I have read many posts about the Domino 700 and always thought it was a nice piece of engineering, but wasn't sure I could ever justify the cost of one. Now I am looking at building some custom doors, interior for the most part, and a fried suggested the 700 is perfect for making doors. These are a typical 80" x 24-36" doors. They will be a stile and rail construction with a floating interior panel.
Has anyone used it for that? I am guessing yes, so how did it work? Putting the largest dowels in, perhaps as many as 3 in each joint, does it hold up? Part of my brain says it will be fine and much easier than mortise and tenon, but another part says a mortise and tenon will be stronger and last longer.
Would love thoughts and suggestions. I need to make a decision in the next week so thank you in advance.
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