What Does a benchtop Mortiser do?

What Does a benchtop Mortiser do?

Well, a benchtop mortising machine uses a hollow chisel bit that’s sharpened on all four sides and there’s an auger bit that fits inside to clear out most of the waste. When you pull the handle of the machine, you drive both cutters down into the workpiece and that’s what cuts that square hole.

How does a Mortiser work?

Mortising bits cut square holes. The auger bit fits inside the chisel and protrudes slightly. During operation, the auger drills a round hole and the four-sided chisel squares the corners. Cut side by side, square holes create mortises.

What is a hollow chisel mortiser used for?

Hollow-chisel mortiser machines are really specialized drill presses that combine an auger with a hollow chisel to bore square holes. The auger removes most of the waste, while the chisel edges shear off remaining material on the sides of the cut.

Can I use a mortiser as a drill press?

At their most basic, hollow-chisel mortisers are mechanically and operationally the same as drill presses. Just as a lot of torque is needed to force the chisel into the wood, substantial holding power is needed to grip the workpiece when retracting the chisel.

What are the safety tips of using wood mortiser?

A two foot perimeter around the mortiser should be kept clear of people, debris and sawdust that impair traction or footing to avoid slips and falls. 2. Safety glasses with side shields or a face shield must be worn. Hearing protection should be worn.

Can you use a mortiser as a drill press?

Can you use a hollow chisel mortiser as a drill press?

At their most basic, hollow-chisel mortisers are mechanically and operationally the same as drill presses. Both have a spinning chuck, and both have feed levers that lower and raise the chuck through the workpiece.

What is the Powermatic pm701 benchtop mortiser?

The new POWERMATIC® PM701 Benchtop Mortiser features an in-line depth stop which allows the user to stop at preset depths without racking the mortiser bit to the base. Its heavy-duty reversible…

How does set-up with the 701 benchtop mortiser work?

Set-up has never been easier or more precise. The new POWERMATIC® 701 Benchtop Mortiser features an integrated bit and chisel spacer system. These two spacers are used to accurately and quickly account for the space needed between the bit and chisel during set-up.

What is the Chuck capacity of a Powermatic mortiser?

The Powermatic Model 701 benchtop deluxe mortiser is powered by a 3/4-horsepower, 115-volt motor that runs at 1725 rpm and has a chuck capacity of 1/2-inch. The head-stroke capacity is 5-1/2-inches and the chisel center to fence is 4-3/8-inch with a chisel capacity up to 3/4-inch.

How thick can stock be captured under the Powermatic 701?

This hold-down is also reversible to allow stock from 0 to 5″ thick to be captured underneath it. The POWERMATIC® 701 Benchtop Mortiser has a quick-action cam lock that will quickly lock the fence into position with one 90° movement. This lock also features lock nuts, so once set they will not have to be continually adjusted.