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Festool DF 500 RQ-Set vs Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus
The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a domino jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery. The Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Festool DF 500 RQ-Set | Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| No-load speed | 25,500 rpm | 2000-5800 rpm |
| Weight | 3.60 kg (without accessories) | 4.80 kg |
| Power consumption | 420 W | - |
| Domino cutter diameters | 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm | - |
| Max routing depth | 28 mm | - |
| Power input | - | 1200 W |
| Cutting depth at 90 degrees | - | 0-55 mm |
| Blade diameter | - | 160 mm |
Sources: Festool DF 500 RQ-Set, Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the TS 55 FEBQ-Plus if...
The TS 55 is Festool's core plunge saw, bought by joiners and shopfitters who want straight, splinter-free cuts when used with its guide rail system and connected extraction. It anchors the wider Festool track saw system that buyers expand with rails and accessories over time.
Full TS 55 FEBQ-Plus specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set and the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus?
The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a dOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery; the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus is a plunge-cut track saw for accurate, splinter-free panel and timber cuts.
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