Reddit reviews Delta 14-651 1/2" Mortiser
We found 3 Reddit comments about Delta 14-651 1/2" Mortiser. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Easy and open access to drill chuck for bit changingLarge cast-iron base with center through holeAdjustable rack and Pinion fence and rack and Pinion head raising and loweringMortising head column can be turned 180 Degree and remounted for off-table mortisingAdjustable fence and hold down; Adjustable dovetail way on mortising head
His craftsmanship is obviously top notch but when you add in the router that thing is 3 times the cost of a mortising machine which will actually cut nice square mortises for you.
Plus- you need to create a double size template for every single size tenon you plan on making. That doesn't sound very practical.
Beautiful work- but I just don't see the point for the vast majority of woodworkers. Obviously there are exceptions and edge cases- but most people would be better served spending the extra money on other tools.
Edit:
So here are the costs:
$945 for the PantoRouter (plus the cost of the router)
$36 for the clamps
$60 for the box joint jig
$70 for the 3/4" dovetail jig
$70 for the 1/2" dovetail jig
Total: $1181
Mortising machine: $338
Professional Dovetail/box jig: $200 ($500 if you want to buy a REALLY nice Leigh jig) + cost of the router
Total: $538 to $838
http://www.amazon.com/DELTA-14-651-Professional-Mortising-Machine/dp/B00006K00N
You could invest $338.14 to cut squared holes and craft tenons on any saw
Mortising machines are nothing new... You could go buy one right now
http://www.amazon.ca/Delta-14-651-Professional-Mortising-Machine/dp/B00006K00N