Thread: OMG domino Tenon any good

My only concern would be that Tassie oak moves a fair bit so maybe would expand and contract more than the standard Dominos?

Cheers, Dom

Originally Posted by DomAU

My only concern would be that Tassie oak moves a fair bit so maybe would expand and contract more than the standard Dominos?

Cheers, Dom

They'll be totally encased by the stock they're joining so I wouldn't worry about any expansion or contraction. Why not make your own? A bit of work on the tablesaw and router table and you can have a heap in no time at all. Old hardwood floorboards, or off-cuts of new ones are ideal for this. Just make your stock in longer lengths and then cut it to finished length as you need them.

Well it is OK if the tenon is too tight, but if it is too loose then you will not have a joint.

I use a lot of dominos so I am not interested in making them myself. It is not worth it.

AND only 13 cents each!! Wow,,

Originally Posted by Wongo

Well it is OK if the tenon is too tight, but if it is too loose then you will not have a joint.

I use a lot of dominos so I am not interested in making them myself. It is not worth it.

We're talking about something that's 6mm by 40mm, I wouldn't worry too much about shrinkage due to environmental factors. The glue will swell the tenon to some extent anyway. If it's the consistent quality of the manufactured size you're worried about and you end up unhappy with them send them back. But, yeah, I understand that it is always nice to have a recommendation from a current user.

I saw these the other week (was it a Timbercon email?)

I'm like you Wongo, I use heaps of these beasties.

Be interesting to get a review.

Originally Posted by aldav

If it's the consistent quality of the manufactured size you're worried about and you end up unhappy with them send them back. But, yeah, I understand that it is always nice to have a recommendation from a current user.

Yes you are correct. This is the one.

It is not made by Festool so I am a bit unsure.

Originally Posted by woodPixel

I saw these the other week (was it a Timbercon email?)

I'm like you Wongo, I use heaps of these beasties.

Be interesting to get a review.

I got the email from ideatools. 3000 tenons for $368. Dominos are 1140 for $161.

Isn't the whole deal with the original Dominoes that they are compressed timber?

I’ve been buying them from porta direct for two years haven’t noticed a difference in strength or fit however unless your using commercial quantities i don’t think they’re much of a saving cost wise

Originally Posted by fubar

I’ve been buying them from porta direct for two years haven’t noticed a difference in strength or fit however unless your using commercial quantities i don’t think they’re much of a saving cost wise

Yeah, the saving is less than 2 cents each.

Originally Posted by fubar

I’ve been buying them from porta direct for two years haven’t noticed a difference in strength or fit however unless your using commercial quantities i don’t think they’re much of a saving cost wise

Thanks. That's what I need to know. 3,000 dominos for $368 is probably good to have a go.