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   Troy | Mar 20, 2007 11:52pm | #1

   I think it is an apples and oranges comparison. The Domino is a neat machine but is limited in the size of Mortises made. the FMT is not as portable but can make bigger moritses. I could see were each would be a great tool.

   Troy

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   parrothead | Mar 21, 2007 12:12am | #2

   It is like Troy said, it depends on what you want to do. They have one of the Leigh's here at work in the sample shop. Very nice machine you can do some very nice things on it. It does take a learning curve and you can spend quite a bit more than just the cost of the machine in bits.

   Mike

   We are the people our parents warned us about. J. Buffett
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   jvk | Mar 21, 2007 02:23am | #3

   I got the leigh fmt.  I really like it and it really didn't take long to make a perfect m&t.  There are limitations of the width & thickness of your stock (to reach center).  It isn't capable of making m&t's on a bookcase shelf end. Their D4r with the m2 is for that type of m&t.  The 'f" stands for "frame".  I made 2 jigs up for mine that helped to make shoulder / shoulder lengths "exacting" and to make unlimited length of stock easier to tenon.  It is a great tool for what it does.

   trimjim
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   blivingstone | Mar 21, 2007 04:51am | #4

   Hello,

   I purchased a FMT about 85 days ago.  It took a little while but I am now quite proficient with it.  I like it a lot, although it is somewhat time-consuming.  I am however going to return it within the 90 day return timeframe.

   The Domino just looks so much faster and more efficient.  If I never heard of the Domino, I am sure I would have gotten my money's worth out of the FMT.  I checked out a store demo of the Domino, and I think it is going to be a major tool innovation.  I build cabinets, with face frames, cabinet doors, etc.  I am going to miss the FMT, but such is the price of progress.  Thank you.

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   dgreen | Mar 21, 2007 05:39am | #5

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   Hastings | Mar 21, 2007 06:07am | #6

   Moon:

   You might want to check out the Festool Owners Group and in particular this thread:

   http://festoolownersgroup.com/index.php?topic=347.0

   Just heard from McFeely's that my Domino will be shipped March 30th.

   As noted in the FWW review, the dust collection performs an important cooling function so if you don't have the Festool dust collector, you will need to get that or find a way to hook up your own dust collector to it. With the vacuum, tenons, bits and accessories it really is a $1,200 purchase.

   BTW, there some great videos on the site that might help you make a more informed decision.

   Hastings