Unique among manual machines and patented by Festool: The DOMINO DF 500 jointer routing motion. The simultaneous rotating and pendulum movement of the router allows smooth working and holes without scorch marks. Thanks to the pendulum motion, the routers do not overheat, leading to an extremely long tool life.

Two spring-loaded pins in the baseplate enable the user to drill holes at a fixed distance of 15,5 mm (5/8 in.) from the edge of the work; repetitive drilling without any measuring or marking is simple. Festool’s Domino systems boast a wide range of integrations and accessories that can be used alongside your joining machines. Our range of professional tools offer complete freedom and flexibility without restrictions, as they can be used to create fence angles between 0 and 90 degrees as well as right angles the possibilities are endless. Dual Domino systems I’ve mentioned the rubber bumpers on the tool’s base before. Considering that they prevent the tool from moving while operating, they also contribute to the tool’s safety;This tool work in a similar way to biscuit joiners, if you are familiar with those. The TDJ600 exploits a plunge mechanism to cut two slots for dowel at the same time. It comes with a 5.9A, 710 W motor. Plenty of power for the job it has to do. No-load speed is 17000 rpm. Which hand planes should a power-tool woodworker buy first? If you had to recommend three, which hand planes should I start with? Larger quantities of chips are created when working with the DOMINO DF 500 jointers. To improve chip removal out of the routed hole during routing, as well as to protect your health, we recommend always working with a dust extraction system. Each plunge of the DD40P makes a pair of holes into which conventional dowels are pressed. The stop system allows for accurate placement of the holes so that the companion piece is perfectly aligned. Assembly is easy and can be pre-fitted prior to gluing. No clamping is necessary. The DD40 system is faster, more precise and less expensive than any of its rivals. First of all, the dimension of the bits. The tool comes out of the box with a couple of 5/16 bits and two 3/8. Obviously, you can use different sizes if the project requires them;

Another great addition to the tool’s versatility is the adjustable fence. It has a range of movement from 0 to 90°. It allows you to cut angle joints easily. When you want to make strong, accurate joints in wood, sometimes there’s no other option than to use a dowel joint.Included as Standard: 2 x 6mm Carbide Dowel Drills, 2 x 8mm Carbide Dowel Drills, 6 x 30mm Wooden Dowels, 8 x 30mm Wooden Dowels, Auxiliary Rest, Set of Additional Stops, Hose Connector, Side Fence Set, Stop Pin Insert for Battens, Position Indicator, Allen Key, Glue Bottle, Dowel Nozzle 8mm, Anti-Slip Mats, T-MAX Case, Power Lead & Systainer.

The Mafell DDF40 MaxiMAX 3-12mm Duo Dowel Jointer introduces greater ease and efficiency to the task of drilling accurate dowel holes. Its hallmarks are a broad range of applications, a new ergonomic design for easy handling, and absolutely aligned, stable joints. Another important area to evaluate is a tool’s versatility. Does the TDJ600 allow the required adjustments for different tasks?Finally, some considerations on the price. For a TDJ600 duo dowelling jointer, you’ll basically spend the same amount you would spend on a valid biscuit joiner. A very honest price for what the tool provides. Triton Dowel Jointer Alternatives As mentioned before, the tool has a handle on top of it that allows you better control. To be honest, most of the time you’ll want to place your hand on the fence for additional stability. The handle comes in handy (you’ll pardon the pun) when using the tool vertically. All of the cutting capacity comes from the 600W motor, with replaceable brushes. The drill bit spin at 16,500rpm giving you the grunt required for even the toughest material. If you need more ideas, I wrote an article about Domino Joiner alternatives, which also work pretty well for the Triton jointer. You might want to give it a read here. Final Thoughts