Festool
DF 500 RQ-Set
DOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications
| Power consumption | 420 W |
| No-load speed | 25,500 rpm |
| Domino cutter diameters | 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm |
| Max routing depth | 28 mm |
| Weight | 3.60 kg (without accessories) |
Figures taken from the manufacturer: source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration - confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
Who uses it
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.
Closest alternative
The model most often cross-shopped against the DF 500 RQ-Set is the Lamello Zeta biscuit jointer.
We do not hold verified figures for it yet, so there is no side-by-side to link to.
Looking for one?
Most companies carry several makes and advertise none of them. Find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
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