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MY63 wrote:I have a number of projects in the future, I have tried loose tenons with a router which does not work for me so I am considering purchasing a domino machine, They seem to be in short supply does that mean a new model may be on the way.
Is it worth considering a used one.
Woodbloke wrote:......say I was making a simple bog standard rectangular frame to hold a panel for the back of a cabinet. It would take me at least a day to mark out, cut and fettle the m/t joints to get the frame spot on, square and out of 'wind'.....
Mike G wrote:Woodbloke wrote:......say I was making a simple bog standard rectangular frame to hold a panel for the back of a cabinet. It would take me at least a day to mark out, cut and fettle the m/t joints to get the frame spot on, square and out of 'wind'.....
How long? Seriously.
Mike G wrote:...and an afternoon nap!
Woodbloke wrote:Mike G wrote:...and an afternoon nap!
I suffer from insomnia Mike........
Mike G wrote:
My wife's. It's a nightmare, and you have my complete sympathy.
Woodbloke wrote:MY63 wrote:I have a number of projects in the future, I have tried loose tenons with a router which does not work for me so I am considering purchasing a domino machine, They seem to be in short supply does that mean a new model may be on the way.
Is it worth considering a used one.
I bought a secondhand Mk1 version which had the original circular indexing pins and was subsequently much easier to use that the later variant. Yup, they're expensive, even second hand but once you've used one a few times you'll wonder how you ever managed without.
I can cut joinery, but I now find it fairly tedious. F'rinstance, say I was making a simple bog standard rectangular frame to hold a panel for the back of a cabinet. It would take me at least a day to mark out, cut and fettle the m/t joints to get the frame spot on, square and out of 'wind'
With a Domino, once the machine is set up, exactly the same job can be done in around three minutes.
If you're going to get one, it really is a 'no brainer' - Rob
RogerS wrote: And the secondhand bigger brother.
MY63 wrote:I ventured out to the local Axminster store this morning to have a look at the Domino unfortunately they only had the larger model which to be honest is not what I am looking for. Staff told me they were out of stock and they have a waiting list for them.
There is only one or two on ebay, those who said they keep their price were correct.
I did some research on the Triton dual dowler machine but the online reviews are really bad.
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