You've been lied to - Domino 500 or 700.

The Festool Domino is for mortising floating tenons - a handheld power mortiser that makes mortising fast & accurately. Available in two models the DF 500 or the XL DF 700. The Domino works like a biscuit joiner, just way way better!!!
#hewandawe

[@HewAndAwe]

I'm really stuck for what content to make... What would you like to see????

[@samsboringchannel]

I'd watch your take on the list video that is all the rage at the moment, (5 tools not to buy, woodworkers beginners tools etc, ) I know you probably think they're pish, but I reckon your version of that would be watchable and would kick the other videos to touch. Your reviews set you apart from the others, and I reckon this sort of video would work. You've got a spelling mistake in your title too mate, (Domino) this is a cracking video but needs to be accessible on the search!

[@tonyworkswood]

@@samsboringchannel Wel spoted. Even I mised it. Chers Sam.

[@davidblake1663]

As Sam said, I like the "tools not to buy" idea, "worst tools I've bought," "tools you've bought and never used twice." October time is when people may start thinking about Christmas gifts -- either for a woodworker to make, or to buy for one. If you're going to make something for the Mrs. then show us that. I was thinking of making a luxury loo seat for big arses after checking out a video on early thunderboxes. And/or a sewing box for her, with trays and stuff. Have a dream of making a bent wood computer seat, with swivel base. And a cigar box with cedar inlay. Or I'll get her a box of milk-tray like every other year.

[@tonyworkswood]

Hi Ben it's great to see that you have both the biscuit jointer and the Domino machines at your disposal. Could you perform a joint test in say 18mm, 3/4" thick chipboard, MFC, ply or MDF on a common easy 90 degree corner joint for typical simple cabinet construction. Obviously on bigger jobs thicker material the length of the larger Domino has an advantage, but it would be fun to see how smaller panel joints in the face side of common sheet materials compare in a brake test. 6mm and/or 8mm diameter dowels, number 20 biscuits and 20mm wide Domino loose tenons. Fully glued as in a proper job and also the speed of the machining time cycle as that may be a factor. Cheers Tony

[@davidsmethurst4318]

Projects please. I'm never going to do that level, I'm a DIYer/home cabinet type, but 1. They are works of art, 2. Loads of info on first principles in there. 3. Your problem/balls-up solving is great and 4. Love the in your face bullshit busting humour. I spose it might not get the clicks though and we want you to thrive man.

[@dennishughes3250]

I am drawn to this channel more and more. Feels like the rebellious edge challenging some of the "established truths" of woodworking. All power to you, please continue!

[@tonyworkswood]

Correct.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Dennis, thank you for the compliment 🍻😊🍻

[@stephenmcdermott1242]

Thank you for the no bs video. I’m looking into purchasing one and these were my exact sentiments, but every video I saw cried about the weight of the machine. Man up!!

[@HewAndAwe]

You’ll notice an affiliate link in their about too, they mostly recommend the 500 cause it’s the shelter one and you’re more likely gonna spend on the 500. 🤨

[@michaelsnelling2918]

Hi Ben spot on no brainer … the same reasons why I bought the 700 … with the Seneca and Domiplate you have all bases covered … love that machine

[@HewAndAwe]

I’ve heard about the Doiplate, I watched a vid about it and I still don’t get it, what is it, what does it that’s so good?

[@grahamholland7323]

Keep up the build vids... Always informative and I always learn something!

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Graham, they’re often the vids that get the least views unfortunately, but I’m on my way to the workshop today to start a build 😊

[@nobbyroj]

Wow, I do like the `cut of your Jib` !!!!! WOW... Perfectly explained.... 68 year old cabinet maker here, and love your method of telling `how it is`. I do have the 500, but this makes total sense. ! Now I see it, Now I spend. !!! Look out Wifey, another tool coming into the workshop soon !! Where's your credit card? Many thanks

[@HewAndAwe]

I cut mine up 😂

[@riversidewoodworks]

Totally agree Ben. I own both and wouldn’t ever go back. Cheers. Love the DF700.

[@HewAndAwe]

I watched a load of other vids and I can see why they punt the lesser machine cause that’s more affordable and then peeps buy using their affiliate links 😤 I hate that bullshit!

[@liamcallahan5726]

As usual a well thought out video, cheers and look forward to more...............

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Liam 😊

[@nesgets]

Cheers Hoss In my wood butchery I don't have much call for a domino but at times it would make life easier and now I know what to choose Keep preaching the gospel THREE SAWS AND THE TRUTH

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers buddy! Hope you have a lovely week! 🍻😊🍻

[@alexpeach6615]

im starting to look forward to your vids like i used to look forward to the proffesionals on a sunday night! ( washed and ready for bed ) as for content what about some pukka jigs, thats one of the many, many things i struggle with. cheers ben keep it up.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Alex! That’s a great compliment! 😊 jigs is a funny one cause they come up in a build where I need to solve a problem. Those jigs we see peeps make like a table saw lathe u use once and forget about 9 times out of 10. But tell me more?

[@alexpeach6615]

@@HewAndAwe all right, tell us how to find workshop space, cause i cant find any in oxford not that dont cost thousands anyway. how about making something out of pallets, dont think thats been done before!. whatever you do keep doing it.

[@alphaqubec2508]

Thank you for the review!

[@EarthRoomUK]

Like your style my man. With you on the 700. Great video.

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers dude! Hope you had a lovely weekend 🍻🍻🍻

[@nobbyroj]

Thank you very much. Makes `Total` sense.... So right, in so many aspects.

[@HewAndAwe]

Glad to of helped Nobby.

[@johnsanchez1619]

Thanks for the comparison. I agree and for what I enjoy building the 700 fits the bill. I also particularly like your comment about the weight of the machine. Weight doesn’t matter to me and my friends, for what we do.

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers John, its also the depth stop 15mm deep isn't 15mm with the smallest cutter..

[@dandoe7260]

Haha, you're funny man! Just found your channel and subbed. I have the 700 as I like to build entry doors and need the Mr Ed size dominos, I built a new house and built my entry door with the 700, I built it 42" wide x 96" tall x 2-1/4" thick out of sapele, really happy with the way it came out, so the 700 and the robland x31 almost makes a complete shop, but I ended up buying a 25" oliver planer and a 16" oliver jointer, both with Byrd cutterheads and will be setting up a new shop this coming year if all works out. Anyway, love what you do. Thank you

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Dan for the compliment, good luck with the new shop man, hope it works out for you! I hope you had a lovely Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@yodabert1]

Informative

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Yoda 🍻🍻🍻

[@SujMenon]

Interesting view Ben. Makes sense to have both for different uses. Obviously in most cases bigger is better 😜

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers buddy, financially it’s a big hit to have both! I know which one I’d sooner use. I have two cause one was gifted to me one Christmas 😁

[@liamcallahan5726]

Sorry, I did not read the earlier comments, but those echo my thoughts as well. Keep on, mate.

[@sm4629]

Was in the market for one. Almost went with the 500 because of all the YT videos I’ve seen that skew to the 500 in their comparisons. But always, in the back of my head, I’ve thought… but the 700 does more? Thank you for the confirmation bias you’ve given me. I’ll go with my gut and a couple of playing cards 😂 +sub

[@HewAndAwe]

I kinda work it now if I see a affiliate link in the description for an expensive tool I take it really with a pinch of salt... Tools that are cheap I believe mostly get honest reviews. I couldnt care either way, if I think its shit I will say! I gain so little bar whats more important, respect.

[@brandongross7821]

Excellent humor in the comparison. 😂😂

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheer Brandon! I hope you had a lovely Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

Great video Ben, I'm not fortune enough to own a domino.... Yet! But thought your no BS approach was very enlightening and the sound fx "BOING!" 😂🤣😂 But seriously I have my wish list and could not decide which one to put on there, even after watching other domino videos 😩, but you have helped me to make my decision, especially as I will be using it in winter too 😉, Mr Ed 🐴 it is!

[@HewAndAwe]

Glad to of helped mate! 😊

[@edwinghysebrechts9377]

I have both machines too, agree completely that the df700 is a better engineered machine, i especially like the index pins, the ones on the 500 always seem clumsy, in the way with multiple holes and the wrong center distance. The weight of the big one remains an issue though when using for longer sessions

[@HewAndAwe]

That’s interesting I find how my wrist, thumb is thrust forward holding the 500 gives me way more cramp etc.

[@edwinghysebrechts9377]

Might have a point there : my forearm cramps up after a while using the df500. Thought it was because I’m getting older, less fit

[@paulbanks8583]

Another good clear video with your normal sense of humour 🙂 keep them coming when you want to make them not to join the treadmill so many on YT seem to have. As for the Domino at the moment I don't have one but I can see me buying one the next time I need one and it will be the BIG BOY HaHa. At present I have a mortising machine that gets used once in a blue moon so I can see that going up for sale soon so I can gain some floor space and a deposit on the domino 🙂

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Paul! 😊 seems to be at my loss not being sheep like. The domino defo makes a mortis machine redundant but I would like one that can cut into odd shaped pieces that the domino can’t do.

[@samsboringchannel]

I don't own either, or a biscuit joiner, or a lot of things for that matter, however I know which way I'd be voting if I ever got to this stage (700)

[@HewAndAwe]

I owned a biscuit jointer only used it a few times to sloppy for my liking.

[@monkeyboysworkshop]

Yes mate! I love my D 700 and have thought about getting the smaller one but not sure I’ll use it that much 🤔

[@HewAndAwe]

Mitres in thin stock like ply is where I reach or it mostly or picture frames, IMO having the 700 the 500 is a luxury if you can have it get it, but its no train smash with out it. Hope youre well dude!!

[@monkeyboysworkshop]

@@HewAndAwe Yeah that’s what I was thinking of needing if for, as the XL goes straight through the other side. I’ll definitely get one in future when I win the lottery haha All well mate, hope you are too 🤙🏻

[@derekhansen7508]

I don’t own a Domino but still found the video interesting and as usual entertaining. Regarding content I enjoy your build videos the most but appreciate that it’s not always possible to produce a build vid once a week. Perhaps a vid explaining your thoughts about design and where your ideas and inspiration come from. How about another hand tools vid but this time on hand planes.

[@HewAndAwe]

I’ve come up with a build vid and heading to the shop today to start. The vid about hand planes has been mentioned twice now, I’ll try and figure a script out, it’s a tough one cause they’re mostly only used to finesse what power tools can’t do which at the mo would make for a very short vid 😬

[@michaelflynn6178]

Funny and informative keep it up as for videos I would to hear what you think of the Festool kapex as I was thinking of buying one.

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Michael, I wouldn’t think twice about it just buy! Regarding mitre saws imo it’s a two horse race the Bosch glide or the kapex 120, the kapex wins cause of the better dust extraction, 3 years free servicing and insurance against theft.

[@paulmaryon9088]

Brilliant stuff, yea like the cut of your jib there, thanks buddy, how about some more hand tool vids or various finishes? Have a good week

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers Paul! I’ll have a think about the hand tool vid, not sure how to put it together as they’re tools that really finish off what power tools can’t finesse.

[@liamcallahan5726]

In answer to your question "content", walk through your process. What brings you to the point of decision and what is your expectation.

[@HewAndAwe]

Great minds and all that, did just that last night and on my way to the shop for a build 😁

[@tonyworkswood]

Hi Ben. Size matters, long and thin goes too far in, short and thick does the trick. Correct me if I'm wrong. Is this specified in the Domino sales literature? I think it's horses for courses depending on what you are joining together, full stop. Thats why you have two at your disposal. I would also have two too. As for the Domino's setting in the middle, I always work from a face side it's more accurate even if it specified central. Love that you mentioned the biscuit jointer, that's my favourite trusted jointing power tool. Sorry Domino supporters everywhere lol. Tony

[@HewAndAwe]

I have two cause one was a Christmas gift. I don’t remember mentioning the biscuit jointer as they’re not comparable, two different machines.

[@tonyworkswood]

@@HewAndAwe ​ 2 min 45 sec ref to the biscuit jointer. They are two different machines entirely, but they always receive a whole lot of bad press. I've posted a request for a test in you pinned comment for a comparison on flat panel work or similar construction where shallow joints can only be used.

[@Billy_bSLAYER]

POW, I'm getting the 700

[@HewAndAwe]

Grats! You’re gonna love it! Now If you figure a way of removing the domino’s when doing a dry glue up, pattern the idea and let me know 😂

[@cristiangheza948]

👍

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers dude 🍻🍻🍻

[@inthewoodworksco.9041]

I have the 700 and I mainly use it for thicker materials like 1.25" or thicker. But every now and then I'd like to use it for 3/4" (19mm) material and have thought about trying to use the 8mm cutter. Anyone ever had any problems with this? I know the standard go to size for that thickness is 5mm or 6mm, but I'd rather not have to buy the adapter and everything if I don't really need to, and can just use the 8mm cutter that already fits on the 700. The points you made about the depth of cut on the 700 vs the 500 is the exact reason I chose the 700 as well.

[@HewAndAwe]

I found that’s a case of what material, mdf and ply not so good, hardwood you get away with it, u mate get some glue coming through the face of the board though.

[@Wellspicedchaffinch]

Could you use a router for that rare occasion? And some kind of jig? Or dowel jig? It's going to be cost versus usage volume question perhaps: sure you could get a 500 and it'd be good - but do you do it often enough to justify the purchase (or does it make you money/save you enough time to warrant the purchase)?

[@detroittrickster3327]

get the 500 bro

[@ShaggtyDoo]

I want to build cabinets and furniture. Is it possible to do both with the 700?

[@HewAndAwe]

Yes but for cabinets with say 19mm carcasses you’ll need that attachments I mention to uses the 500 cutters.

[@detroittrickster3327]

get the 500 trust me if your working on smaller pieces and 3/4 inch wood

[@neilgibb5265]

Yup, 700.

[@richardmorris7508]

Great video… wish I had seen this before I went out and got the 500…. Don’t get me wrong great bit of kit…. But I keep hitting projects that length and width is important…. Well that’s what the boss says… so having to double stack…. Also read loads about issues with warranty if you fit the tool to the 700 that allows you to use the smaller bits…. All in all should have gone for the 700….

[@HewAndAwe]

Yeah I heard that, but how the hell would anyone know… I mean you’d just take it off and send it in to be fixed surely?

[@richardmorris7508]

@@HewAndAwe yep it sounds like a manufacturer just using scare tactics… they said something about them being able to tell it’s been used but god knows how… oh well I’ll just have to wait for a cheap XL to come up for sale….. but it’s ok I found some hens teeth yesterday….

[@detroittrickster3327]

you really need both unless your building doors and barns all day

[@HewAndAwe]

But you can have the best of both worlds with the 700 and extensions 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kuntkrusafixer9477]

Fucking love my df500 for working with smaller stock . Never needed the the df700 . If I need a tenon over 50mm I just use the morticer . Cracking video ben . Refreshing to watch a KZbinr I don't want to hit with a 30 ouncer

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you Ku…. 😂 I’ve stopped watching wood related vids so much waffle trying to get to the 8min mark or the 10 min mark previously (ad revenue).

[@brokenpixel2910]

A it make sense to buy DF700 with Seneca adapter for 4mm dominos?

[@HewAndAwe]

Exactly, buy the 500 when you’ve got some f@&”k you money later, the 700 feels better to use to.

[@brokenpixel2910]

@@HewAndAwe sorry, I didn’t get. If I need 4mm - 8mm, what should I buy? 500 or 700 + Seneca

[@brokenpixel2910]

@@HewAndAwe if I have money, better to buy 700 for small 4mm dominos?

[@HewAndAwe]

@@brokenpixel2910 there’s not a lot of jobs that call for the 4mm domino’s to be honest.

[@brokenpixel2910]

@@HewAndAwe I’ll build many cabinets using 1/2 plywood

[@davidblake1663]

More smutty humour. And that's great.

[@HewAndAwe]

Cheers David, hope you had a nice weekend 🍻😊🍻

[@FixitFingers]

I take personal offence at the implications of James in this video 😅🤔 YoutTube seems to be liking $$$$ in the titles so if you are up for making things to flog off, there is an approach. Of course you need to tell the story of the piece, the wider audience are more interested in seeing the barn the piece of timber came from than the exact way you joined it together it seems.

[@HewAndAwe]

Depends, does the wife agree with me 😅 I hear ya mate and I hate those videos so much I block those channels, there’s just no value in them.

[@FixitFingers]

@@HewAndAwe well I hope after my last effort I'm still on your watch list, you can skip the offending release where I attempted to ironically cash in on the trend 😂 A bloke who never does that and it's just a phenomenal Aussie furniture maker is Nick at Pedulla Studios. High end furniture, excellent DIY video production, until recently never said a word, high end views. You should check out his channel

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

Having watched this video earlier and resonating in my small childish brain for a while, I suddenly realised why smeg and Siemens don't make power tools😳😂

[@HewAndAwe]

Haha smeg, takes me back to Red Dwarf 😅

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

@@HewAndAwe Haha so true😂 “‘Mr Arnold is not his name, his name is Rimmer, or ‘smeghead’😂

[@planespeaking]

I still think the 500 would suit me better. The measurement markings are a bit dumb though.

[@HewAndAwe]

To say dumb is an understatement, that’s caught me out so many times and means a 12 hour hold up while that mortise is glued filled with a domino. I can’t see any reason why they made it like that! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@johnmcmunn3827]

Sorry James .. Size matters !

[@HewAndAwe]

Hahaha

[@joemclauchlan1974]

i have both domino machines the 500 and 700 the 500 is not well designed ergonomically, difficult to push the start button and hold down, on this point alone , i would buy the 700, especially for longer use periods the 500 with the seneca domiplate is used with the 500 upside down, i find this unbalanced and hate it the 700 has a lovely handle and easy to reach start switch the 500 depth cut must be divided by 2 the 700 depth cut is what is actual set and you can see it visually the 700 has 6 setting pins, the 500 has 2 when cutting ,using the machines base as a reference the 700 has more surface area , helps stabiltiy with the semeca adaptor fitted the 700 can work on smaller pieces, its a more comprehensive machine i always fit the biggest domino i can , stronger joint, so 700 is ideal cutting with the 700 seems to take a lot less effort, more mass behind the cutter, stronger machine the 500 has three settings for tightness of mortice, the 700 has two, the latter is less liable to error let me assure you, these settings should only be changed with the machine running

[@HewAndAwe]

Pretty much sums it it to a T. Interesting about the plate, I’ll give that a miss then. Thanks for that.

[@oblux]

In my humble* opinion - Someone is in the wrong game if they're using the big dominos for 'joinery' work (note that joinery work doesn't mean putting bits of sheet material together) If you're needing a joint hefty and strong enough to think about using a DF700 then you should be looking at a proper mortise and tenon joint, bridle joint etc. or something that isn't comprimised by a floating tenon or glue that misbehaves/degrades. I see that festool have a demo video of using a DF700 to make a door which could only be regarded as utter trash. I've got a DF500 for knock-together furniture, non-structural stuff, locating parts and generally things that are meant to be cheap and cheerful/rapid prototyping - they've got their uses but joinery machines they are not. For the the price of a DF700 go out and buy a multico tenoner on ebay. Also, I've never had to buy bags of pre-cut dominos for my DF500 - they're easy enough to make accurately with the right size stock and a roundover bit, and Whitehill make cutters especially for producing dominos [*not so humble]

[@HewAndAwe]

We’re all entitled to our opinions. I disagree though, I made a solid oak gates that are about 4” thick they’re damn heavy and have done two winters and to heat waves and are still solid as the day I made them. It comes down to the right amount of tenons and the right choice of glue. You also get more surface area than a standard tenon as you have to use say 6 of them for a gate like that. And to say a maker is a lesser man if he uses one is a bit insulting fella.

[@oblux]

@@HewAndAwe I'm still not convinced - afterall theres good reasons why any major joinery firm still spends tens of thousands of quid on very smart tenoning machines to make windows and doors etc. Just have a look at Vertongen tenoners and the like - I'm sure said firms would prefer to save a few quid and amount of time simply buying dominos if it was a reasonable alternative. But i certainly wasn't calling any man a cuck for using a domino - I'm just a bit old fashioned and believe a strong mechanical joint is preferable. I've restored countless 100+ year old sliding sash windows with wedged tenons - most of them as good as the day they were made long after the glue has given up the ghost due to the mechancially-locking nature of a wedged tenon. But yep - there are certainly modern-day shortcuts. But modern life is rubbish in many ways

[@debandmike3380]

thank you I won't waste my time by watching the whole video. You'll have 15 boxes of systainers full of tools but then you'll be asked which Domino you would keep how stupid. if you need a tool you buy a tool, who cares if they're both called dominos. Why not say which would you get rid of your domino or your planer your table saw or your jointer.

[@HewAndAwe]

"Stupid", well guess who missed the whole point of the video, then not having watched the whole of it, then shoot your mouth off, stupid is as stupid does!

[@ozone1959]

Yes on all fronts... A WARRIOR CALLS CHANNEL BY CHRISTOPHER will open your eyes... Google it Good video by the way 😁👍

[@HewAndAwe]

Thank you for the compliment! Merry Christmas! 🍻😊🍻

[@BigTubz]

Totally sympathize with the 500 🤏

[@HewAndAwe]

I think a few KZbinrs owe a lot of people an apology! 😬