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DeWalt DWE7492 vs Festool DF 500 RQ-Set

The DeWalt DWE7492 is a 250 mm site table saw, 240v mains. The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a domino jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

DeWalt DWE7492
DeWalt DWE7492 - image: DEWALT
Festool DF 500 RQ-Set
Festool DF 500 RQ-Set - image: Woodcraft

Specifications side by side

DeWalt DWE7492Festool DF 500 RQ-Set
Weight26.5 kg3.60 kg (without accessories)
Motor2000w-
Rip capacity825mm-
Blade size250mm-
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: DeWalt DWE7492, Festool DF 500 RQ-Set. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the DWE7492 if...

A portable 250 mm table saw with a roll cage and rack and pinion fence. Used by carpenters and joiners for ripping and cross-cutting timber and sheet material on site.

Full DWE7492 specifications →

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 DeWalt DWE7492 and the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set?

The DeWalt DWE7492 is a 250 mm site table saw, 240V mains; the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a dOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.

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