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Armorgard OxBox vs Festool DF 500 RQ-Set
The Armorgard OxBox is a steel lockable storage box for tools and equipment, used on site or in a van. The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a domino jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Armorgard OxBox | Festool DF 500 RQ-Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 58-60kg (OX3) | 3.60 kg (without accessories) |
| External dimensions | 1210 x 625 x 645mm (OX3) | - |
| Internal dimensions | 1115 x 550 x 595mm (OX3) | - |
| Material | 1.5-2.5mm powder-coated steel | - |
| Locking | Twin keyed-alike 5-lever deadlocks, 3 keys | - |
| Power consumption | - | 420 W |
| No-load speed | - | 25,500 rpm |
| Domino cutter diameters | - | 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm |
| Max routing depth | - | 28 mm |
Sources: Armorgard OxBox, Festool DF 500 RQ-Set. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the OxBox if...
A steel site box bought by builders, plant hire firms and tradesmen to keep tools and equipment secure on an open site or in the back of a van. It comes in several sizes and is fitted with forklift pockets so it can be moved around a yard.
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- Hirepod Plant Hire Ltd - London
Buy or hire the DF 500 RQ-Set if...
The DOMINO DF 500 replaced traditional dowelling and biscuit jointing for many furniture makers and joiners, letting them cut precise mortises for loose tenons quickly. It has no direct equivalent from the other brands in this catalogue, which is part of its appeal to Festool users.
Full DF 500 RQ-Set specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Armorgard OxBox and the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set?
The Armorgard OxBox is a steel lockable storage box for tools and equipment, used on site or in a van; the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a dOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.
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