How to Use Festool Domino: A Complete Guide for Precision Joinery


If you're serious about woodworking, the Festool Domino joiner is a game-changer. Known for its unmatched precision and speed, the Festool Domino DF 500 and Festool Domino XL DF 700 make joinery faster, stronger, and cleaner. Whether you're building furniture, cabinets, or frames, learning how to use Festool Domino tools properly can elevate your craftsmanship.

At Windsor Plywood Sherwood Park, we carry a wide range of Festool Domino joiners, accessories, and tenons—including exclusive and limited edition models. Let’s walk through how to use these innovative tools and explore your options.

What is the Festool Domino Joiner?

The Festool Domino joiner is a specialized tool that creates mortises for loose tenon joinery. Unlike traditional biscuit joiners or dowel jigs, it uses a unique, oscillating cutter motion to create precise mortises. When paired with Domino tenons—like the Festool Domino 5x30 or Festool Dominos 8x50—you get incredibly strong, accurate joints.

We carry multiple models including:

How to Use Festool Domino

Whether you're using the Festool Domino DF 500 or the XL DF 700, the workflow is simple and repeatable:

Step 1: Choose the Right Tenon Size

Start by selecting a Domino tenon that matches your project’s strength and material needs. For fine furniture or cabinetry, 5x30 mm tenons are a common choice. Need something larger? Try the 8x50 mm tenons.

Shop tenons:

Step 2: Set Your Depth and Cutter Size

Adjust the cutter depth according to your tenon size. For example, use the Festool DF 700 Domino Cutter for larger mortises or browse all Domino cutters to match your needs.

Step 3: Align the Tool

Use accessories like the Cross Stop for DF 500/700 for perfectly spaced mortises, especially on panels and frame components.

Step 4: Plunge and Repeat

Align your workpiece, press the trigger, and plunge the tool into the wood. The Festool Domino joiner cuts a clean mortise in seconds. Repeat on the adjoining piece.

Step 5: Dry Fit, Glue, and Clamp

Insert the Domino tenon, dry fit the joint, and once aligned, apply glue and clamp for final assembly. The joint will be rock-solid!

Which Festool Domino is Right for You?

Festool Domino DF 500

Festool Domino XL DF 700

Why Choose the Festool Domino Limited Editions?

Celebrate craftsmanship with Festool’s 100-year anniversary tools, including the Festool Domino 500 Limited Edition models:

These exclusive models are built for legacy and performance, featuring enhanced tool design, special packaging, and premium accessories.

Festool Domino Sale & Accessories

Looking for a deal? Explore our current Festool Domino Sale and stock up on tenons, cutters, and accessories. Everything you need to get started with your Festool Domino Q Set or expand your current system.

Festool Domino in Canada – Buy Local at Windsor Plywood Sherwood Park

If you’re searching for Festool Domino in Canada, you’ve found the right place. Windsor Plywood Sherwood Park has been proudly serving the Sherwood Park community and surrounding areas since 2001. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned craftsman, our staff is ready to help you choose the right tools, provide advice, and support your woodworking goals.

We’re the “Experts You Need to Know.”

Ready to Get Started?

From Festool Domino Joiner 700 to Domino Q Sets, we carry the full range. Visit our store or browse online to explore all options, including:

Need help choosing the right model or accessories? Contact us or visit us at Windsor Plywood Sherwood Park—your trusted source for all things Festool.