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Festool DF 500 RQ-Set vs Raimondi Zoe 130 Advanced

The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a domino jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery. The Raimondi Zoe 130 Advanced is a electric bridge saw for cutting large tiles and stone slabs.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Festool DF 500 RQ-Set
Festool DF 500 RQ-Set - image: Woodcraft
Zoe 130 Advanced
Raimondi Zoe 130 Advanced

Specifications side by side

Festool DF 500 RQ-SetRaimondi Zoe 130 Advanced
Weight3.60 kg (without accessories)98kg
Power consumption420 W-
No-load speed25,500 rpm-
Domino cutter diameters4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm-
Max routing depth28 mm-
Max cutting length-1300mm
Motor power-2.2HP / 1.65kW
Blade diameter-300mm standard, up to 350mm
Max cutting depth-80mm (300mm blade), 110mm (350mm blade), 235mm double pass
Voltage-110V, needs 32A feed via 5kVA transformer

Sources: Festool DF 500 RQ-Set, Raimondi Zoe 130 Advanced. 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 Zoe 130 Advanced if...

A bench-mounted wet saw for cutting large porcelain and stone tiles cleanly, used by tilers and landscapers rather than site labourers. Its 1300mm cutting length and interchangeable blade sizes suit large-format tile and paving jobs that a hand-held cutter cannot manage.

Full Zoe 130 Advanced specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set and the Raimondi Zoe 130 Advanced?

The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a dOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery; the Raimondi Zoe 130 Advanced is a electric bridge saw for cutting large tiles and stone slabs.

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