
Cordless DOMINO joining machine for precise, strong and twist-resistant timber joints.
18V Cordless • DOMINO Joining • Brushless MotorThe Festool DFC 500 E-Basic cordless DOMINO joining machine combines precision, stability and cordless mobility for professional furniture making, joinery and installation work. Its unique pendulum routing principle creates accurately shaped elongated mortises for strong, twist-resistant DOMINO joints.
Powered by the Festool 18V battery system, the DFC 500 provides unrestricted working without the limitation of a mains cable. The ergonomic spade handle supports controlled handling, while integrated stop pins make it easier to position and repeat mortises accurately across multiple workpieces.
Compatible with DOMINO dowels from 4 × 20 mm through to 10 × 50 mm, the machine provides excellent versatility for everything from lightweight furniture construction to more demanding timber joints. Adjustable routing depth, height and mitre settings allow the machine to be configured precisely for different material thicknesses and joint requirements.
| Battery Voltage | 18 V |
| Idle Speed | 18,500 min⁻¹ |
| Max. Routing Depth | 28 mm |
| Routing Depth Stops | 12, 15, 20, 25, 28 mm |
| DOMINO Cutter Sizes | 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm |
| Routing Height Adjustment | 5 – 30 mm |
| Mitre Routing | 0° – 90° |
| Dust Extraction Connection | 27 mm |
| Product Weight | 3.40 kg |
| Transport Weight | 5.8 kg |
| Drive Type | Battery |
| DOMINO Cutter | D5 |
| Additional Stop | Included |
| Open-Ended Spanner | WAF 8 |
| Storage Case | Systainer SYS3 M 187 |