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1. 
   charles | Sep 13, 2006 12:29am | #1

   Troy,

    

   While it does a good job as a lock mortiser, the bit is too long and flexes to much for any joint work.

   Anyway it is not a cheep tool to purchase.

    

   Good Luck

    

   Charles

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   Troy | Sep 13, 2006 01:33am | #2

   Thanks thats what I was afraid of.Troy

2. 
   doorboy | Sep 13, 2006 07:23pm | #3

   It's a beautiful machine for what it was designed for--door lock mortising--and when adjusted properly, it can be very accurate.
   However, the clamping mechanism is so long that you could not do a mortise close to the end of a board. Also it is a self-centering clamp, so any mortise that is off center will take some extra thought. Any deep mortise less than 1/2" wide cannot be done.
   If you do door locks, it's indespensible. Otherwise, it's an $1100 shop toy.

   "Kinky for Gov. of Texas"

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   Troy | Sep 13, 2006 08:44pm | #4

   Thanks, Looks like the tool is not the right tool for what I want. I did like the idea of being able to cut a very deep mortise with out to much trouble.Troy