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Armorgard ToolBin vs Festool DF 500 RQ-Set
The Armorgard ToolBin is a galvanised steel site storage box for tools and small equipment. 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 ToolBin | Festool DF 500 RQ-Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 23kg | 3.60 kg (without accessories) |
| External dimensions | 1200mm x 600mm x 855mm | - |
| Internal dimensions | 1100mm x 505mm x 825mm | - |
| Material | 0.7mm galvanised steel | - |
| Security | Two hasp and staple closures | - |
| 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 ToolBin, Festool DF 500 RQ-Set. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ToolBin if...
A lightweight galvanised box that goes on site to lock away hand tools overnight. It suits smaller sites and vans where a full-size tool vault is more than is needed.
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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 ToolBin and the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set?
The Armorgard ToolBin is a galvanised steel site storage box for tools and small equipment; the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a dOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.
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