Festool domino 500 question

[Clay Fails]

I just ordered the 500 and am wondering the 500 and am wondering what type of adapter i will need to connect to my DC system. The description says it has an 11/16 dust port.....is this OD or ID? Thanks for sny input on this.

[Chris Rosenberger]

That is the OD of the port on the Domino.
If you have a Festool vacuum or hose, you do not need an adapter

[Matt Meiser]

I don't think its going to work well connected to your DC system. Not enough static pressure and the airflow will drop dramatically on the small port.

Connect it to a vacuum, anybody's vacuum, instead. If you are connecting to someone else's, the best option is a Festool hose which of course is pricey but you can save a little by buying a non-antistatic hose (http://www.amazon.com/Festool-452877-Non-Antistatic-Hose-11-5/dp/B003KN3VEQ) The connection and hose have mating ribs that make the connection very secure.

There's also a "step adapter" from Fein that others have reported will work to adapt Festool's connector to anyone else's hose. (http://www.amazon.com/Fein-921072K13-Step-Adaptor/dp/B00005M1SW/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1356614971&sr=1-1&keywords=fein+step+adaptor)

[Jim Becker]

Matt is correct, a typical shop DC system's characteristics are not what a small tool like the Domino requires. The DC system works on low pressure and high air volume, whereas small tools like that require high-pressure low air volume extraction capability. Use a regular shop-vac if you must with a Festool hose adapter (and good hearing protection) and when you can, consider getting the "system" which includes one of the CT series extractors which are ideally setup for efficient small tool dust extraction and low noise levels.

[Joey Chavez]

I bought this Bosch hose from Amazon, fits perfect hooked up to a shop vac. Reviews stated it may be made in the same factory as the Festool hoses.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AV78B/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01

[Mike Henderson]

I bought this Bosch hose from Amazon, fits perfect hooked up to a shop vac. Reviews stated it may be made in the same factory as the Festool hoses.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AV78B/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01
Thanks for posting that. The price of the Festool hose is ridiculous.

Mike

[Greg R Bradley]

I bought this Bosch hose from Amazon, fits perfect hooked up to a shop vac. Reviews stated it may be made in the same factory as the Festool hoses.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AV78B/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01

Those reviewers explain the quality of some Amazon reviews........

Nothing about this hose makes you think it was made in the same factory. Different plastics, design, mold engineering, etc. It does work fine for that use and is well worth $30. It is 35mm hose instead of 27mm so pulls more air. That also makes it harder to handle, about a match for 27mm anti-static Festool hose. 5 meter length matches the longer Festool hoses. It has ends that will match the Festool ports but the plastic is much poorer quality. This means if you flex it to fit the Festool ports that are oval shape, it won't last as long.

You don't need variable suction for a Domino so any shop vac will be fine. One that turns on with the tool and runs a while after you turn the tool off will be a big help. Dust collector would be very poor for that. You DO need to use a vacuum with a Domino for anything more than one test cut followed by an air nozzle with eye protection. You need to pull the dust out of the mortice and keep the tool clean to avoid broken bits and jammed plunge.

The Festool hose is well worth the extra money on sanders where you also need variable suction.

[Clay Fails]

Thanks for the replies. I have the Oneida Pro system with VFD on the motor, so the static pressure at low CFM is still fairly high. I am going to try that first.....if it's not sufficient, I'll hook up to the shop vac with the Dust Deputy.