I Bought a $70 "Domino"

Summary by Krater

A woodworker compares a $1,200 Festool Domino joinery machine with two cheaper router-based alternatives from AliExpress, the Komax and the Tianli, testing them across various joinery tasks.

From the video

Answers: Are budget AliExpress domino router jigs any good compared to the Festool Domino?

• Domino joinery machine review
• Komax handheld mortiser review
• Tianli router jig review
• Woodworking joinery comparison
• Festool vs budget domino jigs

What it concludes

• The Festool Domino is the top-tier joinery tool, earning high marks across setup, dust collection, speed, and safety.
• The Tianli router jig is well-machined but lacks instructions and performs poorly on edge joints, face frames, and safety.
• The Komax handheld mortiser suffers from loose tolerances, lack of dust collection, and poor safety and setup design.
• For those who can afford it, the Festool Domino is highly recommended as a great tool, while budget router jigs are not worth the money for most woodworkers.