Festool DFC 500 E-Basic Basic18V Cordless Joining Machine DOMINO | 578120

Festool DFC 500 E-Basic (578120) 18V cordless DOMINO joining machine

Festool DFC 500 E-Basic is an 18V cordless DOMINO joining machine built to create accurate, repeatable joinery for furniture, cabinetry and site work without the restriction of a mains lead. Using Festool’s pendulum routing principle, it produces clean, twist-resistant mortises for loose tenon joints using DOMINO dowels.

The DFC 500 E-Basic (578120) is designed for makers and installers who want fast setup, consistent alignment and strong connections across solid timber and common sheet materials. Integrated reference stops help with quick positioning for repeated joint layouts, while the DOMINO system supports a wide range of dowel sizes for both lighter and more structural assemblies.

Key Features

• Cordless 18V freedom: Work on-site or around the workshop without being tied to a power socket.
• Pendulum routing action: Produces precise elongated mortises with smooth, controlled cutting.
• Repeatable positioning: Built-in stop pins help speed up consistent dowel placement on repeated joints.
• DOMINO system strength: Designed for stable, twist-resistant joints using the DOMINO dowel shape.
• Wide DOMINO size range: Compatible with DOMINO dowels from 4 x 20 mm up to 10 x 50 mm.
• Versatile joinery options: Supports DOMINO connectors and furniture fittings for strong, demountable constructions.

Specifications at a glance

Suitable applications

• Frame and frame-joint construction in solid wood.
• Panel joints in a variety of panel materials (e.g. plywood and chipboard).
• Creating stable mitre joints and twist-resistant connections, including smaller cross sections.
• Joining thinner stock from 12 mm upwards.