Makita 7104L/2 240V Chain Mortiser

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To reduce clogging, I spend time tuning up the bore. The smoother the bore, the easier it is for chips to slide up the auger bit. I use a chainsaw file to remove any in ternal burrs or machining grooves. A small, round, tapered slip stone works well for cleaning up the ejection slot. If, however, you have only a few small mortises to cut at home for a small project, a drill press equipped with a mortising bit will be a more suitable option and can work.

To use the attachment place the sharpened tynes onto the timber and engage full throttle - peak revs. Then simple plunge the guide bar slowly forward until the required depth is achieved. Return saw to idle and withdraw the bar from the timber. Reposition vertically or horizontally to achieve the desired mortice size and shape. Guides allow you to move the workpiece horizontally, so you can make further cuts to get a rectangular hole of whatever size you need.Add to this the cutter chain, a wrench for set up, a sharpener holder, and oil to keep it running smoothly, and you have one high-quality chain mortiser. When buying a chain mortiser for woodworking, just remember that they come in two different types i.e. portable machines and stationary machines. Depending on your requirement and usage, you can choose the one that fits your needs. Horsepower: Motors are rated in either amps or horsepower. While direct comparisons aren’t very accurate unless you know the efficiency of the motor, we can assume that 5 amps (A) equals 1/2 horsepower (hp). It’s the most common size you’ll find on benchtop mortisers. They are 120-volt (V) single-phase mortisers, so you can run one from any standard household outlet.

As with all woodworking machines, the more rigid it is, the more repeatable accuracy you’ll have. It should also be more durable.As the motor rotates the spindle, a handle plunges the chisel into the wood. The drill bit removes most of the waste, making a circular hole. A mortiser won’t work effectively when the bit and chisel are dull, so keep both parts sharpened. No need for a lot of tools, just a chainsaw file, a round and a flat slip stone, a little sandpaper, an abrasive pad, and some honing oil. Don’t expect a brand-new bit and chisel to be adequately sharp. Almost all I’ve seen needed extra attention out of the box. If yes, continue reading this article to find out about the best chainsaw mortiser currently popular on the market. You can also learn more information about chainsaw mortisers in case you are a beginner. This article will help break down all the features and specifications to look out for when buying a chainsaw mortiser. The type of mortise you’re going to be creating is something else to think about. If you’re just looking for an all-around mortiser for general joint use, one of the drill-press style options should be a great fit. These are designed with a fence to hold your workpiece in place, can accept a range of chisel and bit sizes, and tend to provide nice and accurate mortises.

The square sides of the chisel then remove the rest, so with one plunge motion you make a perfectly square hole. Mortisers come in several different types, but they all have the same purpose: to create holes in wood pieces for tenons to fit into. These “mortise and tenon” joints are popular because of the strength they provide to furniture pieces, and, thanks to mortisers like these, are relatively simple to create.

It’s possible to cut mortises by hand, and, in fact, doing so was once considered a test of a woodworking apprentice’s skill. If you’ve only got a few mortises to cut, then doing so with a chisel and mallet is far and away the cheapest way to do it, too! But if you cut mortises on a regular basis for furniture or construction, a good mortiser soon becomes invaluable. Add to this the movable table, which allows you to place the material with precision, and you can create accurate cuts time and time again.