Festool looking for industry professionals to test the Domino XL

[Dave]

Just got this email from Festool. Thought that some of you might be interested in this.

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We're looking for 25 of the best industry professionals (carpenters, remodelers, furniture and cabinet makers, etc.) in the United States and Canada to put the Domino XL through its paces and provide us with feedback and share how it fits into your shop to help tackle your most demanding projects. For those who are selected, we will send you the Domino XL and an ample supply of tenons months before its North American introduction.

Are you interested? If so, send us an email at [e-mail] and tell us why you think we should select you!

The following information must be provided at a minimum for consideration in our Domino XL test program:

Are you currently a Festool customer? What is your profession, what type of work do you do? What types of projects do you have in mind or scheduled for which the Domino XL would be well suited? Why should you be selected? Your name and contact information. We would encourage you to share a link to your website, photos or video that showcases previous work that you've done. The more detailed information you provide, the better your chances of being selected. Selection will not be based on whether you are an existing Festool or Domino owner, as we are looking for a mix of new and existing customers for this test.

Entries must be received no later than December 31st, 2011. Festool will notify selected participants no later than January 31st, 2012 with additional information and to make arrangements for shipping the product.

For additional video of the Domino XL in action, check out the thread on the Festool Owners Group forum where Peter Parfitt from England did a very thorough three part video review.

[Leon]

I had to stop when I saw my chance was 25 out of a bunch.

[Dave]

Yeah, but it's not a contest. Obviously it's who they feel will most demonstrate the capabilities of the XL. I'd say that those drawers with Domino pinned front faces that you made for Swingman would most definitely qualify. I've looked through quite a few projects on the Festool Owners Group and I haven't seen anything that looked like your drawers. My guess is that's exactly what they're looking for ~ innovation. Cabinet construction with the Domino is almost passe.

[RicodJour]

Ditto that. Go for it Leon. Just don't use the word passe in your application when referring to anything Festoolish. ;)

R

[Leon]

OK! I submitted my desire to Festool. Thanks for the nudge. : ~)

[Dave]

On Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:14:05 -0600, Leon

If you win one, I want one of the 100 mm Dominos => autographed.

[Leon]

LOL, I was think the same thing.

[Leon]

11 1/2 weeks to go to see If I was picked. Tick, tock, tick, tock, tick, tock.,.....

This is an automated response to let you know we received your email for consideration in our search for Domino XL test users. We will review all submissions and notify those applicants who are selected by January

31st, 2012 with additional information and to make arrangements for shipment of the Domino XL and tenons.

Currently, we expect the Domino XL DF 700 to be introduced in North America in mid-2012.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Festool test user.

Shane Holland

[Dave]

As well as those drawer fronts, I was wondering if you had used your Domino for any other innovative use?

[Leon]

Cutting slots in the inside of an apron for a table top retainer to engage.