Why is the Festool Domino so expensive?
You could easily put that money towards another tool for your shop. Personally, I’d rather have more tools than a few expensive ones. If you’re wondering why Festool products are so expensive, it’s because the price matches the quality of the tool.
Is a domino stronger than a biscuit?
The biscuit joiner cutter is shallower than the domino limiting the lateral strength compared to Festool Domino. Biscuits are made from beech wood and have a short grain which is not as strong as a timber with a straight grain which I make my Festool dominos from. The Festool Domino has a greater glue area.
What is stronger dowels or biscuits?
Biscuits make an okay spline sometimes, but dowels are by FAR stronger in most cases. When done correctly, a biscuit joint is at least as strong as a similar size mortise and tenon joint, and decidedly stronger than a dowel joint.”
What is the difference between a biscuit and a domino?
And, biscuits are composite wood in an oblong shape and used only for interior use. On the other hand, a DOMINO joint uses a true mortise and tenon of varying thicknesses and widths. Tenons (the wood piece) are either beech or mahogany for use in interior or exterior projects.
Where is festool made at?
Festool designs and engineers its portfolio of innovative power tool products in its home country of Germany and all Festool power tools are manufactured in Europe.
Who is festool owned by?
TTS Tooltechnic Systems holding company
Festool is a brand of high-end power tools from Germany. Festool Group GmbH & Co. KG is based in Wendlingen and is a subsidiary of the TTS Tooltechnic Systems holding company.
Is Festool worth the cost?
Is Festool Worth the Price? Money is a precious resource and as woodworkers we want to spend it wisely. It is a fact that Festool machines are priced higher than almost any other brand of power tool. All these factors help make Festool power tools a great value and well worth the price.