Blew out a domino joint on a $4,000 island install last Tuesday

I was fitting a walnut kitchen island in a house out in Glen Ellyn, IL. I got cocky with the Domino and didn't check the tenon depth before I clamped, and the whole miter joint exploded right at the face. Client was standing there watching me, I had to gut it out and remake the panel the next day. Anyone else ever have a brand new tool trick you into a dumb mistake on a job?

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umab865d agoMost Upvoted

I used to think you could rush through setup on expensive tools if you've used them enough times, but man that Glen Ellyn story changed my mind for good. A Domino will humiliate you just as fast as a Skilsaw if you skip the steps.

rubyj114d ago

My buddy Greg (@umab86) blew up a tenon cutter last month rushing the setup.