Leigh FMT or Festool Domino

Of the two you mentioned I would definitely go with the Domino. Several reasons but one simple one is you are limited by the length of the rail. A 6’ rail on the FMT means lworking at a 6’ height.

Another reason is to be able to cut rail stock to length and not worrying about adding tenon lengths to the equation. Saves material and simplifies construction.

My real preference would be a dediacted slot mortiser over the Domino such as the Laguna Platinum which is a few hundred more than the Domino but so much more uesful. Able to use much larger loose tenons and even use the Domino smaller tenons. Also able to use as a horizontal boring machine or doweling machine. the lower rpm is much more useful and quieter than a router based mortiser.

Based on 35 years in the business using every type of mortiser from chisel, chain and Maka mortiser. Production and one off. The slot mortiser is perfect for production and one off jobs. So easy your little sister could do perfect mortises with a minimum amount of training!!!

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I’d probably choose the Domino based on the same logic laid out in Rick’s first sentence.

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I’d have both. :) Don’t confuse that with logic, though.

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I’d have to say the Domino because you can do more then just mortice and tenon. You can use it to replace your biscuit jointer and be able to assemble cabinets with it, glue up panels, etc.

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