{"product_id":"festool-578121-cordless-18v-domino-joiner-dfc-500-e-tool-only","title":"Festool 578121 Cordless 18V Domino Joiner DFC 500 E, Tool Only","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oW-KnQg9nag?si=qGMji6bQ8UjyMyeo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection data-aplus=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"acc\" id=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aplusicon\" alt=\"power-source\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/power-source.svg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCordless DOMINO Joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Festool DFC 500 E-Basic cordless joining machine gives you DOMINO-style joinery without dragging a cord around the bench or jobsite. That matters when you are fitting cabinets, doors, or built-ins where setup speed and mobility save real time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aplusicon\" alt=\"batteries-included\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/batteries-included.svg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Run\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eJust add a Festool 18V battery and a charger and you're ready to run.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aplusicon\" alt=\"case-included\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/case-included.svg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystainer Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eA Systainer case is shown in the product image, which is a big plus for keeping the tool, batteries and charger (sold separately), and setup pieces together. On a busy shop floor or in a van, that keeps your joinery setup from turning into a scavenger hunt.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acc\" id=\"product-overview\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-product-summary=\"\" class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFestool DFC 500 E-Basic cordless joining machine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cordless wood-joining tool built for accurate, repeatable joint preparation without being tied to an outlet. This is a \u003cstrong\u003ecordless joining machine\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong\u003ewood joinery and assembly work\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model number \u003cstrong\u003eDFC 500 E-Basic\u003c\/strong\u003e, SKU \u003cstrong\u003e578120\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is aimed at users who want the portability of battery power with the layout speed and clean workflow associated with the DOMINO system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat stands out first is the cordless format. For cabinet installers, finish carpenters, furniture builders, and shop users who move from bench to assembly area to install location, losing the cord is more than a convenience upgrade. It means less snagging, less repositioning, and faster setup when you are moving from part to part. On jobs where the workpiece is large, awkward, or already installed, a cordless joining machine is simply easier to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe provided product imagery also shows the tool as part of a practical working kit. You are not just looking at the machine body. The images show a Systainer storage case, two 18V batteries and a charger (sold separately), and setup accessories. That matters because a joinery tool is only useful when the whole system is easy to keep organized and ready to go. A dedicated case helps protect the tool and keeps the parts that actually matter for setup from getting lost between jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFestool positions this model within its DOMINO family, and that tells you a lot about who it is for. This is not a general-purpose drill or trim tool. It is a specialized joinery machine for users who care about alignment, repeatability, and efficient assembly. If your work involves panels, frames, cabinets, furniture parts, built-ins, or other wood components that need consistent joints, this is the kind of tool that earns its keep by speeding up layout and keeping assemblies predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a design standpoint, the tool shown has the compact, front-guided layout you want in a dedicated joinery machine. The handle, fence assembly, and visible adjustment points are all geared toward controlled positioning rather than brute force cutting. That is exactly what serious woodworkers and trim pros look for. On a tool like this, clean setup and repeatable alignment are more important than gimmicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battery setup shown in the second product image includes two 18V packs and a charger, which is a practical advantage if you are rotating between cuts instead of waiting on one battery. For shop users, that keeps workflow moving. For site work, it means the cordless benefit is actually usable through a workday instead of being limited by one pack. If battery-powered woodworking tools are already part of your routine, this kind of kit configuration makes more sense than starting with a bare tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Batteries and charger sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho should buy it? If you build cabinets, install millwork, make furniture, or do higher-end remodeling where joint accuracy matters, the Festool DFC 500 E-Basic cordless joining machine makes a lot of sense. If you only occasionally need basic joinery and mostly work with simple screws or brackets, this is probably more tool than you need. But if clean, repeatable joinery is part of your regular work, a cordless DOMINO platform saves time in a way you will notice right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acc\" id=\"product-benefits\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePortable Joinery Without the Cord\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"tnblock-img\" alt=\"Festool DFC 500 E-Basic cordless joining machine shown with Systainer case and setup accessories on a clean work surface for wood joinery setup\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/4014549441466_1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main benefit here is simple: you get a dedicated Festool joining machine that is easier to move around the shop or jobsite. For assembly work, cabinetry, and built-ins, that means faster setup and less fighting with power cords around finished parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFestool DFC 500 E-Basic cordless joining machine configuration shown with storage case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool image shows included setup pieces for keeping the machine ready for accurate work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acc flip\" id=\"product-benefits-2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBattery Power That Fits Real Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"tnblock-img\" alt=\"Festool DFC 500 E-Basic cordless joining machine battery setup with two 18V battery packs and charger for shop and jobsite wood joinery work\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/4014549441466_2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second image shows the battery side of the system, which is what makes a cordless joinery tool actually practical. Two batteries and a charger (sold separately) give you a better workflow than stopping to wait on a single pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage shows two 18V batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharger shown for a complete cordless setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"acc\" id=\"product-whats-included\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Festool DFC 500 E-Basic cordless joining machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Systainer storage case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Accessory stop or fence attachment shown in image\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"included-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents listed from the provided product images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\" class=\"acc\" id=\"product-key-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCordless joining machine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDFC 500 E-Basic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery powered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBatteries Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharger Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCase Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, Systainer shown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acc\" id=\"product-applications-uses\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCabinet Installation\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFinish Carpentry\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFurniture Building\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eBuilt-Ins\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acc\" id=\"product-pro-tips\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"icon-lg\" alt=\"specs\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eKeep one battery on the charger and one on the tool when you are doing batch joinery work. A cordless joining machine is at its best when you can move from part to part without stopping to manage power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acc\" id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFestool DFC 500 E-Basic Cordless Joining Machine for Clean, Mobile Joinery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Festool DFC 500 E-Basic cordless joining machine is the kind of specialized tool that makes sense fast if your work depends on repeatable wood joinery and efficient setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabinetmakers, finish carpenters, furniture builders, and remodelers who do regular assembly and alignment work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cordless operation plus the DOMINO platform gives you more freedom around large parts, installed work, and crowded benches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a purpose-built joinery tool, not a general-use cutter. If precision joinery is not part of your normal workflow, you may not use its strengths enough to justify it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"acc\" id=\"product-faqs\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a cordless or corded tool?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a cordless joining machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the model number?\u003c\/strong\u003e The model is DFC 500 E-Basic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with battery power?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The 18V batteries and a charger are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs a storage case included?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, a Systainer case is shown in the product image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Festool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52097612284198,"sku":"578121","price":1279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/fr_dfc500_578120_sod_01a_1600_1200.webp?v=1771199451","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/festool-578121-cordless-18v-domino-joiner-dfc-500-e-tool-only","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}