Cordless Biscuit/Domino Joiners

These portable joiners cut slots for biscuits and domino tenons, allowing you to assemble panels and frames anywhere on site.  Adjustable fences and depth stops ensure accurate alignment, while dust extraction ports keep your work area clean.  Cordless freedom means... Read More

These portable joiners cut slots for biscuits and domino tenons, allowing you to assemble panels and frames anywhere on site.  Adjustable fences and depth stops ensure accurate alignment, while dust extraction ports keep your work area clean.  Cordless freedom means you can take your joiner to the workpiece instead of the other way around.

What’s the difference between a biscuit joiner and a domino joiner?

Both tools cut slots for loose tenon-style joints, but they differ in precision and strength:

• A biscuit joiner uses small oval-shaped biscuits and is great for alignment and light-duty edge joints (e.g. cabinet panels).

• A domino joiner (e.g. Festool Domino) cuts deeper, mortise-style slots for stronger, structural joints with oval tenons—ideal for table legs, frames, and furniture making.

Can a cordless biscuit or domino joiner match the power of a corded model?

Yes, modern cordless joiners—especially those with brushless motors and high-capacity batteries (e.g. 18V/36V)—offer performance nearly identical to corded models. They also provide the added benefit of mobility on-site or in tight spaces, without the hassle of cords.

What materials can I use these joiners on?

Both biscuit and domino joiners are designed primarily for wood and wood-based materials like MDF, plywood, and chipboard. They work best on:

• Solid hardwoods and softwoods

• Laminated panels

• Edge-joining boards or creating strong, invisible corner and face-frame joints

Just make sure your stock is flat and securely clamped for accurate results.