Festool DOMINO Joiner DF 500 RQ-Plus (578462)

Connect with precision, stability and versatility: Simply DOMINO.

• Unrivaled Precision: Unique pendulum routing ensures perfectly accurate, effortless joints every time.
• Rapid Workflow: Integrated stop pins enable quick and repeatable dowel placement, boosting efficiency.
• Superior Stability: DOMINO dowels create exceptionally strong, twist-proof connections, ideal for demanding applications.
• Maximum Versatility: Choose from a wide range of DOMINO dowel sizes and wood types for diverse indoor and outdoor projects.

The Festool DOMINO Joiner DF 500 RQ-Plus redefines woodworking connections, merging the strength of traditional mortise and tenon joints with the flexibility of modern dowel systems. Engineered for perfection, this innovative joining machine ensures every joint is not only incredibly strong but also perfectly aligned and twist-proof. Whether you’re crafting intricate furniture, robust frames, or large panel structures, the DOMINO system provides an unparalleled level of precision and stability.

At the heart of its performance is the unique pendulum routing action, which precisely carves out elongated holes, perfectly sized for the DOMINO dowels. These dowels, available in various sizes and wood types, expand in the joint, creating an exceptionally stable and invisible connection. This versatility allows for seamless integration into a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications, from delicate mitre joints to heavy-duty structural components.

Experience a workflow that is both fast and effortless. The built-in stop pins facilitate quick and repeatable dowel placement, drastically reducing setup time and increasing efficiency. With the Festool DOMINO Joiner, you gain a complete system where accessories fit seamlessly, ensuring optimal results every time. Plus, with the clever DOMINO core connectors and furniture fittings, you can create sturdy furniture setups that are also easily disassembled, offering maximum flexibility for transport or modifications. From joining thin materials as small as 12 mm to creating complex round profile connections, the DF 500 RQ-Plus is your ultimate tool for superior woodworking.

Product information

• Power consumption: 420 W
• Idle engine speed: 25 500 min⁻¹
• Depth stop for routing depth: 12, 15, 20, 25, 28 mm
• Max. routing depth: 28.00 mm
• DOMINO groove cutter diameter: 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm
• Routing height adjustment: 5 – 30 mm
• Mitre routing: 0 – 90 °
• Dust extraction connection diameter: 27 mm
• Cable length: 4.00 m
• Drive type: Mains
• Product weight without accessories: 3.60 kg
• Transport weight incl. accessories: 6.00 kg

Performance Features:

• Antistatic function: Mobile dust extractors and tools with the antistatic function to prevent static charge from accumulating when working.
• CLEANTEC: Integrated bayonet fitting as the connecting element between the extractor and the tool.
• Plug it: Removable, replaceable mains cable with safety lock for quick conversion.
• FastFix: Makes changing routing, sawing, planing, sanding, drilling and screwdriving tools easier.

Noise & Vibration:

• Uncertainty (vibration) K: 1.50 m/s²
• Uncertainty (noise) K: 1.50 dB
• Total vibration average, Ah: 2.50 m/s²
• Standards series EN: 60745-2-19
• A-weighted sound pressure level, LpA: 85.00 dB(A)
• A-weighted sound power level, LWA: 96.00 dB(A)

Usage

The Festool DOMINO Joiner DF 500 RQ-Plus excels in a wide array of woodworking applications, ensuring strong and precise connections.

• Create robust frames and frame joints in solid wood.
• Form perfect panel joints in various types of panel materials.
• Achieve twist-proof connections, even with small cross-sections.
• Construct stable mitre joints for corners and angles.
• Facilitate easy-to-remove corner connectors using DOMINO connectors.
• Join thin materials effectively, starting from 12 mm thickness.
• Connect round profiles effortlessly with the handrail fence accessory.

For optimal results, always select the appropriate DOMINO dowel size and material for your project. Ensure your workpiece is securely clamped before routing. Regular dust extraction is highly recommended for a clean working environment and extended tool life.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the main advantage of the Festool DOMINO system? The DOMINO system combines the strength of mortise and tenon joints with the flexibility of flat dowels, creating incredibly strong, twist-proof, and precise connections quickly and easily.
• What dowel sizes can the DF 500 RQ-Plus use? This joiner is compatible with DOMINO dowels ranging from 4×20 mm up to 10×50 mm, allowing for versatile applications.
• Is the DOMINO Joiner suitable for outdoor applications? Yes, with the availability of Sipo DOMINO dowels, the system is perfectly suited for durable outdoor joinery.
• How does the unique pendulum routing action work? The pendulum routing action involves the cutter oscillating as it plunges, creating an elongated, perfectly sized slot that prevents the dowel from twisting, ensuring superior joint stability.

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