JOINING MACHINE DF500 Q-SET DOMINO

Festool DF 500 Q-Set DOMINO Joining Machine

At a Glance:Unique pendulum routing action for precise, twist-proof DOMINO mortises (DOMINOs from 4 x 20 mm up to 10 x 50 mm).

The Festool DF 500 Q-Set DOMINO is the “why didn’t all joinery tools work like this?” machine. Instead of fighting alignment, clamps and complicated jigs, you route clean, repeatable mortises with Festool’s pendulum milling principle—so your joints land where you want them, stay rotation-proof, and glue up fast. It’s purpose-built for furniture and cabinetry work, but it’s equally at home with frames, panels, mitres and even smaller cross sections where accuracy matters and movement must be controlled.

Standout feature: Festool DOMINO system precision in a compact, workshop-ready set

The DF 500 combines the accuracy of a round dowel with the strength and anti-twist stability of a traditional mortise-and-tenon feel—without the drama. Built-in stop pins speed up repeat spacing, the fence adjusts for height and angle work, and dust extraction keeps the mortise clean so the cutter tracks true.

Product highlights

• Pendulum routing principle Routes smooth, accurate elongated mortises while reducing cutter heat for long cutter life.
• Fast repeat positioning Four integrated stop pins help you register off an edge or previous mortise—less measuring, more making.
• Versatile DOMINO sizes Compatible with DOMINOs from 4 x 20 mm to 10 x 50 mm for delicate to heavier joinery work.
• Angle and height flexibility Rout mitres and angled joints with adjustable routing angle and fence height adjustment.
• Workshop system-ready Supplied in a Systainer³ for tidy transport and organised storage.