EXCLUSIVE! Convert Your Router to a Semi-auto Festool Domino Alternative | Tianli Mortising Jig

Turn your woodworking router into a mortising machine (like the Festool Domino Joiner machine) with the Tianli Handheld Mortising jig! This mortising jig makes loose tenon joints so much easier at a fraction of the cost of the Festool Domino. The easy to use fence system and mortise size adjusters allow you to make any mortise size that your bit allows.
Features:
1. Precision CNC anodized aluminum body
2. Lightweight design, weighs 3.5kg (7.7lb) when used with Makita trim router
3. Industrial compact linear rails
4. Self-centering mortising, width controlled by stainless steel knurled knobs
5. Imperial and metric gauges for mortise width and fence edge to bit center distance
6. Easy to use mortise depth adjuster
7. Compatible with 65mm router spindle diameter (Other sizes will be supported in the future)
8. Easy to align mortise center pointer
9. Capable for making dowel holes
10. Assisted carriage homing feature when finished with mortising
This tool is brand new to the market, SO new that it is currently ONLY sold on eBay in LIMITED quantities. The maker of this jig messaged me on Instagram and presented this tool. I thought this tool is cleverly designed and has great potential to bring values to woodworking hobbyists like myself, so I agreed to do a review to showcase this jig to the world. Aside from receiving the jig, I do NOT make any commission or compensation from the eBay sales.
Purchasing link: www.ebay.com/itm/164967801392...
Additional purchasing link: unitedclamps.ca/products/domi...
**I am NOT affiliated with the two links above, nor do I receive commission/compensation from the sales from the two above links**
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[@lucvanhove9639]

Because woodworking is one hobby of me, I prefer this tool. Thanks for introduction. 👍👍👍👍

[@Spider-hb8hj]

This tool looks fantastic and brilliant! Thanks for reviewing and showcasing it!

[@steveferguson1232]

That’s a great alternative to the domino. I can’t afford Festool but could this for sure. Great review Ding

[@guerradan1958]

Have to admit that this would be more affordable then the festool. Of late I’ve had to joint some boards together. I used a dowel jig but this would have saved me time and help with accuracy. Thanks Ding!!

[@TheBYLLU]

I think anytime you can save money on a tool that does the same as an overpriced tool, like the Festool, go for it. This looks like an awesome tool substitution. Thanks for the demo.

[@whales302]

Actually not a bad little jig that seems to be quite capable. Thanks for showing it!

[@richardhack9830]

Thank you for showing this nice tool in your video. Indexing precisely the exact position of the tenons remains a MAJOR Time-Eater, but then again that goes the same for Festool. (And they NEVER talk about it)...

[@FireFire_HehHeh]

Not selling my Domino, but I have to say this is a really great looking alternative. Very well done.

[@mythrijanardan607]

Will wait for version two with angle adjustment and dust collection. Seems like that could be achieved

[@tparker]

Wow! This is a fantastic looking jig. I know what I'm buying soon!

[@marioe.174]

Hey Ding Thanks for sharing. IMO it's a really cool jig!

[@itisanniebelle]

thank you so much for posting! i saw this earlier, but wasn't quite sure how to use it. you have me convinced!

[@thewoodlesworkshop.157]

Super!!! A good attachment for a router ... Thanks for your review.

[@kmchartrand99]

Totally worth getting if you're not sure how often you would be needing it. Even if you use it all the time I still think it would be worth it. Also I'm sure dust collection could be engineered easily enough by the individual.

[@jethro1066]

Spot on Ding! Great review

[@pctatc66]

Ding you would have loved the 70's! Disco never dies! hahahah.. love your music selection in your videos. Its... different!

[@DingsWorkshop]

I am an old school guy. Too old for my own age hahahaha🤣

[@cb4920]

I’d never even think of purchasing a Festool anything, much less a domino machine. I’m a true mortise and tenon man, but I might just buy your jig. The convenience it would offer at times I believe is well worth the price your asking. Good job Mr Ding

[@adrianmack3]

It's not his jig, he is just reviewing it.

[@cb4920]

@@adrianmack3 My mistake. I still think it’s a neat little jig. If I purchase it I’d probably dedicate a router to it and leave it pretty much set up. Oh yeah, Mr Ding seems like a nice guy😀, good luck to all involved.

[@bluewanderer9903]

Great review thanks. I am looking at this jig for two days now and had a few questions couldnt figure it out on their website, youtube recommended it to me now as a first suggestion 😁. You did a great job showing its potential, thank you.

[@DingsWorkshop]

Thanks! Please beware to only purchase this jig from the links I included in the descriptions. I've so far been contacted by two different people who unfortunately made purchase from scam websites, and ended up not receive anything.

[@DingsWorkshop]

out of curiosity, what website did you see this jig? (I'm concerned if it's a scammer site)

[@bluewanderer9903]

@@DingsWorkshop yes the website points to ebay link, and I was very pleased to see they made it for milwaukee m18 router. I will check my history for website

[@therawlins1]

A great mortising Jig keeping it simple to use and affordable. I think that if you turn it upside down you can do mitred joints referencing from the pointed edge. I will have to wait for the 71mm version to fit my Bosch router. Keep up the good work

[@sgsound12]

Yeah, Colt Bosch need 71 mm...I want to use it to a CNC too...

[@andrewfitzsimons8509]

Looks wonderful!!!!!!! I want one .

[@bethoughtprovoking]

This is an amazing jig; in fact, in some ways it’s even better than the Domino. For instance, I can see this this jig routing deeper mortises with a longer router bit-something the Domino simply cannot do. Next, visibility is excellent, making it much easier to rout longer slots with confidence. And, finally, it can easily become a doweling tool by restricting the lateral movement. With a little bit of imagination, a host of useful accessories for chain doweling/mortising can also be built into the design. I hope the person who came up with this jig has applied for a patent, otherwise someone else will probably steal this brilliant idea.

[@tallyman15]

Looks like a good device. You could also use it as a plunge base for your router.

[@wagneralencar]

So awesome and amazing jig, i love this!!!!

[@DingsWorkshop]

Yea I was surprised with how well this works!

[@jimfeaster4837]

Great video !

[@yuangao1804]

谢谢！拜托多介绍一些这样的省钱组合，因为我只是一个业余业余又业余的爱好者，又是女生，这样小巧实用又实惠的东西真是太好了！👍

[@VladimirLavrinenko]

Спасибо, было очень интересно и познавательно!

[@josevelez7539]

Thanks for presenting us with the jig. It had potential but I would prefer to save for the Festool.

[@stevebruford991]

I ordered one of these on FB last November still waiting for it

[@henriquepastl4921]

Really good accessorie

[@protect.your.digits.creations]

I think this is Fantastic and will definitely check it out , also I now have subscribed to you page

[@NelsonVillacorta]

This is amazing. Can you provide an update on version 2 development? Will that be available soon? Or even this version 1, I noticed it's currently out of stock on the eBay link?

[@stephenbailey3496]

Good jig. I agree with a lot of the comments that this is a lot cheaper than buying a domino machine but honestly depends on how much you use it . For example if you are doing thousands of joints and need to use on site where dust extraction and no possibility for clamping workpiece then buy the festool. Otherwise a great jig!

[@jarexxsuvexx8212]

After looking at da Festool price this is clearly a no brainer purchase as far as i am concern. That spring back thingie i like a lot.

[@adstaydarksgtslaughter]

Good tools...like it

[@rodswoodworking7151]

I built a jig that I use with a plunge router. It's pretty versatile, but I spent about $160 and a full work day building it. I think this tool is a great alternative to the domino, but I would like to see one that works with more powerful routers.

[@michael.schuler]

Easier said than done. Bigger router brings weight/balance/handling problems --- per Domino 700. In-line relationship between centerline of cutter and centerline of router motor adds another challenge, especially when cutting in horizontal orientation, which is most convenient, especially for long work pieces.

[@jimfeaster4837]

I like a lot !

[@billystray7007]

I have a Domino, but this looks like a nicely machined tool. can't beat the price !!! A guy could do some groove cutting with this too

[@DingsWorkshop]

Domino’s dust control capability is top notch

[@gxtube]

這個Jig非常有創意。

[@DingsWorkshop]

确实非常有创意！

[@jimfeaster4837]

I think it great !

[@user-di9un5zd9b]

Отлично!

[@uptechcncpvclt-1302]

I just bought one!

[@DingsWorkshop]

Cool! Hope you like it!

[@CzKaa]

Two-axis in-hands pantorouter. :D

[@bennylee5787]

感觉的确是不错的。只是价格还是小贵了一点，能控制在120一下就超赞了。

[@Dandoestilla]

I’m currently working on something similar but uses a drill instead, I like this design, when will it be in stock? Thanks

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

Seems like very high precision manufacture... I like it ! BTW ... whats that metal block strapped to your wrist ? 🙄😂 a rare sight these days... 😎👍☘🍺

[@merlehammer377]

Just got my new mortiser. Looks great, but no mention of what the bag of parts is for. A small wavy washer and a lock collar with a set screw..Could use some help with this.. can't wait to start using it..THANKS

[@marxelosherrera8800]

Que bueno que salio un producto que reemplase a la festool domino porque la festool domino 500 es demaciado caro , salusos desde chile

[@JuliusHiiden]

Great design and nice review, that tool machining can cost easily >1000 euro here in Europe

[@kevholmes513]

Needs to be available in the uk

[@box0xB9]

Would setup blocks be useful to set the height? Does the zero on the height scale line up the router bit at the edge of the platform?

[@btrswt35]

Cool. Just have to keep it in mind it's the cost of the jig plus the cost of the router. So more like $300-$350. Still much cheaper, and also has the ability to be more useful with the router.

[@johnnyb362]

Yeah, there are a lot more $350 tools that would bump this one off my list. In fact if I ever had the money to justify this I could probably afford to just buy the festool

[@puddytat62]

Yeah interesting product especially for those who are not pros and do occasional joinery for furniture. Even do pros I’d imagine either domino joiner would be unnecessary since in a higher production environment there would be jigs for repetitive parts. Festool has cornered the market on over priced over hyped tools. Their smaller domino joiner actually NEEDS dust collection or else it clogs up. The big one is heavy and clumsy and must appeal to a very small percentage of the market… big thick slabs joinery… so a very tiny market. A traditional biscuit/plate joiner accommodates the flexibility of loose adjustment but likely is not as strong as a tenon. Alternatively you can do three dowel holes side by side and get similar results to a domino tenon joint. At a fraction of the price. This tool is interesting although in two years it’s shot up from $199 to $260 (30%)plus shipping is $50 so well in excess of buying a plate joiner. With a router you’re certainly over $500 just to do tenons. No bueno Stick to a plate joiner and if you’re obsessed then get a dowel jig for extra strength

[@RanjivJain]

Do we know when this will be available again? It appears to be sold out everywhere...

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

Demo was only on narrow stock. How would you cut the mortise in say, the centre of a 30cm mdf sheet?

[@sebastienrod3364]

Sold out !!! When can i buy it ?

[@frenchyroastify]

I would stick sandpaper on the plate surface for better control.

[@DingsWorkshop]

that is a good idea!

[@EPortillo5000]

Have seen that there is already available a new version for dewalt routers, you can buy 5 Tianli jigs for the price of one festool so for me this is a must have jig.

[@reality150tv]

5? the tool is 250 plus shipping almost 300, add a trim router that works in it, maybe you have one already or maybe you dont, add another 100 that is almost 400 dollars now, and yes significantly cheaper and significantly slower. So roughly 2 and some change you can buy maybe 3 instead of 1 domino, but again it would mainly depend on is it making you money or not, if it is a tool used in ur work flow then you still better off with the domino. I do not own a domino and looked at this as possibility but after seeing the price i think i would either pay the extra for the domino or just make one myself out of wood as there are several videos on just that already. Having said all that it looks well made and prob well worth the money for hobbyist, but you are still left with the question if you are a hobbyist, should i build one out of wood. I would have been more interested if it went side to side on an angle as in pivoted.

[@EPortillo5000]

@@reality150tv I f you live outside of the US or the EU the shipping is way more in my case the import taxes add up 40% for an electric tool over the sale price of the festool for a $1,000 tool is around $150 shipping and $400 in taxes, for this jig is $250 and qualifies in customs as a tool accesory that only pays 13% tax so $32.50 and maybe $50 for the shipping. Each of us see this from our own reality. Right now I do the floating tenons or dominoes on the router table and to my own tenons with hardwood thos allows me to use bigger tenons when needed, this jig is just more practical way of doing it.

[@reality150tv]

@@EPortillo5000 I have no idea where you are at, but you are getting screwed if u are paying that high in taxes, it sounds like u are in some 3rd world country, to not have an authorized festool reseller or something. We are then left with the you can make this tool out of wood for hardly nothing and it would be a fun shop project.

[@EPortillo5000]

@@reality150tv Indeed I'm way south of the border, and the taxes are 13% VAT or sales tax and 28% import tax since is an european brand and only if is made in the usa and bought directly from the manufacturer and if they send the right paperwork the import tax is 0%.

[@reality150tv]

@@EPortillo5000 Well that sucks my friend, still i recommend checking out some of the wooden diy versions of this jig, I have seen atleast 6 wooden versions that you could easily make out of scraps and depending on what version some using drawer slides and some using bearing blocks like this one, prob around $20.00 for everything besides ur scraps. I might even make one this weekend and make a video on it, just for a project. What ever route u choose good luck and have fun.

[@Uxai71]

Deberían diseñarlo para poder trabajar en angulo y ya sería tan buena como la festool Os animo a ello y tendréis más ventas seguro

[@haihoangvan170]

cool

[@davidjupin8797]

What is the range of the jig, meaning how far below the top can you rout the mortise? I need to go 2-3”.

[@khangle3472]

I have the domino DF500. Just bought this on their website for less than $60 with free shipping. I'll keep this in my truck for on site work. The domino stays in my shop.

[@DingsWorkshop]

very cool!!

[@jckid66]

Reminds me of pantorouter

[@dieselrugg]

dang...price has went up, but still worth it IMO.

[@_Nico_las]

The cost is 250 not 199.. but this jig is cool, with a 50€ mortise on amazon it's good opportunitie

[@boyuantian9510]

谢谢！

[@DingsWorkshop]

谢谢谢谢！！

[@therealsparkman]

It certainly is an ideal solution for joining in small projects, but I would prefer a larger biscuit joiner for larger sized builds. You don't necessarily have to purchase a Festool. That being said, where does one purchase the plugs for this style mortise? Good review.

[@DingsWorkshop]

I actually made my own plugs on my table saw haha

[@MrMNRichardWright]

Compared to festtool it’s a very attractive alternative

[@ravenheart1439]

That's slick...did they ever update it, gotta fit the DeWalt, if one doesn't have yours they got the DeWalt...looks simple to use...

[@DingsWorkshop]

They did have an updated version and I’m getting one soon. The updated version adds a spring so it’s easier to retract. I’ll do a review after I receive it

[@dougprentice1363]

Link to buy doesn't work.

[@gregorhochschild7811]

What is the plunge depth with the right router bit? It would be a great addition to the DF500 if the plunge depth is more.

[@DingsWorkshop]

I measured the movement depth is about 2 inches

[@CHLA94]

Wow this is exciting. Does the makita jig work with the new Hikoki M1808DA trim router?

[@DingsWorkshop]

hmm I'm not familiar with the Hikoki M1808DA. But if its 65mm, then yes it will work this jig. Also I believe the maker of this jig if now offering new version which supports different spindle diameters.

[@CHLA94]

@@DingsWorkshop Thank you my friend

[@daddywoofdawg]

Think it would fit the Bosch colt router? kind of a standard in most shops.

[@DingsWorkshop]

I'm not sure the spindle size of the Bosch Colt. the mounting hole for this jig is designed for 65mm. I THINK the Bosch Colt is around 2-7/8 inch ish? that should fit

[@stevenowen9279]

Where can these be brought from please?

[@amuroryo7300]

Makita 18Vの充電器(2個)とドリルを所有。バッテリー🔋電動機の初期投資は少々お高い。が、本体のみの値段はそんなに負担にならない。国内で手に入るならマキタのルーター購入考えようかなぁ。

[@pooploop3509]

Handles the load

[@Spratlyk9]

Where can I buy it?

[@estevesolis2592]

No hay disponible en EBAY, ¿donde consigo?

[@Sharedcare]

It's a shame they will not deliver to the UK, I tried to buy one on eBay and they refused to deliver to my address

[@nathanscheigert1508]

$200(US) for jig, $100 for router. $300 just to start. 1/3 the cost of a FT Domino. No angles, no dust collection, no guides. Video shows it being very unstable, due to using the router wanting to "pull" it. I agree that the FT Domino is expensive and overpriced, but this isn't even close in comparison to its capabilities and engineering. Keep working on it.

[@mrrberger]

The price on that jig will plummet as copies hit the market.

[@mikekenneally5466]

How wide the mortise max width and height

[@chrisil9356]

Kann man so ein Gerät kaufen mit 43er Spannhals.

[@meatstick12gben]

I get it that,Festool has the patent on their tool , but damn , does it have to cost so much. I think they would sell more and make more with huge sales if it was more affordable for most. It is an awesome tool though, but it's way out my budget. This seems way more reasonable even if it dont have all the bells and whistles the Festool, were proud of our tool, does

[@JakeEllison94]

What if you want a domino in the middle of a large piece?

[@DanielLopez-sz1lx]

This actually looks really cool and has a lot of promise but the one caveat that I have is that it would be nice if there was a piece of clear plastic covering the area where the exposed bit is, there could be potential for a bad accident there.

[@thehandseesall]

Well, a router in of itself has the potential for a bad accident. power tools are not a good pairing with clumsy, thoughtless people

[@DanielLopez-sz1lx]

@@thehandseesall anything has a potential for doing damage If it rotates at a high speed it's not about being careful , it's the question about reducing or minimize risk as much as possible. You can be careful with your power tools for 15 plus years but take your eye off what you're doing one time can lead to disaster.

[@geowhiz1]

I enjoyed your presentation on Tianli mortising attachment. I purchased a 'similar' attachment from a Facebook ad. It just arrived with no instructions for putting it together ... just a picture with parts labeled in Chinese. While the machining was good, the saddle for holding the compact router was two aluminum 'U"s that have no adjustment. The pistons have no measurements and there is one knob for adjusting horizontal and vertical with no clue as to where it goes. Hey... It was less than 1/4 the price of the Tianli... although "making it work" will cause me some headaches. I consider it a lesson learned.

[@DingsWorkshop]

HI Donald - out of curiosity, do you still have link to where you purchased the jig? I'm interested to have a visual idea of what it looks like

[@geowhiz1]

@@DingsWorkshop No, I have tried to find the ad on Facebook with no success. Joe Doe was the name on the return address in New York... I will try to send you a picture. Thanks for your quick response. Merry Chritmas!

[@geowhiz1]

I have tried to add a picture... I can send it to an email link or elsewhere if you have a better selection.

[@daviddong1561]

请问在哪里可以买到，我在ebay为什么买不了？

[@martinhabich5078]

Someone got a Link to that tool/ jig ? the Links in Vid are old :/

[@dietmarfinster3176]

save your money with the milling machine. save your money with round dowels in holes and slots too.

[@davidmcgrath6507]

Hello! plunge router with edge guide

[@danielespinoza9781]

donde se puede comprar¿

[@hjchin13]

How do you make a hole if the joinery is in the middle not in the corner?

[@jtotheb-ip2hh]

Take your router out of this jig and put it in its original base, then run it up against a straight edge.

[@icemen63]

Здравствуйте. Сколько стоит данное приспособление?

[@woodpecked3D]

wow this is incredible.. it could of saved me from buying a $2000 domino last week -.-

[@DingsWorkshop]

No regrets. The Festool domino is a very capable tool. Congratulations on the purchase!

[@sten-akegranberg9807]

What about building it for European neck standard. 43 mm?

[@DingsWorkshop]

I'll ask the product vendor. I know they're working on a design to fit larger routers, but not sure about the European standards

[@andrevandesteene3942]

Bonjour,peut-il être livré en Belgique. Si oui,à quel prix en euros.

[@sportfoot6341]

Salut comment peut-on acheter cette machine j'ai vraiment besoin de ça je suis actuellement au Liban ???

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I want to go across the face, in the middle. Haven't found a good explanation for how to do that yet, by any means.

[@paullau4195]

when can buy Tianul jig ？

[@ImtiazAli-or5pi]

It's great tool I can't find it can you put a link where to buy please

[@DingsWorkshop]

unitedclamps.ca/products/domino-jig-for-makita-rt0701c?variant=40535780491447

[@duartepaintinghandymanservices]

I didn't see it used on miters though

[@Soho-Carpenter]

你好！感謝你的木工影片分享。 影片中你說在eBay可以買到這個開榫工具，但是我在eBay找不到這件商品，請問目前在那裡可以購買的到？

[@DingsWorkshop]

这里有：unitedclamps.ca/products/domino-jig-for-makita-rt0701c?variant=40535780491447 还可以试一下这个折扣券：Q5060ZKXYPWP

[@Soho-Carpenter]

@@DingsWorkshop 感謝🙏！ 現在就進去購買