Here are the results of my asking:
> I'm just beginning to make M&T joints, and I've seen at least 3-4 general ways to mill mortices:
> What kind do *you* use, and why?
And the results are:
Dedicated Mortising Machine: 5
Router plus corner cleanout: 4
By hand, using chisels:1
Drill press, Forstner bits, and chisels: 6
Floating Tenons: 2
All of the above depending on the job: 2
Thanks all for your replies. I'm looking hard at the Shop Fox...
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Vince Heuring ECE Department, University of Colorado - Boulder
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Have you taken a close look at these machines side by side? YMMV, as they
say, but I did a comparison between the Jet, Delta and Shop Fox at the
woodworking show last year. The Shop Fox _looked_ real good because of the
fit and finish, but a close comparison of the working parts convinced me the
Delta is a beefier machine. I have since purchased the Delta and it has more
than lived up to my expectations. The dovetail gib for the head is hell for
stout on the Delta, should be a big consideration on a machine of this type,
and was not matched in the other machines at the time.
Disclaimer: I quit looking after buying one ... so if Delta has a "new" X-5
model, all bets are off without further comparison.
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Last update: 9/13/03
"Vince Heuring" wrote in message
> Thanks all for your replies. I'm looking hard at the Shop Fox...