Festool Domino DF 500 Connector System 

Hi Guy: I have seen this product on a email. You did a great demonstration of this product. You made it clear how it works and I liked that very much. Yes, there has been several times that I wished I could have some take-a- part furniture. It is great that people are still coming up with good new ideas for products.

Great for closet systems where oftentimes you HAVE to assemble inside the closet itself

Great video. I recently bought this system for my 700. Haven’t used it yet so this video was very helpful. Thank you.😊

Lamello makes a magnetic threading dowel that’s worth taking a look at. What tiny bit it might lack vs this in strength, it more then makes up for in speed and ease of use.

This is a good video explaining and showcasing these connectors. thanks!

Thank you Guy. This is the best video I have watched in regards to this system.

outstanding video. The connector system is really good, but Festool didn't do the best job with the instructions. Your tutorial is a big help!

If you already have a Domino it's not a bad system.. I went with Lamello years ago and it worked for the rare occasion i needed anything like that.

Good afternoon, are there 6mm connectors in the market. I have been seeing only the 8mm. I want to use them to fasten 16mm melamine boards.

Curious as to who makes the work apron you are wearing. Been through several types and just have no found one that is practical and has a good layout to it. Thanks Scott

this was very helpful. thanks

thank you very much for this excellent demonstration. this will help my choice. Perfect

Awesome information

On LR32 option how do you position the side stops for the spacing of the first pin from the bottom or the top of the side boards? The question may sound confusing for people who do not use LR32 but the stops have positions for 9 mm, 16 mm and 32 mm for starting the first hole. Do you use 9 mm?

Guy, I’m building a Murphy bed with my son who is in college. I anticipate he’ll be moving around for a few years after he graduates and may want to disassemble and reassemble the bed several times. I was planning on using pocket screws fully expecting them to stop working well after a few installations. Now I’m thinking of using these connectors. My questions, since you’ve built the identical Murphy bed kit we are using is this, do you think this joining system would be strong enough for the wood frame? Would it hold everything together through a number of setup and take downs? Thanks for the great instructional videos. They are well produced and your instructions are thorough. It’s a huge help.

Good Vid Guy! This isn’t the first one I’ve seen but it is the best on this subject. Thanks.

Has any used these to connect face frames?

What is the t-track on the edge of your bench that accepts the Festool clamps?

This is a great video. Would you use this connector system for a hotel bed frame? Who knows what kind of beating a hotel bed experiences?! I have a project building bed frames for a small hotel, and was considering this method.

Great video thanks for sharing with us

I scored a lamello zeta p2 recently for a crazy deal. They make Tenso and clampex connectors among others. Far less obtrusive to these in my opinion.

Guy!! Thank you for a great video. I have been considering them. Now I will buy them for sure!!

Cool system thanks for reviewing this

That is slick! Thanks for posting.

Hey guy I appreciate the video I finally got my own domino 500 and I was trying to put a stand together for a fish tank however on the normal 90° angle corner that’s at the beginning of this video I noticed that my vertical piece was about 2 -4mm off of the ground and did not sit flush with the bottom piece could you tell me what the height is that you have the domino set to? I had mine set to 16 mm. thank you

Appreciate your video...thanks!

I don't own a domino yet but this looks interesting. How strong would you say these connectors are? Would they wobble over time or is it pretty solid?

Wish there was a way to rent these for occasional use.

I was unaware that there was a 9.5 mm stop for the LR32 system. Was this a special order item from Festool, if not, then does one complete a 9.5 mm spacing using the existing 16mm/ 32mm stop in a special manner. Also, you did a great job of presenting the material. I learned a great deal.

Good video Guy! How do you like the C18 drill ? In the last 5 months , bought the T 18 and the C 18 . They are fantastic !!

do you think this system would work well with particle board 3/4 material ? for closet and such

gracias por ese aporte de enseñanza amigo , buen video

I am trying to decide if the 500 is the best for my work mainly being a stair guy but that round attachment would never get used most of my handrail profiles are larger and have more profile I have spoken with other stair guys and most have the 500 but then wished they had the XL what model would you recommend for the projects you have the most need of a Domino ? Thank You for all the time you take for helping us take bigger steps!

Nice input Guy, mystery solved 👏👏

Well done instruction video, Guy.

Hey Guy, great presentation. With regards to the the domino version of the butt joint. The first piece that you inserted into the domino hole which then accepts the pin, what is preventing that piece from being pulled back out? Is the pin expanding the unit taking advantage of a series of serrated type edges? Cheers mate.

Thanks for the info Guy! 👍👊

Yes the Festool Domino certainly is innovative but has stamped proprietary all over it from their tenons to the tool. If you think using it to make a living, think again! Festool certainly doesn't leave much of a profit after you take out its costs,in today's competitive market. If your thinking using the Domino to manufacture and market knock-down furniture ... good luck trying to compete with IKEA!

I have looked at this quite a lot, but the price is just prohibitive for what you get. Festool tools are expensive and in my opinion worth it. What bothers me is that even after you buy into the system you pay a steep, steep premium for component parts like these. It makes one feel a little taken advantage of. Great video though. Really enjoyed it.

Excellent video!

Hey Guy thanks for the good introduction in to the new System! By the way what shop apron are you wearing in this video? Greets Lukas

Dear Mr. Guy, this is a very good video. One question though; I have a Lamello Clamex system which is comparable. And I also have a Domino DF 500 power tool, and the LR 32 system. Being the advocate of the Devil; what are the main arguments to buy the connectors compared to clamex P (or S). Are the joints considerably stronger? Would you say the system works quicker? Any input is welcome before I run the the hardware store and buy myself the connectors-box.

All the exposed connectors look great.

Thanks for the video Guy, you fill a void in the learning curve for this system. I have a question not related to the Connector System but rather what seems to be your table saw extension. It looks like you have made a MFT type extension to your Powermatic, is that the case? if so is it the fence stock or cut off side of the blade? Trying to figure out how I could to that to my stock side with the rails there. Thanks.

Thank you for the Great Video you make ist very good :) its a Great System

Good video Guy. Have an upcoming project that these would be perfect for. Can these Festool fittings be fully disassembled from the boards they are in? I know some pieces of the knock down/assembly fasteners for the Festool 700 XL can not be removed. Do you have the part number of the Festool kit you used for the video? Also what brand/model is the apron you were using in the video. Thanks Guy. Ron

I find it odd that Makita or Hitachi haven't made their own version of the the df 500...one machine that could use the small cutters of both the 500 and the 700 for about $ 700.00 u.s. it would sell like hotcakes

This is just a way to put things together like discount furniture store junk.

Отлично!

What is the kit no.?

Make Your Own Flat Packs!

So Festool made an incredibly overpriced IKEA set? Hopefully someone with sensible pricing will jump in with a similar system, as it really is very clever.

IKEA on steroids,,, want :)

Cool, but HAAAAASSLE!! I say rafix and outsource to CNC and construction drill

They GOTCHA! Connectors are cost prohibitive! Cant wait for their patents to expire!

What is a 36 mm domino or do you mean 8x30mm

Oh why did you have to go and push that little green button on your CT Vac hose? Now i've got to go out and buy one of those little green buttons too! And it's all your fault!

It is a shame that it’s so uncommon for ppl to be willing to save up for nice things anymore, especially tools. That the cheap obsolescence engineering into everyday things and the fake need to own 200 things instead of a few nice things are so common that it’s almost impossible to convince them that this Festool stuff is absolutely not “too” expensive or overpriced, it’s priced exactly right.

I hope IKEA does not see this. They might steal the idea and come up with something cheaper, simpler, and faster.

Seems slow and error prone

well that looks cool!

with the df 500 and all these things do you use the powermatic 719t mortiser anymore? and if you didn't have one would still buy one?? thanks, doug

thank you.