not only revolutionised able, they sketched a domino on a napkin to the traditional timber joint, but has been represent the demand for ‘more stability’.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    PAGE DOMINO joining machine fundamentals The DOMINO pendulum router principle The domino slot principle The DOMINO joining machines: an overview Performing basic settings for the DOMINO joining machines Switching on/off Selecting hole width Selecting domino length and thickness Cutter replacement...
  • Page 7 PAGE Items included, specifications Accessories Cutters Stops Domino and connector Domino and domino rod- Beech Domino exterior use- Sipo Domino corner and flat connector Supplementary system accessories Mobile dust extractors MFT 3 multifunction table MFT 3 accessories VAC SYS vacuum pump and clamping unit...
  • Page 8 Such as the DOMINO connecting system. And yet it is also based just as much on the principle of thinking ahead. Thinking ahead in terms of a timber joint that unifies the benefits of all...
  • Page 10 The DOMINO principle: Fast. Easy. Versatile.
  • Page 11 Whether it is a small drawer or a large, solid timber door – DOMINO is the solution. With the DOMINO connecting system all the benefits of round dowels and biscuits have been united into one for the first time. Just as quickly and effortlessly. For board, frame and rack joints.

  • Page 13: Domino Joining Machine Fundamentals

    Two routers – one principle. The DOMINO joining machine is available in two sizes: the DF 500 for domino sizes of 4 x 20 mm to 10 x 50 mm, perfectly suited for board and furniture making, as well as for lightweight frame or rack joints. Or the DOMINO XL DF 700, allowing the use of domino sizes up to 14 x 140 mm.

  • Page 14: The Domino Pendulum Router Principle

    1.1 The DOMINO pendulum router principle Unique in its manual operation and patent by Festool: the DOMINO joining machine routing movement. The simultaneous rotating and pendulum movement of the cutter allows smooth working and holes without scorch marks. Thanks to the pendulum movement the cutters do not overheat, leading to an extremely...

  • Page 15: The Domino Slot Principle

    1.2 The domino slot principle The first domino is positioned via an exact slot, the subsequent dominos inserted in wider slots with clearance – this allows the joint to be easily aligned. The result is a stable joint, rotation-resistant from the first domino.

  • Page 16: The Domino Joining Machines: An Overview

    1.3 The DOMINO joining machines: an overview DOMINO DF 500 SECONDARY HANDLE MAINS CONNECTION ON/OFF SWITCH LOCKING LEVER LOCK SPINDLE LOCK DOMINO HOLE WIDTH ROTARY SWITCH DOMINO HOLE DEPTH EXTRACTOR STUB LOCKING LEVER STOP CATCHES MOTOR UNIT/GUIDE FRAME ANGLE STOP CLAMPING LEVER...
  • Page 17 STOP PIN UNLOCKING BUTTON DOMINO HOLE WIDTH INDICATOR ROUTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT ROUTING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT RUBBER BUFFER SLIDER CLAMPING LEVER STOP PINS MAINS CONNECTION * The terms stop peg and stop pin are used synonymously on the DOMINO XL DF 700.

  • Page 18: Performing Basic Settings For The Domino Joining Machines

    1.4 Performing basic settings for the DOMINO joining machines The DF 500 and DF 700 DOMINO joining machines are generally similar in handling and setting options. You should be aware of these in order to fully utilise the machines’ flexibility. All basic settings are explained step by step below.

  • Page 19: Selecting Hole Width

    1.4.2 Selecting hole width This is where the unique domino slot principle comes in. The first hole, known as the locating hole, is routed appropriate to the selected domino diameter. Owing to the domino in the locating hole, the joint aligns exactly with the front edge –...

  • Page 20: Cutter Replacement

    1.4.4 Cutter replacement After selecting the domino, use the appropriate cutter to make the hole. For example, if you would like to use an 8 mm diameter domino, you also use the 8 mm cutter. Always disconnect from the mains to change the cutter.

  • Page 21: Depth Adjustment Range

    The routing depth determines how deep the cutter cuts into the workpiece. The appropriate routing depth must be set for the different domino lengths; in most cases half of the domino length. The routing depth set on the joining machine corresponds to the depth of the domino hole.
  • Page 22 On the DF 700, the possible routing depth is For example, this can be helpful when using a domino depth between 15 mm and 70 mm. Now release the locking switch–...

  • Page 23: Height Adjustment Range

    1.4.6 Height adjustment range The routing height setting on both the DOMINO DF 500 and the DF 700 is performed using the preselect slider, allowing predefined heights to be used. Alternatively, any individual dimension can be set using the scale. The routing height defines the distance from the workpiece top from which the hole is routed into the workpiece.
  • Page 24 DF 500 – set any routing height The given dimension defines the distance between the underside of the leaf and the centre of the routed hole. Loosen the routing height adjustment clamping lever and, using the secondary handle, raise the front section of the guide frame. Then push the slider towards the motor unit until it stops.

  • Page 25: Angle Adjustment Range

    Material thicknesses from 15 mm can be mitred using the 4 x 20 mm domino. The table shows some of the most commonly used mitre angles: Number of equal sides...

  • Page 26: Working With The Stop System

    With the aid of the additional stop provided with the DF 500 It is possible to define the positions of the DOMINO DF 500, the lateral distance to the DOMINO centre can be routed holes by simply drawing and locating the machine reduced from 37 mm to 20 mm.
  • Page 27 The DF 700 possesses an innovative stop system, allowing even domino groups to be quickly and precisely positioned in relation to a reference edge using the integral stop pins. There are six stop pins on the stop side of the joining machine. Unnecessary stop pins can be pushed aside individually and lock...
  • Page 28 The pins allow two domino holes to be placed adjacent to each other at a defined distance to a reference edge ( – The pins allow two domino holes to be placed by rotating the workpiece, e.g. for the same moulding cross-section.
  • Page 29 Additionally, it is possible to insert the pin in the previously routed domino hole and to use the edge of the domino hole as a stop. This means you can define domino holes over larger, uniform distances independent of the edge of the workpiece and without marking.

  • Page 30: Working With Extraction

    1.4.9 Working with extraction Large amounts of timber chippings are created when working with the DOMINO joining machines. To improve chip transfer out of the routed hole during the routing process, and to also protect your own health, we recommend you always work with dust extraction. However, please examine all domino holes for chips after routing and empty them if necessary.
  • Page 31 The Festool mobile dust extractors were especially developed for and coordinated with our tools, and are therefore also ideal in conjunction with the DOMINO joining machines. Whether you choose a mobile dust extractor with a volume of 26, 32 or 48 litres and with or without automatic AUTOCLEAN cleaning technology, depends entirely on your personal preferences and other use preferences.

  • Page 33: The Domino

    The domino...
  • Page 34 2. The domino. The shape makes the difference. Not flat. Not round. Just domino. Round dowels The difference is in the detail. More precisely: in the shape. Dominos unify all of the benefits of The traditional solution for frames and racks.
  • Page 35 For absolutely rotation-resistant connections and maximum stability. And with substantially faster working: the first domino hole is very easily positioned and precisely routed with the aid of stop catches (DF 500) or stop pins (DF 700). It immediately aligns the workpieces, being connected exactly and flush to a reference edge.
  • Page 36 Always a stable connection. The DOMINO system provides the correct dominos for every application. With its range of sizes, two timber types for inside and outside applications and additional, individually adaptable rods, there are practically no limits to this system’s options.
  • Page 37 The new corner The Beech dominos are certified and flat connectors for the by the Pan European Forest DOMINO XL DF 700 guarantee Council (PEFC). a stable domino connection – but also add the option of quick release if required.

  • Page 39: Domino System Accessories

    DOMINO system accessories...
  • Page 40 Timber rods in diameters from 35 – 60 mm are rotation resistantly fixed by a single domino: simply push on the handrail fence, precisely adjust, fit the workpiece and route.
  • Page 41 – ideal for rack joints. transferred using the cross stop – without scribing the workpiece. (For DOMINO DF 500 and DOMINO XL DF 700) (For DOMINO DF 500 and DOMINO XL DF 700) DETAILS...
  • Page 42 DOMINO centre from 37 mm the edge of the workpiece and the machine is thus more to 20 mm.

  • Page 43: Practical Application Examples

    Practical application examples...

  • Page 44: Overview: Making Joints With The Domino Joining Machine

    4.1 Overview: connections with DOMINO joining machines The DOMINO system is ideally suited for board, frame and rack joints, involving narrow or wide, Applications delicate or solid workpieces with dominos ranging Board connections from 4 to 14 mm in diameter or flexible, separable corner and flat connectors.
  • Page 45 DOMINO joining machines DF 500 DF 700 very suitable suitable...

  • Page 46: Frame Joints

    The applications of the DOMINO connecting system are virtually unlimited, as well as uncomplicated. Just one domino is enough to connect a frame corner securely and ensure it will not twist – so attractive furniture fronts can be quickly and easily achieved.
  • Page 47 Select the routing height based on the workpiece; in this We are using two dominos per corner connector for maximum example, the frame is 20 mm thick. Set the routing height stability. Place the routing machine on the mitre cross section on the DF 500 to 20 mm in this case.

  • Page 48: Butted Frame Joints

    Set the routing height to match the thickness of your The routed holes can be set by marking them out as usual or workpiece. For the routing depth, select half the domino using the stop system with the scale in the viewing window –...
  • Page 49 If the frame rail needs to be rebated or grooved, the if necessary. rebating depth must be added in advance when routing the domino holes, so that the domino is centred later despite the rebate (which then takes up part of the depth of the domino hole).

  • Page 50: Stable Frame Joints With The Domino Df

    4.2.3 Stable frame joints with the DF 700 Use the DOMINO DF 700 for stable frame joints such as for doors, where larger dominos can be processed for even greater stability. In this example, a panel door is created with a pinned internal rebate and additional tenon.
  • Page 51 Mark out the desired position of the domino and work using In the lengthwise rail, set the routed holes with a 70 mm the viewing window. Route into both parts of the workpiece routing depth as well, but route the first hole with precision at the maximum routing depth (70 mm each) with the 14 mm and the second as a slot with clearance.

  • Page 52: Rack Joints And Safe Positioning Of Strips

    4.3 Rack joints and secure spindle positioning Making rack joints with the DOMINO joining machine saves an incredible amount of time. Especially when relatively narrow spindles are being processed, working with the trim stop (available as an accessory or included in the DF 500 set) is recommended for safe and precise workpiece routing. This...
  • Page 53 Using the spindle as a guide, ensure that the trim stop dimension To process a 6 x 40 mm domino as in this example, use the fits perfectly; make further adjustments if necessary. 6 mm router (6 mm dominos can only be processed with the DF 500).
  • Page 54 Set the routing height to 15 mm, so that the domino is centred NOTE You can naturally use the DF 700 to apply this on the spindle later. Set the routing depth to 20 mm, so that method with a domino diameter of 8 mm or greater.
  • Page 55 Then set the trim stop to the width of the handrail. Route the holes in the handrail, positioning the joining machine on the second marking. Applying a sufficient amount of glue, insert the dominos into the routed holes and join the handrail to the spindles.
  • Page 56 In this case (when simply using markings) bring domino holes or central axis of the spindles is sufficient the scale in the viewing window of the DOMINO over the (in this case you do not have to work with the trim stop).
  • Page 57 Notes...

  • Page 58: Round Profile Joints

    DF 700 for diameters from 35–60 mm. The following example describes how a stop is created using this handrail. Before starting, ensure that the correct router is used. In this example, we are processing an 8 x 40 mm domino, so the 8 mm router must be used. Set the routing depth to 20 mm.
  • Page 59 Mount the handrail fence onto the DOMINO DF 500 or DF 700 The handrail fence holds the workpiece securely and centres according to the operating instructions. it automatically thanks to the prism-shaped contact surfaces. Before processing your workpiece, it is important to create a sample piece and make fine adjustments to the handrail fence according to the operating instructions.

  • Page 60: Stable, Separable Corner Joints

    4.5 Stable, separable corner connectors The separable corner connectors provide even more flexibility, especially with large, solid workpieces like tables or beds. These connectors allow for quick and easy assem- bly and disassembly of furniture pieces, making transport a breeze. In terms of how they are processed, the connectors are very similar to the securely glued dominos to a great extent and can be easily mounted...
  • Page 61 Only suitable for joining timber or timber-like materials in furniture construction (no lightweight building materials!) The DOMINO connector is only a connecting element, not a load-bearing element. Observe minimum routing depths and edge distances! For indoor use only! Per corner connector:...
  • Page 62 37 mm from the edge of the workpiece. If you work with the stop pins, use the centre pin at least. Route the domino holes in the table or bedpost (narrow hole width) with a routing depth of 25 mm. Set one hole for the expansion bolt of the corner connector, the others for the load transfer via traditional dominos.
  • Page 63 3 mm in depth.) know from working with your DOMINO DF 700. In this example, the frame has a material thickness of 30 mm. Set the routing height to 15 mm so that the routed hole is centred in the material.
  • Page 64 It is important to ensure that the expansion bolt is flush with the workpiece surface. Insert the expansion bolt into the centre routed hole in the post. Then screw the anchor bolt all the way into the expansion bolt. Then unscrew the bolt just enough so that the countersink is This expands the expansion bolt, pulling it another approx.
  • Page 65 Clip the two DOMINO connector covers around the anchor The transverse anchor is then inserted into the transverse bolt. These are used to hold the corner connector flush hole in the side wall, with the screw hole facing upwards. against the workpiece.
  • Page 66 Then join the frame to the post by pushing the connector and dominos into their respective holes. It is usually a good idea to fit flexible connectors to one of the sides and securely glue dominos into the other side.
  • Page 67 Tighten the connection using a 4 mm hexagonal socket. Optionally, you can cover the routing with a cover cap, available in one of three colours depending on the material: silver, light brown or dark brown. This is a quick way to create a stable joint that can be quickly disassembled if necessary, without time-consuming measuring or marking.

  • Page 68: Stable, Separable Flat Joints

    4.6 Stable, separable flat joints The DOMINO flat connector is ideal for creating stable flat joints that are separable. You can connect plates, kitchen worktops or other surfaces, quickly and flexibly. This application example demonstrates how to connect a kitchen worktop.
  • Page 69 (e.g. kitchen worktops). 2. Double-headed bolt – can be used with one or two domino clips. 3. DOMINO connector covers – clipped around double-headed or anchor bolts. Items included with double-headed or anchor bolts.
  • Page 70 For this connection, you need at least two flat connectors and the following components from the DOMINO corner and flat connector system: 2 x double-headed bolts including DOMINO connector covers 4 x transverse anchors including studs Optional: 8 x enlarging clips for the transverse...
  • Page 71 Transfer the markings to the abutting surfaces of the worktop. Insert the 14 mm router. It is sufficient to do this where you later want to insert the flat connectors. Set the routing height: the distance from the flip stop to the Then set the routing depth to 50 mm and set the markers centre of the router should be half the worktop thickness.
  • Page 72 Route the 50 mm deep holes with the narrow hole width into both workpieces at the markings. The joining machine is placed on the top side of the worktop in this case. Then set a routing depth of 30 mm – this dimension depends on the material.
  • Page 73 The enlarging clips around the transverse anchors prevent Tighten the studs in the transverse anchor only so that the the anchors from drawing into soft materials (e.g. kitchen studs stay in place, but the opening remains open for the worktops) when tightened. Clip the enlarging clips around double-headed bolt.
  • Page 74 Clip the domino clips around the double-headed bolt. The double-headed bolt can be fitted with one or two domino clips. With one domino clip, the clip sits flush and neatly between both workpieces. With two domino clips, the double-headed bolt has some clearance later for the alignment, because the clips each sit in a half of the workpiece.
  • Page 75 Then push the double-headed bolt into the workpiece ..and tighten the stud in the first transverse anchor. Push both workpieces together ..and clamp the connectors by tightening the stud on the In general, these connections are located on the second workpiece side.

  • Page 76: Mitred Joints

    Mitred joints are not just possible for smaller workpieces and frames – naturally they can also be used for stabler connections of solid workpieces thanks to the DF 700. The following example uses a bench to show how these types of joints are quickly and easily created using the DOMINO stop pins of the DF 700.
  • Page 77 Use the stop pin system to select the hole distance based on After routing the first hole (the pin is positioned at the edge of the individual workpiece. In this example, we are working with the workpiece in this case), the pin goes into the routed hole, the two centre pins, to create a hole distance of 37 mm.

  • Page 78: Drawer Joints

    Even thin cross-sections from 12 mm can be joined perfectly with the DF 500, using the small 4 x 20 mm dominos and the appropriate 4 mm router. The 4 x 20 mm domino is suitable for right-angle connections in thin workpieces or mitred joints from a 15 mm thickness.
  • Page 79 To process the smallest domino (4 x 20 mm), insert the 4 mm Set the additional stop on the DOMINO DF 500. This uses router into the DOMINO DF 500. This router is unique in that the additional stop pins to reduce the lateral distance to the it is shortened by 10 mm.
  • Page 80 Of course, butted joints are also possible using the Join the workpiece and glue it together. smallest domino. Proceed as described above and route the domino holes on the front side using the additional stop. The additional stop also provides a secure support surface when clamped vertically.

  • Page 81: Butted Board Joints

    4.9 Butted panel joint Panel joints like those for cupboard or shelving units can be ideally created with the DOMINO joining machines. The following example shows how to create a unit with the DF 500.
  • Page 82 (on the front side) for this butted joint. The other routed hole 6 x 40 mm dominos. (on the surface) is 15 mm deep, so that the total domino length of 40 mm is processed. Due to the material thickness of 19 mm, the domino cannot...
  • Page 83 Set the first hole with the stop pin of the Route the other holes as slots. DOMINO joining machine ..and create the others using the cross stop pins. Using the Then create the routed holes for the shelves (this process is additional stop, along with the cross stop –...
  • Page 84 If the centre shelf will be reset at the end, keep this in mind even when clamping. For the other domino holes, switch the hole width to the slot Switch the routing depth to 25 mm and route the domino...
  • Page 85 Set all holes here in the domino in the routed holes and join your workpiece together, panel edge with the narrow hole width – the domino will be applying glue to the joint.

  • Page 87: Items Included, Specifications

    Items included, specifications...

  • Page 88: Specifications

    SYS 2 T-LOC SYSTAINER accessory tool set, in a SYS 5 T-LOC SYSTAINER DF 500 Q-Set GB 240V 574429 DOMINO D 5 router, support bracket, trim stop, cross stop, accessory tool set, in a SYS 2 T-LOC SYSTAINER Specifications DOMINO DF 500...

  • Page 89: Accessories

    Accessories...

  • Page 90: Cutters

    Cutters for DOMINO XL DF 700 joining machine D 8-NL 50 HW-DF 700 DOMINO router 497868 Cutter with thread inserts for the DOMINO XL DF 700 joining machine, D 8 mm, NL 50 mm, in self-service display pack D 10-NL 70 HW-DF 700 DOMINO router...

  • Page 91: Stops

    6.2 Stops Stops for DOMINO DF 500 joining machine and DOMINO XL DF 700 QA-DF 500/700 cross stop 498590 for DF 500 and DF 700, items included: a left and a right cross stop, for repeated hole centres of 100 – 205 mm, for exact positioning of routing with edge distances of 100 –...

  • Page 92: Domino And Connector

    6.3 Dominos and connectors domino length (mm) (mm)
  • Page 93 Corner Flat connectors connectors * Flat connectors – here with the optional enlarging clips around the transverse anchor.

  • Page 94: Domino And Domino Rod- Beech

    6.3.1 Dominos and Dominos Beech Domino, Beech D 4 x 20/450 BU 495661 DOMINO, Beech D 8 x 80/190 BU 498212 Dimensions 4 x 20 mm, qty. in pack 450 pcs, Dimensions 8 x 80 mm, qty. in pack 190 pcs, in carton...
  • Page 95 DOMINO XL, domino assortment, dominos 12 x 100, 8 x 80, 8 x 100, 10 x 50, 10 x 80, 10 x 100 mm and DOMINO 12 x 140, 14 x 100, 14 x 140 mm and DOMINO XL router for XL router for sizes 8 and 10, qty.

  • Page 96: Domino Exterior Use- Sipo

    6.3.2 Domino and Domino rods SIPO Domino, Sipo D 5 x 30/300 MAU 494869 Domino, Sipo D 8 x 750/36 MAU 498690 Dimensions 5 x 30 mm, qty. in pack 300 pcs, Dimensions 8 x 750 mm, qty. in pack 36 pcs, in carton...

  • Page 97: Domino Corner And Flat Connector

    16 double-headed bolts for flat connections, including 64 domino connector covers. The double-headed bolts can be clipped using 2 domino connector covers or (as shown) with 4 domino connector covers – depending on the required alignment and transverse load transmission.
  • Page 98 Domino, birch, domino D 14 x 75/104 BU 201499 104 Domino, birch D 14 x 75, exactly matched to the dimensions of the corner connectors. Serves to transfer loads – in addition to the connectors. Cover cap SV-AK D14 slr/32 201354 32 cover caps, silver.

  • Page 99: Supplementary System Accessories

    Supplementary system accessories...

  • Page 100: Mobile Dust Extractors

    7.1 Mobile dust extractors Any Festool mobile dust extractor with an extractor hose diameter of 27 mm can be attached to the DOMINO joining machine extractor stub. The Festool system offers numerous mobile dust extractors with a wide variety of volumes, with or without automatic AUTOCLEAN cleaning technology and in different dust categories.

  • Page 101: Mft 3 Multifunction Table

    7.2 MFT 3 multifunction table When working with the DOMINO joining machines, it is extremely important that the workpieces are securely clamped and fixed to facilitate safe and precise working. To this end, the Festool system includes the MFT multifunction table, offering workpieces maximum hold thanks to flexible and reliable clamping using specially designed fixed clamps.

  • Page 102: Vac Sys Vacuum Pump And Clamping Unit

    7.3 VAC SYS vacuum pump and clamping unit The VAC SYS vacuum clamping system provides even more clamping options and the possibility of working from all sides, in addition to the MFT. It allows workpieces to be rotated through 360° and swivelled through 90°. The clamping pads are of soft and flexible plastic and are therefore also suitable for sensitive surfaces.
  • Page 103 For more information about SERVICE all-inclusive, its validity and our service terms and conditions, please visit www.festool.co.uk/service SERVICE all-inclusive applies to all machines registered within * The cost protection guarantee does not apply to damage to supplies and accessories, misuse, damage 30 days of purchase and purchased on or after 2 April 2013.
  • Page 104 Notes...
  • Page 105 Notes...
  • Page 108 Festool DOMINO system user manual Order no. 65483 GB/en Subject to changes and errors. All images are non-binding. Produced for Festool GmbH, 73240 Wendlingen, Germany, 01/2016 Vibration levels and emission values can be found in the operating instructions at www.festool.co.uk/vibration...

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