At the 700-he machine in detail:
++ The machine is with its two handles good in the hands and is precisely positioned to the millimeter. The weight ratios are so balanced that an accurate and really rectangular work is possible.
++ There is a balanced composition of Alumminiumanteilen and plastic parts, as with all machines from Festo. Nevertheless, everything stable and resilient, no slipping and bending the plastic components (eg brakes). This is in contrast to many other products, have the plastic components or mainly consist thereof.
++ The use of different anchor sizes and anchor lengths allow a wide range of applications.
++ There is of course a unique selling point, this DOMINO dowel system. Far more variable than the known Rundhholzdübel or Jointers, but which are only directly comparable to the smaller Domino plugs, which can be processed with the 500cc machine. Goes with the 700-machine he's still a league higher, beam structures, such as railings, or furniture.
++ The targeted use of Einrastdistanzen for dowel depth result in a problem-free and fast working with the machine. Here you can focus specifically directly to the product to be manufactured. The annoying measuring and marking unnecessary.
++ The ability to give the anchors a certain variable 'mobility' is awesome. This can be compensated and small inaccuracies when using a polyurethane adhesive is a custom-fit and firm connection of the two wooden pieces still possible.
++ Also awesome the predetermined distances with the fold-out stop valves for individual nebeneinaderliegende dowel holes, no measurement are not marking, that makes quick work possible. For example, 2 x 6 dowel holes for two compounds within 10 minutes carried out and ready for bonding.
++ All around it's true. There are accessories for exact distance holes, even for logs is possible precise holes perform.
++ The dowels woods are available in two different versions: beech for interior and mahogany for exterior (weathering). Both woods are either available as prefabricated dowel lengths and widths. They can, however, refer to as cut lengths and then cut individually. In addition, the rod woods also offer the option of using the anchor not only as pure connectivity, but also as design elements (eg new opportunities to build bookshelves).
++ Especially with longer beams or structures that überteffen own height, the mobile use of the device on site is not to be underestimated advantage. No big Herumgeschleppe the material, everything is done at the installation site.
++ The suction is excellent. Only the smallest residues lying on the floor of the milled Dübellochung. The job remains practically spänfrei. I use a simple suction apparatus that connects to an adapter piece of the Festo commercial hose diameter (outside diameter 35 mm) with the machine.
+ The manufacturer's website offers a number of video sequences for introduction. Here you can learn about the functioning faster than laboriously to dredge through the operating instructions.
- Little or no information can be found on the issue, which anchors and dowels depth strength I use in certain buildings. So far, the each individual is left to feel and experience. Or plays perhaps the 'subliminal' Note a role that this should only be a device for professionals?
- How good is the positioning of the device for edge woods, plug holes are required for edge distant areas, it is difficult for a millimeter-accurate position of the device. Especially when folded up angle the 'yardstick' as orientation is lost. There are no markers in the front. That could change.
Has not quite developed with limiting the Routing height adjuster on 50 mm. Or are bars with a diameter of more than 100 mm so unusual?
Conclusion:
Excellent machine, even for a non-professional, or just for a non-professional, if he has incorporated itself. For the non-professional course it is worth it once specimens produce before he embarks on a major project, especially in the 700-er machine. The trappings of the machine with additional equipment and a variety of anchor sizes shows with what accuracy this machine has been created.
Perfect would be even small improvements in edge remote areas. This is what the machine but in the overall standings no harm, so full 5 stars.
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