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   esch5995 | Jan 20, 2022 05:39am | #1

   I don't have experience with the Domino bits specifically but I can tell you Amana is brand you can trust and have had good results with other bits and blades.

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   gary_vaiskauckas | Jan 20, 2022 09:17am | #2

   esch, Thank you. Amana's reputation is what peaked my interest.

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   eddo234 | Jan 20, 2022 10:06am | #3

   I own Amana and CMT cutters for my DF700, both are good quality. I can’t speak about longevity, yet, because I haven’t used them enough. I have Amana shaper cutters, though, and they’ve kept sharp very well. I remember a couple of years ago when I was researching them, someone commented that the Amana they bought made their tenons fit very slightly looser than the Festool, but not enough to worry about. I haven’t had that issue with my Festool tenons (and I mostly make my own tenons anyway).

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   john_c2 | Jan 20, 2022 10:21am | #4

   I haven't used anything but Festool cutters. But Seneca Woodworking makes some very useful accessories.

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   eddo234 | Jan 20, 2022 10:36am | #5

   Agree on Seneca. I have the Domiplate, Domishim, and metric-to-imperial height gauge, but for me the most important thing is their adapter for using DF500 cutters in my DF700. I went back and forth about which Domino to buy, not wanting to make an expensive mistake. Entry doors, chairs, outdoor furniture? DF700. Cabinet doors, alignment, smaller pieces? DF500. Unless I was back in the big production mode I was in decades ago, I can't afford both. The adapter made the DF700 an easy decision for me. One tool to rule them all!

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   gary_vaiskauckas | Jan 20, 2022 11:24am | #6

   John and eddo, Thank you. I've come to the same conclusion about the DF700 and Seneca products.

   I am considering buying:

   1. DOMINO Joiner DOMINO XL DF 700 EQ-Set

   2. the Seneca Woodworking Small Mortise Kit for Festool Domino XL DF700

   3. TSO Products DBF-45 BigFoot v2.0 Base System for Festool Domino

   4. Plus size(s) of Domino cutters for next project - and eventually probably all of the sizes.

   Have you found any other Festool Domino or other manufactures products that you would recommend?

   I take on projects of all sizes and plan to use the Domino to complement traditional mortise and tenon joinery and for alignment of panels and plywood (I do not own a biscuit joiner).

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   john_c2 | Jan 20, 2022 05:00pm | #11

   The Dockplate XL and a Ramon Vazquez Dock are definitely tops on my list.

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   eddo234 | Jan 20, 2022 11:47am | #7

   I don't own one of these, and I would probably make it myself anyway, but this is an interesting addition. Seneca Tools makes add-ons for this add-on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj7YBg34evQ&t=67s

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   eddo234 | Jan 20, 2022 11:48am | #8

   Another review of the same Domino Dock. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJe7tnI7ydk

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   gary_vaiskauckas | Jan 20, 2022 12:40pm | #9

   eddo, Thank you. I'll consider the Domino Dock for the future. I'd definately want the Seneca Woodworking Dock Plate XL and Kreg Clamp to secure the work piece. The second youtube video had a 20,000 rpm oscillating blade less than 1 inch from fingers. Very bad safety practice from my perspective.

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   eddo234 | Jan 20, 2022 01:37pm | #10

   Yep, people do stupid things, on and off YouTube. :-)