Festool Domino DF 500 - Overview, Unboxing, How to Use, Demonstration, & Accessories

In this video you'll see everything you need to know about the Festool Domino DF 500! I'll also demonstrate how to use the trim stop and cross stop!
Tools/products in this video (amazon affiliate)
Festool Domino (DF500): amzn.to/3EHqCko
Festool Domino (XL DF700): amzn.to/3CXU4Bp
Festool 48L dust extractor: amzn.to/3TtXG3z
Festool 40mm x 6mm domino (1140 pack): amzn.to/3yIYlpP
Festool 6mm cutter: amzn.to/3TmtYxl
This was filmed with an iPhone 14 Pro and edited in iMovie. Thanks for watching! Be sure to subscribe and check out some of my other videos! Find me on Instagram (MMCC_Woodshop) for more of my work!
*DISCLAIMER* The following content is for entertainment purposes only. Woodworking and using power tools can be extremely dangerous if not done properly. YOU (the viewer) are fully responsible for understanding proper use of tools, as well as the safety features of each. I highly suggest reading the owners manual and/or watching how-to videos on the tools. I (MMCC_Woodshop) am not responsible nor liable for any injury, death, or handing of the tools you may use, nor do I assume to display the proper handing of as a demonstration. Please use extreme caution when working with any power tools. - Matt

[@Mark_Wood]

Hey man, you don't want to adjust the mortise size without the domino running.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for the heads up Mark! I checked the manual and sure enough it’s in there, I didn’t know that!

[@heystarfish100]

I purchased the original Festool Domino after seeing it advertised when it was first announced. I ordered the full kit as you have in this video. It has been a great purchase and has shown how versatile it can be. The aftermarket accessories for these tools certainly make them even better. I sometimes think about the larger model but for the price, my needs and limited potential of usage I would think that a good dowel jig would be more affordable and be just as good. Nicely done introduction to your Domino.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for the feedback, the 500 is so incredibly useful for different types of joints. I have both and I use the smaller one for almost everything except for when a large supportive tenon is needed

[@DjmMik]

Super useful review! Thanks

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hayesleemade]

Super helpful. Thank you so much!!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks for watching!

[@M-kp8pf]

Hi , great video .
I have both and my go to is the 500 .

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! The 700 is great for anything structural, but otherwise I’m using the 500 as well 👍🏻

[@tclynn10]

Thanks buddy, very helpful

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@artwellmdineka3424]

much constructive. shout out man.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! 👍🏻

[@TheTgranber]

Probably gonna go for the smaller one at some point. Great vid!

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Thanks! This one will definitely get its use!

[@bnssoftware3292]

That's what I did.

[@davidbarnett1755]

I have the 500 and love it, wish I had the 700 also for larger slabs and breadboard ends, maybe one day

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

They definitely both have their use! The 700 is awesome for breadboards!

[@bnssoftware3292]

Just got mine delivered today. Excited to start using it. I went back and forth for months debating to go with the 700 plus the Seneca adapter or just the 500. Since most of my work will initially be smaller stuff, I figured the 500 was the way to go. If I need something bigger later on I'll just add the 700. Right tool for the right job. The 700 with adapter just feels a bit hacky to me.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Nice! The 500 is much more practical for different situations from what I’ve experienced. The big tenons with the 700 are great for bigger/structural joints, but I go to the 500 for everything else 👍🏻

[@dominikbreu4541]

Hey i have a question the spindel where the bit is in, the part that moves to the left and right is always getting hot for my domino is that the same for your domino

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

It does get quite warm after use but not outrageously hot. I went to swap the cutter out for a different size immediately using it yesterday and it was warm enough that I immediately set it down/dropped it as quickly as possible.

[@rickbyno2401]

Just got the 500. Don’t see a need to get the 700 yet.

[@mmcc_woodshop6288]

Nice! I have both and I actually like the 500 better.. the 700 is great for the big mortises on dining tables and such, but the 500 is much quicker/efficient to use

[@bnssoftware3292]

Same here. If I ever start making solid wood doors, gates or beds I'll get one then. Right tool for the right job.