Toolamanjaro
Festool’s Domino has been a huge star ever since its release in 2007. Everyone who has used one has only great things to say about it Its an incredibly versatile tool, allowing for mortises to be cut in a variety of size ranges for use in everything from face frames to doors. It speeds up construction and is stronger than many other similar joining methods. The legendary Festool dust collection also makes it a pleasure to use. The only complait that we’ve heard about it (well besides for the price of course) is that it can’t be used on really large projects, as the Domino DF500 maxes out at about a 1″ deep slot and about a half inch thick tenon. It’s always been possible to use multiple domino’s for a stronger joint, but this can be tedious and still not provide sufficient strength.
Now Festool is addressing that issue with an XL version of the Domino. Full details aren’t available yet, however the tenons for it look to be huge, and the tool will use a cutter as large as 14mm. Pricing is obviously yet to be determined, but considering the DF 500 is $800, look for this tool to run well over a grand. Rumors have it that it will be showing up in the US in 2012, as it is shipping in Germany this month. Check out the source for some more pictures.
Source: Festool Owners Group
