Festool Domino DF 500 - Manual (Page 13)

Using the Optional Outrigger Guides
The optional outrigger guides extend the position of the
locating pins/dogs for wider tenon spacing. These are also
adjustable so the spacing can be tailored to the needs of
the specific application.
Note: The two outriggers are specific for right and
left-hand mounting, such that the locking levers
point toward the rear when locked. If you install the
adjustable locating pins backward, the locking
levers will point forward when locked, and this will
interfere with the workpiece. If this happens,
remove the locating pins from the outrigger arms
and turn them around.
Instruction Manual 13
Setup
1.
With the locking handle rotated toward the front of the
joiner (as shown in the upper photograph) insert the
mounting pin into the slot from below.
2.
Turn the locking lever toward the rear to lock the
outrigger to the base of the joiner.
3.
Loosen the clamping knob on the adjustable locating
pin and slide the pin to the desired position.
4.
Before tightening the clamping knob, make sure both
pointers on the locating pin are pointing to the same
measurement on the outrigger arm.
5.
For most applications, make sure both right and left
locating pins are the same distance from the joiner.
6.
As shown in the lower right photograph, the outrigger
locating pin can be used to register a mortise from the
edge of a previous mortise.
Applications
Edge Joining Boards
Edge joining boards is a common
method for creating wide boards from a
series of narrower boards. The Domino
tenons add strength to the joint and
also assist in aligning the boards to be
flush.
For edge joining boards, a series of
tenons are placed down the length of
the joint. The first tenon is used to register the two boards
horizontally, so it is milled at standard width. The remaining tenons
align the boards flush and may be milled with an oversize width.
Tips for Successful Joining
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Use the locating pins (page 11) for the first mortise
slot with the mortise width dial set to the narrow
setting (page 8).
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For subsequent mortise slots you can keep the
mortise width at the minimum setting, but you may
find it easier to set the mortise width dial to the next
widest setting.
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Place the mortise slots 6 to 12 inches apart for standard
joints, but this spacing should be decreased for joining
plywoods or when a stronger joint is needed.
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Instead of marking the mortise placements with pencil
lines, you can use the optional outrigger guides (page 12)
to evenly space the mortises down the length of the
boards. To do this, use the outrigger locating pin in the
previous mortise slot.