How to Calibrate the Festool Domino

[@mikevyvyan7060]

Wow! How ignorant can an individual be? I have owned a Domino for 9 years and been frustrated by the inaccuracy of some of my work and only now, watching your video, have I discovered both the problem and solution. So I am off to carefully calibrate my machine. Thank you for this very useful and valuable insight. Brilliant video 15 out of 10!

[@TheWoodgrafter]

You and me both, all credit to Half Inch shy (I think it was his video) Good luck

[@DRMadeIt]

Dude I’ve had mine for 6 years and have been too lazy to look into this 😅

[@TheWoodgrafter]

Simple fixes, I know right.….

[@michael.knight]

Never knew you could calibrate it. Great reference for when I might need to calibrate mine in the future.

[@TheWoodgrafter]

Yes it was a surprise to me as well. Cheers Andy

[@samrix5793]

Useful video!!! Great to see regular content again

[@TheWoodgrafter]

Cheers Sam

[@JGV_IX]

I had no idea 😮 Thanks a million for this!

[@TheWoodgrafter]

You are welcome, I also had no idea until I researched it. Definitely worth sharing. Cheers Andy

[@localele1]

Nicely presented and concise info. It is always good to be aware of machine maintenance and setup. Usually not hard to do but keeps the brain working.

[@TheWoodgrafter]

Thank you for the feedback. Cheers Andy

[@AlAmantea]

There is a MUCH faster and more reliable way to realign the reference point. Using a marking gauge or 0,05mm mechanical pencil, make a squared line 37mm in from the edge of a known square corner on a board. Using either of the two reference pins, align the Domino machine to the line, and recalibrate the reference mark using the T10 torx bit as shown in the video. I much prefer to do it this way, as I am utilizing the accuracy of the machines built in reference points and not relying on anything else except for the 37mm distance from the edge of a known square board.

[@TheWoodgrafter]

Hi, thank you for this tip. That makes perfect sense. Kind regards Andy

[@paultay23]

Very Timely Andy... I have a bespoke side table with one magazine rack to make, must check my underused Domino (my fault) is calibrated for the job...well explained matey.

[@TheWoodgrafter]

Cheers Paul. Quick fix and worth a check Andy

[@AB-nu5we]

Very cool tip. I think I had to calibrate my DF 700 when I first got it, but don't remember what I used to get the bottom plate line and the plastic plate line to line up....hmmm... . What I do remember, is the struggle I had tightening the plastic measure's screws. The plate constantly moved as I tightened the screws. It was a hassle, but has worked very well since. Thanks for the reminder tip!

[@TheWoodgrafter]

Yes that little plastic plate can be tricky, it moves and can also end up not square to the device. Worth checking and adjusting though. Cheers Andy

[@trev2417]

Brilliant just brilliant

[@TheWoodgrafter]

Thank you, I can’t claim the credit for this one - just passing on a great tip: Cheers Andy

[@trev2417]

Excellent

[@TheWoodgrafter]

Thank you.

[@Carpenters_Canvas]

I have consistent issues with the faces lining up, my neighbor does as well, he told me about it before my first use, and of course it did the same thing as his, mark the domino, cut the holes, put them together (dry fit) and the tops are off by 1/16 th almost. any tips? I use the right method of plunging slowly, and as square as possible to the same effect. sent the thing back to Fastool and they said there's nothing wrong with it, biscuits are more accurate than this. RIP 1200 dollars??? or is there a solution?

[@TheWoodgrafter]

Interesting, is it always the same offset ?

[@HeadBroski]

Did you recalibrate the plastic gauge like shown in the video? Festool isn't going to do that for you because it can get bumped in shipping.

[@Carpenters_Canvas]

@@HeadBroski I'm speaking to how flush the boards are after joining them. typically, there is a 1/32-1/16 difference. in heights after bringing the boards to the same thickness and squaring them. it's not the position of them it's almost like the domino bits are skewed or something.

[@Carpenters_Canvas]

@@HeadBroski I'm speaking to how flush the boards are after joining them. typically, there is a 1/32-1/16 difference. in heights after bringing the boards to the same thickness and squaring them. it's not the position of them it's almost like the domino bits are skewed or something.

[@HeadBroski]

@@Carpenters_Canvas could you compress the domino and confirm that with a square?

[@exigauner]

My felt from 1 meter high table, and i must calibrate it too. It need only 10 min and it was precise like new👍

[@TheWoodgrafter]

Ouch, I bet you cried when it hit the ground. It is a good point, I have a vague recollection of dropping mine from the bench. Probably why it was out. Cheers Andy

[@exigauner]

@@TheWoodgrafteri catched the hose, its scared the crap out of me😅. its a little dent on side, but it works still fine👍

[@Ozzy-vd7lc]

Promo*SM 🙏