Thread: Domino jointing tool

There's no doubt that Festo make a fine product and you're right in that the price generally is reflected at the upper end of the market.

$1200 is a lot to find in anyones pocket at any time however given time and the proving of the product perhaps Festo will come to the party will some special deals.

I would want to see all the functions of this tool performing and well before even considering it and as it is a new and innovative product on the market it' has to do that, but ultimately it could supplant dowellers/biscuit machines and that factored into the cost could well mean a worthy tool.

Of course it goes without saying that you have to justify it work/cost wise.

I've a couple of their tools and they are certainly a quality manufacturer and have to date not let me down.

Cheers

I am tempted.

Australia is the first country outside Europe to get this tool, and its only been out a week or so. I was hoping that it was going to be less expensive, but it is a sophisticated tool that is meant to replace the plate joiner and the dowel joiners.

I am going to pass on this one though, as I already have a loose tenon machine, but for a user without that or a quality plate joiner it would be a great tool, I think.

For comparisson purposes, if the Lamello Top20 plate joiner were available here, it would have a similar price.

Greg

For comparisson purposes, if the Lamello Top20 plate joiner were available here, it would have a similar price.

Greg

I have'nt researched this but I know they used to be available here and at around that price,however that is still only minimal in terms of functions whereas the Festo is offering up a multi function too with all mod cons & extras in the 1200-1600$ range ..reasonable value if one is objective in ones needs.

Just my thoughts!
Cheers

Originally Posted by John Saxton

For comparisson purposes, if the Lamello Top20 plate joiner were available here, it would have a similar price.

Greg

I have'nt researched this but I know they used to be available here and at around that price,however that is still only minimal in terms of functions whereas the Festo is offering up a multi function too with all mod cons & extras in the 1200-1600$ range ..reasonable value if one is objective in ones needs.

Just my thoughts!
Cheers

John, I agree that it isn't unreasonable value. I have several Festool products, and like them all to varying degrees. I offerred the Lamello as a price comparison only, as it is the most capable plate joiner that I know of.
It is minimal in function only in the sense that it is a dedicated plate joiner.

I thought I was being objective in my needs. I was looking forward to the release of this tool, but realise that right now I don't need it. That is not to say that it is not everything that it promises to be.

Cheers,

Greg

umm, you could just use a beadlock. Same diff really. Cost ya $80!

It'll be useful for those in small businesses, much faster and easier than traditional joinery. That said, traditional joinery is most respected, but when you have dead lines and can make more $$$ taking "short cuts", it has to be considered. I'd like one
Cheers. Gary.