Thread: Cool Domi Projects

Hi all,

I brought this back up as it contains a couple of good Domino projects and gives an idea of what you can achieve with the QOTDS. Since there are several new DAC members, I thought they may be interested.

Regards,

Rob

I don't know if this qualifies but here goes. I am a hobbiest that needed a new workbench. I also bought the Dimino because I saw the value in it as a point of innovation in work tools, like the development of the wheel did to the car industry. I also don't believe in wasting wood which is what would happen if I tried to do all this by any other means. (I also used a TS55 EBQ Festool saw and guide rail.)

It is not necessarily innovation, but the bench has been made using Dominos which I believe is a first - only time will tell whether it will stand the test of time. It shows what a weekend woodworking warrior can achive with just a few select tools and in a very short time frame considering what would be involved if I cut dovetail joints / tenons etc. Most of it was completed using the Domino, TS 55 & guide, sander and hand plane. Anyway, for the cost and experience it was cheap.

Anyway the bench cost me about AUD250 -

1. Top - oak kitchen top from Ikea - in the seconds bin (box split) 2.4m*.6m*.35m. Very, very heavy - $100-
2. Frame, legs, edging etc, blackbut frame hardwood - $120.00
3. About 10 screws and about $20- worth of dominos
4. Ply - lengths 180*2.4m*18 - off cuts destined for the tip - free - joined as necessary using glue and dominos.

The screws are for peace of mind and held the sides on while the glue dried - I can't afford a lot of clamps as I bought the Domino!

It is not finished yet and I did make a few mistakes - it still has draws and cupboard to be finished.

Top is so heavy it does not need to be screwed down. (held in place with placer blocks screwed to top. Usinig solid ply ends in frames and back (all joined together and to the frames with dominos) means the whole unit is stable, does not rock or twist.

I learnt a lot about how to use it, what to do and what not to do. I summary I am fully converted.

Hi Ambers,
Beautiful bench. Don't the Domino make it a pleasure, not just a chore?
I run a TS75 with the rail and that also makes a jpb a "joyous" event.

Regards,

Rob