Wow, go get the plans! The package is wonderfully layed out and easy to follow. I will be building this mortiser as soon as I reassemble my shop (moving from PA to KY). I'll be looking at the rest of his videos for sure.
Thanks for the video and plans Ryan. I've made version 2 but with a number of mods to keep the cost down and with Australia not having the variety of routers & components it meant I couldn't copy yours fully. It is doing a fantastic job, so thank you for sharing. It almost turned out like yours...........
Very very nice! Safety around power tools includes no loose clothing( like hoodie draw strings at the table saw), would seriously hate to lose someone that makes such fine videos!
I do have a suggestion for you. Make up a set of blocks for all the common sizes that you make for slots. Then run a dado down the middle and add a key. Now route a key in the table of the router mount plate. Simple to use! Place the block in the key dado and bring your stops in to meet. Instant size and centered without any measurment!
Ryan, Great job and wonderful improvements. I plan to make another one like this one. Your series was top notched so I do not see any sense in remaking another video.
So awesome! Very clever dust collection setup. It appears to work great. Also, nice idea making homemade hold downs! This was a great series. I really want to build one, but I'm a little intimidated, to be honest.
CMR Woodworks don't be intimidated. If I can make one like the first one he made with out plans and a quarter of the shop he has, anyone can make it. Give it a try. I am going to build the new one.
Nice video! I have a suggestion: Make a U shaped from wood/metal, where the inside of the "U" is exactly the size of the cut of your mortiser + thickness of the metal/wood tongue that rides inside the "U". Mount it at the back end and you can change the width of the "U" bracket CENTERED, so you change the size of the mortiser! Good luck.
What is it with you Canadians? You're just so darn good at wood work. What a brilliant peice of work that is. That dust extraction works really well too. Did you use glue in the final assembly or just the screws? I'll definitely have a go at building one! Cheers.
I am slightly confused on the positioning of the stop blocks. At 6:02 You said you wanted a slot that was 2-1/4 inches wide, so you set the blocks at 1-1/8 inches - 1/2 the width of the slot. However that doesn't seem take into account the size of the 3/8 inch bit. Setting the travel at that distance from center, using a 3/8 bit, would result in a slot 2-5/8 inches - exactly 3/8 longer than you wanted. So your stop blocks should be set to: Length of the Slot, Minus the width of the bit, divided by 2 So in this case, that would be (2-1/4" - 3/8") / 2 = 15/16" Offset from center or 1-7/8" total travel distance
Yup, I was hoping know one pick up on that but your right I never account for the router bit size. ( I actually did set it right but said it wrong…) Thanks for watching! Ryan
I have your plan saved and will start my build as soon as I get some hardware together. If could ask, would like to see you add a little more explanation about the setup of the rear stop blocks and how they relate to those zero marks you made. You also changed from 2 springs to one in the center for the up and down carriage any further info on the sizing for this would be very helpful.
Ryan, Just a thought on the task of maintaining symmetry of the horizontal stops. I have been pulling apart some old printers (for the leaded steel bar inside) and came across a mechanism for selecting the paper size. It has 2 arms with teeth on the side similar to a rack and then a central gear fixed but free to rotate between them. Moving one of the arms moves the other in the opposite direction. I am going to build one of your designs in the near future so may try and incorporate something like this. Regards Mike
Mike this would be by far the best way to set up the stops. Not only would it be accurate, you would only have to set one scale for two stops. This kind of set was what I originally had in mind but I couldn't find and easy enough way to build an accurate enough mechanism (few failed prototypes) but if you have something available already built I would highly recommend using that. Thanks for watching Ryan
i just watched the whole series of this build and I've downloaded the plans. i'm very excited about doing this build. if i might make two suggestions. one instead of screwing it together maybe some sliding dovetails might make it a little more sturdy. and the second would it be possible for you to do the plans in a downloadable pdf format as i have NO Clue how to get two Dimensional drawings from a 3D plan. i'm sure it can be done, i just have no clue how to use sketch up. Thank you for the time you took to build and share this.
Side to side stop block. How about a rod with right hand threads on one side and left hand threads on the other. This would simplify this setting. I went to your site but didn’t see your plans?? Thanks
I recall that you had an updated video that showed using UHMW or similar material for the left and right slides, but I can't seem to find it. Did you take it down, or do you have a link for it? Thank you.
Great job, new sub and liked. Have saved as will be setting up a shop soon and this is on the list. Will practice a little first as this looks like a precision build!
The router model has to be exactly in the video right? Or i can custom the bridge height. Ya I think That's it. Great build. Do you plan to build a custom dovetail maker?
Need a less motion required for the hold down method. Accessory: MDF slab with a small step downstream and (lock router) instant small part jointer. Quick MDF triangle slab clamp in place and angle loose tendon capability. Other quick accessories quite possible.
Great idea. I have been wanting to build one of these for a while. I like your design. Did you remove the plans from your website? I click on the link but just get a 404 not found error.
Thanks! I batch made enough to probably last a life time in about a hour by just ripping 2x4's to 5/16(test fitting before ripping them all) then rounding the edges at the router table. This gives me a 5/16 by 1 1/2" tenon stock. Very simple and quick. I did buy one length before but it's really expensive.
excellent video i might even try to build this one. the only problem is the router because here in the uk the routers arent of a cylinder style. nonetheless its a great video thanks
Neat build. How about a rod threaded left hand on one side and right hand on the other. Once centered and a fixed no other adjustment needed, I hope, LOL
I would love to build one, but am having trouble locating the plans on shopbuilt.org. I tried using both “mortice” and “mortise”, with no results found. Edit: The result I do receive are all labeled advertisements. Is referring people to shopbuild.org mere clickbait?
Thanks bill! I don't have a PDF right now (really have to get that done) but sketchup is a free download and is actually very useful while reading plans because you can Pan around the drawing getting all the views.
Good afternoon, I see it’s been a few years since you have posted any videos. I hope your ok. Hopefully you still have plans floating around for the improvements you made. Iam not able to find those plans. Maybe they are still around. Again hope this comment finds you well
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Wow, go get the plans! The package is wonderfully layed out and easy to follow. I will be building this mortiser as soon as I reassemble my shop (moving from PA to KY). I'll be looking at the rest of his videos for sure.
Fantastic build. The dust-collector is genius!
Thanks!
Thanks for the video and plans Ryan. I've made version 2 but with a number of mods to keep the cost down and with Australia not having the variety of routers & components it meant I couldn't copy yours fully. It is doing a fantastic job, so thank you for sharing. It almost turned out like yours...........
Awesome! I'd love to see a pic.
Shopbuilt.org@gmail.com
Very nice and clever build ! Every time I see such a machine I'm getting more and more found of the idea of having one .. :)
Very very nice! Safety around power tools includes no loose clothing( like hoodie draw strings at the table saw), would seriously hate to lose someone that makes such fine videos!
Thanks,
I didn't realize the string was lose till I was editing the video, definitely dangerous...
This is a keeper, well done. The beauty of home made jigs is the cost and It makes you think, now how can I improve on the design!
Nice work! The dust collector is genius too!
I do have a suggestion for you. Make up a set of blocks for all the common sizes that you make for slots. Then run a dado down the middle and add a key. Now route a key in the table of the router mount plate. Simple to use! Place the block in the key dado and bring your stops in to meet. Instant size and centered without any measurment!
I like the new design, especially the T-Slot & dust collection!
Ryan, Great job and wonderful improvements. I plan to make another one like this one. Your series was top notched so I do not see any sense in remaking another video.
Thanks Richard! Glad you like the improvements.
This is a really sweet design! Nice job.
Thanks for doing this! It will make it very easy to build. The domino is more portable, but this is more stable and that's a real advantage.
So awesome! Very clever dust collection setup. It appears to work great. Also, nice idea making homemade hold downs! This was a great series. I really want to build one, but I'm a little intimidated, to be honest.
Thanks! Really glad you liked the series and if you do get a chance to build one, I'd love to see it.
CMR Woodworks don't be intimidated. If I can make one like the first one he made with out plans and a quarter of the shop he has, anyone can make it. Give it a try. I am going to build the new one.
Fantastic videos, great work and a genius to boot. You've gained a new subscriber today. Thanks for sharing.
Your videos are getting better.
I like the dust collection addition. Question: how do you clamp down a longer piece (length from left to right) ?
Nice video!
I have a suggestion: Make a U shaped from wood/metal, where the inside of the "U" is exactly the size of the cut of your mortiser + thickness of the metal/wood tongue that rides inside the "U". Mount it at the back end and you can change the width of the "U" bracket CENTERED, so you change the size of the mortiser!
Good luck.
That build was very well done! You made a subscriber our of me. Thanks for sharing this!!
What is it with you Canadians? You're just so darn good at wood work. What a brilliant peice of work that is. That dust extraction works really well too. Did you use glue in the final assembly or just the screws? I'll definitely have a go at building one! Cheers.
Great build. I really like the improvements.
I am slightly confused on the positioning of the stop blocks. At 6:02 You said you wanted a slot that was 2-1/4 inches wide, so you set the blocks at 1-1/8 inches - 1/2 the width of the slot. However that doesn't seem take into account the size of the 3/8 inch bit.
Setting the travel at that distance from center, using a 3/8 bit, would result in a slot 2-5/8 inches - exactly 3/8 longer than you wanted.
So your stop blocks should be set to:
Length of the Slot, Minus the width of the bit, divided by 2
So in this case, that would be (2-1/4" - 3/8") / 2 = 15/16" Offset from center or 1-7/8" total travel distance
Yup, I was hoping know one pick up on that but your right I never account for the router bit size. ( I actually did set it right but said it wrong…)
Thanks for watching!
Ryan
I have your plan saved and will start my build as soon as I get some hardware together. If could ask, would like to see you add a little more explanation about the setup of the rear stop blocks and how they relate to those zero marks you made. You also changed from 2 springs to one in the center for the up and down carriage any further info on the sizing for this would be very helpful.
Thanks pat for all the question. What I will do is put an article on shobuilt.org answering any questions you have.
That sounds great but plz fix your link you forgot the "p"
Ryan,
Just a thought on the task of maintaining symmetry of the horizontal stops. I have been pulling apart some old printers (for the leaded steel bar inside) and came across a mechanism for selecting the paper size. It has 2 arms with teeth on the side similar to a rack and then a central gear fixed but free to rotate between them. Moving one of the arms moves the other in the opposite direction. I am going to build one of your designs in the near future so may try and incorporate something like this.
Regards
Mike
Mike this would be by far the best way to set up the stops. Not only would it be accurate, you would only have to set one scale for two stops. This kind of set was what I originally had in mind but I couldn't find and easy enough way to build an accurate enough mechanism (few failed prototypes) but if you have something available already built I would highly recommend using that.
Thanks for watching
Ryan
i just watched the whole series of this build and I've downloaded the plans. i'm very excited about doing this build. if i might make two suggestions. one instead of screwing it together maybe some sliding dovetails might make it a little more sturdy. and the second would it be possible for you to do the plans in a downloadable pdf format as i have NO Clue how to get two Dimensional drawings from a 3D plan. i'm sure it can be done, i just have no clue how to use sketch up. Thank you for the time you took to build and share this.
I am impressed! I will build one! Will see how it goes!
Forest always says keep it simple and this is better yet !
very nice I like the addition of the dust collection. I think i just got a new project for this summer.
Thanks
Hi,
Very nice build. The link for the plans goes to a site that does not link to your plans. Can you give us a correct link please.
Thanks
GSS
Great design and I want to purchase the plans but keep getting site not secure??
Side to side stop block. How about a rod with right hand threads on one side and left hand threads on the other. This would simplify this setting.
I went to your site but didn’t see your plans??
Thanks
Excellent. Thank you for sharing your creativity and skills!
Where do you get the tenon stock?
Best jig i have ever seen do you have plans for this
What do you think if we change the fence with acrylic, so we can see the target clearly?
Might you still have these plans available?
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make and share.
Thanks you!
I recall that you had an updated video that showed using UHMW or similar material for the left and right slides, but I can't seem to find it. Did you take it down, or do you have a link for it? Thank you.
Great project, thanks a lot...
The link for the plans seems not working, can you update that link? thanks again...
Great job, new sub and liked. Have saved as will be setting up a shop soon and this is on the list. Will practice a little first as this looks like a precision build!
The router model has to be exactly in the video right? Or i can custom the bridge height. Ya I think That's it. Great build. Do you plan to build a custom dovetail maker?
Great project! thanks a lot for sharing the idea
Where are the plans again? I might want this, I'm comparing yours and another.
Need a less motion required for the hold down method.
Accessory: MDF slab with a small step downstream and (lock router) instant small part jointer.
Quick MDF triangle slab clamp in place and angle loose tendon capability.
Other quick accessories quite possible.
Great build. I like the design, Thanks
Thanks!
Very nice machine. Where Can I get the pdf plans? Happy new year from Denmark. Henrik
Amigo, this is a grate jig. i like to build it but I cant find the plans. help please!
There was a follow up where you changed the slides to UHMW plastic, i can't find it, Could you direct me to it?
Thank you
Enjoyed this project.
What's stopping you from just using a plunge base for the y-axis movement?
Wonderful project!, thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
what measures the slot mortiser. Thank's.
Well done, Ryan.
After watching your video if you put the tape on the blocks as shown in the picture it would be easy to get the same distance on each one
where can i get the plans thanks
great work and nice video!
Thank for sharing
Great idea. I have been wanting to build one of these for a while. I like your design.
Did you remove the plans from your website? I click on the link but just get a 404 not found error.
Are you not going to put in the allignment pins that had in version 1
+Keith Threlkeld I opted for longer Tavel instead of the pins
+Shop built very good, makes se
nce
Nice work Ryan... do you buy or make your tenon stock?
Thanks! I batch made enough to probably last a life time in about a hour by just ripping 2x4's to 5/16(test fitting before ripping them all) then rounding the edges at the router table. This gives me a 5/16 by 1 1/2" tenon stock. Very simple and quick. I did buy one length before but it's really expensive.
Really nice and attainable
excellent video i might even try to build this one. the only problem is the router because here in the uk the routers arent of a cylinder style. nonetheless its a great video thanks
Great device. Does anybody know where to get 1/4" shanks x 3/8" cutting profile plunge bits?
Great build! What do the side stops, stop against to limit movement?
Can you tell me the router make & model you used? It looks like a Rigid.
Please can u tell me where do you buy this electric motor?
Where are the plans for this?
Neat build. How about a rod threaded left hand on one side and right hand on the other. Once centered and a fixed no other adjustment needed, I hope, LOL
I would love to build one, but am having trouble locating the plans on shopbuilt.org. I tried using both “mortice” and “mortise”, with no results found.
Edit: The result I do receive are all labeled advertisements. Is referring people to shopbuild.org mere clickbait?
Is the plans website down?
Tks. a lot from Caracas Venezuela
VERY NICE WORK!!!!
Great build
Great job,, love it,I want to build this unit
Thanks bill! I don't have a PDF right now (really have to get that done) but sketchup is a free download and is actually very useful while reading plans because you can Pan around the drawing getting all the views.
Do you have plans Ryan?
Yup!
www.shopbuilt.org
I like your work
where is the plan please?
Большой плюс! Молодец!
Good afternoon, I see it’s been a few years since you have posted any videos. I hope your ok. Hopefully you still have plans floating around for the improvements you made. Iam not able to find those plans. Maybe they are still around. Again hope this comment finds you well
Very very clever!
Do you have experience with a cnc?
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comment ce procurer le plan mreci
Bonjour j'aime votre machine a mortaiser existe il encore les plan je serai intéresser svp merci
I want one! too bad we can't just buy some slides that work!
nice work!
que dios te vendiga y sigue adelate que sabremos aprovechar tu ideas
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genius!
Thanks!
Nice
Genio
nice