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!
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.
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!
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.
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?
@@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 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.
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
