Head to head
Festool DF 500 RQ-Set vs Rubi TX-1250 MAX
The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a domino jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery. The Rubi TX-1250 MAX is a manual rail tile cutter for large-format tiles.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Festool DF 500 RQ-Set | Rubi TX-1250 MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.60 kg (without accessories) | 26kg (57.3lbs) (with case) |
| Power consumption | 420 W | - |
| No-load speed | 25,500 rpm | - |
| Domino cutter diameters | 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm | - |
| Max routing depth | 28 mm | - |
| Max straight cut | - | 1250mm (49-1/4in) |
| Max diagonal cut | - | 850 x 850mm (33-1/2 x 33-1/2in) |
| Max tile thickness | - | 3-22mm (1/8-7/8in) |
| Guide rails | - | 30mm tubular steel guides with aluminium slides |
Sources: Festool DF 500 RQ-Set, Rubi TX-1250 MAX. 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 TX-1250 MAX if...
A heavy-duty manual tile cutter used by tilers for cutting large floor and wall tiles on site. Its long tubular steel rails keep the cut straight on big-format tiles that a smaller cutter cannot handle.
Listed by
- North London Plant Hire Ltd - Enfield
- North London Plant Hire - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set and the Rubi TX-1250 MAX?
The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a dOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery; the Rubi TX-1250 MAX is a manual rail tile cutter for large-format tiles.
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