Domino, Domino, everywhere a Domino

[Patrick Varley]

If they sold a domino knock off at harbor freight would you buy it?
I’m thinking you would
I sometimes use my domino to make a mortise then cut the integral tenon of the make part.
It sure beats a router

I wouldn't. But only because I doubt they could hit the tolerances required to make it operate as effectively as you hope (at the bargain price point). That's the thing about the Domino. It does feel like a "precision" tool because there isn't really a middle ground. If it's a bit off, you might as well not use it.

It's the same reason why there's a Mafell doweler that costs $1500, and the Grizzly/Triton dowelers that look similar but cost $250 get crappy reviews.