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This is the content required for an introduction to our [[Biscuit Joiner|biscuit joiner]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)
This is the content required for an introduction to our [[Introduction for::Biscuit Joiner|biscuit joiners]] and [[Introduction for::Loose Tenon Joiner|loose tenon joiners]] - '''reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a [[tutor]]!''' It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)


First off, make sure you have read the tool's [https://media.bahag.com/assets/11/08/1108343_22120348.pdf manual].
If you need this introduction, please reach out to the following tutors: [[Tutor::User:Baumphil|Philip]], [[Tutor::User:Pakue|Patrick]], [[Tutor::User:Lukas|Lukas]]
 
First off, make sure you have read the respective machine's manual:
* [https://media.bahag.com/assets/11/08/1108343_22120348.pdf Toolson PRO-DF 860]
* [https://www.bedienungsanleitu.ng/festool/df-500-q-set/anleitung Festool Domino DF 500]


== Safety ==
== Safety ==
=== Dangers ===
[[PPE|Personal protection]]: [[File:Protection - goggles.svg|50px]] [[File:Protection - hearing.svg|50px]] [[File:Protection - no gloves.svg|50px]]
* exposed & rapidly spinning milling disk
 
** will keep spinning for a few seconds after the tool is turned off
(a [[Dust Mask|dust mask]] could also be necessary depending on your material)
* flying splinters and dust
* the tool might move due to the force of the milling disk
* no prevention of turning on after loss & restoration of power ''(keine Anlaufsicherung)''
* the disk gets extremely hot
** can potentially set the sawdust on fire
** remains hot for a while after using


=== Precautions ===
{| class="wikitable"
* wear [[Personal Protection|personal protection]] but '''not''' [[gloves]], they could get caught!
|-
** [[goggles]] for sure, a [[Dust Mask|dust mask]] could be necessary depending on your material
! Dangers !! Precautions
** [[Ear Defenders|ear defenders]] are also required
|-
* hook up the dust collection bag
| exposed & rapidly spinning milling cutter
** keep the dust collection bag clean
* will keep spinning for a few seconds after the tool is turned off
||
* do not engage the tool when not in contact with the workpiece
* do not engage the tool when not in contact with the workpiece
* secure the tool with your second hand or a clamp to prevent the tool from moving along the workpiece
* do '''not''' wear [[gloves]] while operating the machine, they could get caught!
** however, gloves may protect your fingers during a cutter change (machine '''unplugged''')
* always check whether the tool movement you are planning is possible '''before''' turning it on - adjust depth if necessary
* always check whether the tool movement you are planning is possible '''before''' turning it on - adjust depth if necessary
|-
| flying splinters and dust ||
* wear [[goggles]], a [[Dust Mask|dust mask]] could also be necessary depending on your material
* hook up a shop vac, if possible
** otherwise attach a dust collection bag & keep it clean
* make sure there is nobody nearby who might be surprised by a piece of shrapnel flying their way!
* make sure there is nobody nearby who might be surprised by a piece of shrapnel flying their way!
* if the power has been lost for whatever reason, make sure the router is turned off before restoring it!
|-
| the tool might move due to the force of the milling cutter|| always hold the machine in both hands (handle and "tail") and only push into the wood slowly
|-
| no prevention of turning on after loss & restoration of power ''(keine Anlaufsicherung)'' || if the power has been lost for whatever reason, make sure the machine is turned off before restoring it!
|-
| [[File:danger - heat.svg|50px]] the cutter gets extremely hot
* can potentially set the sawdust on fire
* remains hot for a while after using
|| take breaks, be careful when you need to change the cutter
|}
''Special note from the Festool company: Reliable setting of the dowel-hole width with the rotary switch [1‑2] '''is only possible with the machine running'''!''


== Demonstration ==
== Demonstration ==
The tutor will show you these steps in detail:
The tutor will show you these steps with one of the machines:
* dialing in the cutting height and biscuit size
* selecting [[biscuit]] or [[Loose Tenon|loose tenon]] size
** there are [https://www.bauhaus.info/suche/produkte?text=craftomat+flachd%C3%BCbel different biscuit sizes (0, 10, 20)]
** make yourself familiar with [https://www.bauhaus.info/suche/produkte?text=craftomat+flachd%C3%BCbel different biscuit sizes (0, 10, 20)] and loose tenon options during the planning stage of your project!
* setting the cut depth according to the selected biscuit/tenon option
** Festool Domino DF 500: you also need to set the cutting width according to the your tenon & cutter
* setting the cutting height
** the height ruler refers to the center of the cutter, so you do '''not''' need to subtract its thickness
* setting the cutting angle
* setting the cutting angle
* aligning the tool with your workpiece
* aligning the tool with your workpiece
* working on horizontal and vertical cuts
* working on vertical cuts: compared to horizontal cuts (into the workpiece edge), the machine is much more likely to slide around! Clamp down a temporary fence for accuracy
* practice cut!


[[Category:Introductions]]
[[Category:Introductions]]

Latest revision as of 11:45, 30 May 2025

This is the content required for an introduction to our biscuit joiners and loose tenon joiners - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

If you need this introduction, please reach out to the following tutors: Philip, Patrick, Lukas

First off, make sure you have read the respective machine's manual:

Safety

Personal protection:

(a dust mask could also be necessary depending on your material)

Dangers Precautions
exposed & rapidly spinning milling cutter
  • will keep spinning for a few seconds after the tool is turned off
  • do not engage the tool when not in contact with the workpiece
  • do not wear gloves while operating the machine, they could get caught!
    • however, gloves may protect your fingers during a cutter change (machine unplugged)
  • always check whether the tool movement you are planning is possible before turning it on - adjust depth if necessary
flying splinters and dust
  • wear goggles, a dust mask could also be necessary depending on your material
  • hook up a shop vac, if possible
    • otherwise attach a dust collection bag & keep it clean
  • make sure there is nobody nearby who might be surprised by a piece of shrapnel flying their way!
the tool might move due to the force of the milling cutter always hold the machine in both hands (handle and "tail") and only push into the wood slowly
no prevention of turning on after loss & restoration of power (keine Anlaufsicherung) if the power has been lost for whatever reason, make sure the machine is turned off before restoring it!
the cutter gets extremely hot
  • can potentially set the sawdust on fire
  • remains hot for a while after using
take breaks, be careful when you need to change the cutter

Special note from the Festool company: Reliable setting of the dowel-hole width with the rotary switch [1‑2] is only possible with the machine running!

Demonstration

The tutor will show you these steps with one of the machines:

  • selecting biscuit or loose tenon size
  • setting the cut depth according to the selected biscuit/tenon option
    • Festool Domino DF 500: you also need to set the cutting width according to the your tenon & cutter
  • setting the cutting height
    • the height ruler refers to the center of the cutter, so you do not need to subtract its thickness
  • setting the cutting angle
  • aligning the tool with your workpiece
  • working on vertical cuts: compared to horizontal cuts (into the workpiece edge), the machine is much more likely to slide around! Clamp down a temporary fence for accuracy
  • practice cut!