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Domino DF500

Postby 9fingers » 30 Nov 2020, 17:50

I've long held the principle that however good the blue and lime green machines are I just cannot justify that level of spending on myself/my hobby.

However I do have a couple of projects coming up that seem idealy suited to the smaller Domino machine.

Has anyone had experience of buying used ones? What are the chances of getting a pup or are they so well made that even used ones are good maybe.

Maybe someone here as one that is not getting used and willing to trade? I've looked on the 'bay but they seem to make nearly new money.

Perhaps I should buy new and sell after the projects are done and consider the price difference as a "hire cost"

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Re: Domino DF500

Postby Malc2098 » 30 Nov 2020, 18:07

I note that on Facebook Marketplace, there seems to be 110v models of that brand. That might be a place to look, and buy a yellow box to go with it.
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Re: Domino DF500

Postby Woodbloke » 30 Nov 2020, 18:30

9fingers wrote:Has anyone had experience of buying used ones? What are the chances of getting a pup or are they so well made that even used ones are good maybe.

Maybe someone here as one that is not getting used and willing to trade? I've looked on the 'bay but they seem to make nearly new money.

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I bought a 'nearly new' Mk1 machine some years ago and the reason they hold their price so well is because a) they are superbly made and b) they are THE most useful power tool in the 'shop.

How you've managed for so long without one Bob is truly one of the mysteries of WH2 :lol: - Rob (who's Domino would have to be prized out of his cold, dead and decaying fingers :lol: )
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Re: Domino DF500

Postby 9fingers » 30 Nov 2020, 18:35

Malc2098 wrote:I note that on Facebook Marketplace, there seems to be 110v models of that brand. That might be a place to look, and buy a yellow box to go with it.

Thanks for the steer.
No problem with 110v as I have transformers. currently the nearest one on FBMP seems to be in Rugby and wrong side of £500 to boot
Best new price seems to be a shade under £600 that I've found.

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Re: Domino DF500

Postby 9fingers » 30 Nov 2020, 18:37

Woodbloke wrote:
9fingers wrote:Has anyone had experience of buying used ones? What are the chances of getting a pup or are they so well made that even used ones are good maybe.

Maybe someone here as one that is not getting used and willing to trade? I've looked on the 'bay but they seem to make nearly new money.

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I bought a 'nearly new' Mk1 machine some years ago and the reason they hold their price so well is because a) they are superbly made and b) they are THE most useful power tool in the 'shop.

How you've managed for so long without one Bob is truly one of the mysteries of WH2 :lol: - Rob (who's Domino would have to be prized out of his cold, dead and decaying fingers :lol: )


Would not have thought this would be your sort of prized item Rob? Pop it in your will for me maybe :lol:

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Re: Domino DF500

Postby RogerS » 30 Nov 2020, 18:54

I bought mine secondhand complete with systainer of domino's. Perfectly OK. But my motto has always been, buy new if no decent secondhand one available, use then resell. How long would you want it for? I'm sitting here thinking whether or not I could lend you mine for a while as I have the bigger brother although he is a bit of a thug !
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Re: Domino DF500

Postby 9fingers » 30 Nov 2020, 19:44

RogerS wrote:I bought mine secondhand complete with systainer of domino's. Perfectly OK. But my motto has always been, buy new if no decent secondhand one available, use then resell. How long would you want it for? I'm sitting here thinking whether or not I could lend you mine for a while as I have the bigger brother although he is a bit of a thug !


That is a very kind thought Roger but I'm a while away from starting and there are two projects that I'd use it for and it would be unreasonable to leave you without for any length of time and to be honest I would feel under pressure to rush through the jobs to get it back to you.
It's just possible I might be able to borrow locally or more likely buy used and resell once I'm done.
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Re: Domino DF500

Postby MJ80 » 30 Nov 2020, 19:47

I bought mine new with a box of dominos about 10 or so years ago. It's 110v as are all my tools. It has been back to festool once to be repaired. If I remember right the underside alignment marks were wrong so the dominos were coming out slightly out of line. The only other thing that broke was the switch.
Could I live without it - yes. Does it make things easier - sometimes, but it can make you do things in a dumb way so you can joint it with a domino. Would I sell it - no, would I buy one again - hummm, would I buy the big one - no. It is like all festool gear annoyingly useful and slightly floored.
I run up lengths of domino on the spindle moulder, there is a euro cutter that has a couple of radius profiles that are the same. I cant remember which one it is I can have a look later on.
I also tend to run up wider dominos, there is a chart somewhere which says the maximum width you can cut on whatever setting. I tended to use that a lot for making kitchen doors.
The bits are pricey and hurts when you need to replace a lot at once.
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Re: Domino DF500

Postby Woodbloke » 30 Nov 2020, 19:52

9fingers wrote: ...or more likely buy used and resell once I'm done.

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Nope, you won't; guaranteed :D Once you've used one it'll be a 'keeper' - Rob
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Re: Domino DF500

Postby ScaredyCat » 30 Nov 2020, 21:43

FFX have a deal on right now

https://www.ffx.co.uk/product/Get/Festo ... ystainer-2 £639.00 INC
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Re: Domino DF500

Postby 9fingers » 30 Nov 2020, 21:49

ScaredyCat wrote:FFX have a deal on right now

https://www.ffx.co.uk/product/Get/Festo ... ystainer-2 £639.00 INC



£598.50 here https://www.toolfest.co.uk/festool-domino

I think it is the same item/contents

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Re: Domino DF500

Postby the bear » 30 Nov 2020, 22:08

I think that’s plus vat bob, usually is at bunnysbolts

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Re: Domino DF500

Postby TrimTheKing » 30 Nov 2020, 22:22

the bear wrote:I think that’s plus vat bob, usually is at bunnysbolts

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Yep, says 'prices exclude VAT' at the top of the page.
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Re: Domino DF500

Postby 9fingers » 30 Nov 2020, 22:27

Well spotted guys!

Its not often FFX prices can be beaten when I've looked at other tool prices.

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Re: Domino DF500

Postby RogerS » 30 Nov 2020, 23:19

9fingers wrote:Well spotted guys!

Its not often FFX prices can be beaten when I've looked at other tool prices.

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Re: Domino DF500

Postby Craig Salisbury » 01 Dec 2020, 08:51

So did you get one?

Im not sure how far you are from me, but youre welcome to borrow my domino....or if youre feeling REALLY frisky you an try the Lamello :)
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Re: Domino DF500

Postby RogerM » 01 Dec 2020, 10:58

Woodbloke wrote:
9fingers wrote: ...or more likely buy used and resell once I'm done.

Bob

Nope, you won't; guaranteed :D Once you've used one it'll be a 'keeper' - Rob


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I bought one 9 years ago for my kitchen build, and it is one of the best buys I've ever made. Second hand value is now way more than I paid, so could argue that in addition to the use I've had out of it I've been paid for having it. If I was forced to get rid of tools, it would be one of the last things to go. Do make sure you have good extraction though - preferably with auto switching.
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Re: Domino DF500

Postby MattS » 01 Dec 2020, 11:06

I bought mine new last year, it was a couple of specific big house projects which I haven’t started but used it on other things already. I got it when they had a £100 cash back offer on meaning that I paid less than the going rate second hand for it. Bought it with the plan I could sell on once projects completed if I felt I wouldn’t use it again.... don’t think that will be happening! :lol:
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Re: Domino DF500

Postby Woodbloke » 01 Dec 2020, 11:23

I was recommended by a pal to look at this place for Festool kit; not sure if the Domino package(s) are any cheaper than elsewhere though - Rob
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Re: Domino DF500

Postby the bear » 01 Dec 2020, 13:07

Ive used nuts and bolts/powertoolsupplies quite a bit in the past. They used to be as competitively prices as ffx but I’ve not found that to be the case more recently. A good company to deal with in my experience though

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Re: Domino DF500

Postby RogerS » 01 Dec 2020, 13:24

the bear wrote:Ive used nuts and bolts/powertoolsupplies quite a bit in the past. They used to be as competitively prices as ffx but I’ve not found that to be the case more recently. A good company to deal with in my experience though

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Re: Domino DF500

Postby 9fingers » 08 Dec 2020, 20:51

I had an unsolicited offer of a DF500 from another forum (despite only posting here?) and I collected it today.

All looks good but the cutter is shagged obviously having hit some metal.

Is there a goto vendor of replacement cutters at best prices?
I also notice that Trend do some third party solid carbide ones cheaper than OEM - I presume fessy ones are HSS?

Any recommendations for sources please. I only want one size possibly a 5mm or 6mm for my forthcoming projects

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Re: Domino DF500

Postby Craig Salisbury » 08 Dec 2020, 21:22

i have a 5mm with very little mileage on i can bung in the post if you want? (and by very little, i mean next to bugger all)
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Re: Domino DF500

Postby 9fingers » 08 Dec 2020, 21:43

csalisbury wrote:i have a 5mm with very little mileage on i can bung in the post if you want? (and by very little, i mean next to bugger all)


That is a very kind offer Craig but surely you need it to go with your Dom?
I'm quite happy to buy one just wanted to get a good deal and also to seek opinion on the Trend ones.

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Re: Domino DF500

Postby Craig Salisbury » 08 Dec 2020, 21:45

I have no idea on Trend, sorry. I have 2x 5mm as one come with the machine and the other came in a cutter set.
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