Hollow-Chisel Mortisers

Workshop tip: Add a sliding vise to your hollow-chisel mortiser
January 10, 2023

The existing fence and hold-down system on hollow-chisel mortisers get more efficient when you add a vise to the mix.
Workshop tip: Fine-tune your mortiser with a small stick
April 7, 2022

Clamping on a straightedge makes it easier to see if the small chisel is parallel with the machine's fence.
Hollow-Chisel Mortiser Speeds up Half-Blind Dovetails
September 9, 2020

Use the mortiser to remove most of the waste at the back of each socket before using your bench chisels for cleanup.
Machine Setup: Hollow-Chisel Mortiser
August 13, 2018

Learn how to set the fence parallel to the chisel, make sure the bed is perpendicular to the fence, and ensure that the chisel and tables move smoothly and accurately.
Cool Solution for a Hot Hollow Chisel
October 22, 2014

Q: My mortiser’s hollow-chisel bit always heats up and burns the wood, even though I keep it sharp and clean. What can I do to avoid this? Mitch Barnett, Columbus,…
Benchtop Mortiser W1671
June 4, 2014

The Shop Fox has an outstanding lever arm, a microadjustable fence, and the greatest plunge depth of those tested.
Powermatic PM701 Benchtop Mortiser
June 4, 2014

Every adjustment, except for drill chuck, can be made without a tool
Wood River 151223 Benchtop Mortiser
June 4, 2014

Includes four chisels (1/4 in., 5/16 in., 3/8 in., 1/2 in.)
Baileigh Industrial MC-625 Benchtop Mortiser
June 4, 2014

Has an X-Y table
General International 75-040 Benchtop Mortiser
June 4, 2014

Includes four chisels

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