Festool DOMINO DF 500 Guide D'utilisation page 19

Machining the Cap-Side Tenons
26.1
– Don't change the fence height from the previ-
ous operation. It is used to register the mortise
placement from the edge of the board.
– Install the Base Support Bracket.
– If necessary, change the mortise depth setting.
– Clamp the workpiece [26.1] in a vertical position.
– Slowly plunge the cutter into the workpiece.
Keep hands clear of the cutter.
Making Miter Box Joints
Generally miter box joints are fairly weak because
the joint is predominately endgrain to endgrain.
Tenons signifi cantly increase the strength of the
joint and make it easier to assemble and clamp
the pieces.
Construction Tips
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 For thinner materials, keep the mortise close to
the inside corner. This minimizes the chances for
boring all the way through the workpiece.
 For thicker materials, stacked mortises can be
used as shown in the picture 28.
Setup and Machining
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– Tilt the fence to the appropriate angle.
– Lower the fence to the desired height. Note that
the mortise should be close to the inside corner
to avoid penetrating through the workpiece.
Tip:
 Before milling the mortise, double check your
depth settings to ensure you don't cut all the
way through.
– Grasp the joiner by the auxiliary handle for best
control. Plunge the joiner.
Making Frame Joints
Domino tenons can be used to quickly fabricate
reinforced frames of all types.
Butt Joint Frames
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When making butt joint frames, such as cabinet
faceframes, use pencil lines to lay out the position of
the tenons. Use the sight glass on the joiner's fence
[2.5] to position the joiner over the pencil line.
For narrow frame stock, an optional narrow frame
fence is as accessory avaible.
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