SETTING UP A BENCHTOP MORTISING MACHINE

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A mortise and tenon joint is a very strong joint that is not hard to make. There are many ways you can cut the mortise, and using a mortising machine is one of the easiest. I’ve this Grizzley Tools benchtop mortising machine for at least 7 years and have used it maybe 3-4 times, so every time I use it I need to relearn how to set it up, so I figured I would document setting it up this time with a video.
With that said, if you’re not anticipating on cutting a lot of mortises a mortising machine may not be the best investment you could make as there are many other ways you can cut mortises. You can cut them completely by hand with a chisel or use a drill press to bore the majority of the wood and finish with a chisel or use a router, to name a few. It is up to you on how you would cut the mortise.

[@chrisweigand1817]

perfect description on how it works and how to use it. you kept it simple and direct. just what I needed my friend. subscribed.

[@TheSleepyCraftsman]

Thank You. I'm really getting tired of these channels that actually make fun of safety.

[@AndersenWoodCrafts]

Thanks. Safety should always be on your mind, especially in the shop, but I also don't abide by the notion that "safety comes first". If that were the case you wouldn't even get out of bed.

[@TheSleepyCraftsman]

@@AndersenWoodCrafts I completely agree. I always practice appropriate safety. I live in Florida, so of course I'm in the shop with sandals, but I don't encourage it. It just grinds my gears when some very large UA-camrs encourage others to do what they do, like suggesting DIY asbestos removal...without even use of a respirator.

[@teegees]

A key part of the set up is the position of the bit relative to the chisel.

[@AndersenWoodCrafts]

Agreed. Thanks for watching.

[@jaimegenovajr3257]

Whats the difference with that and the Hollow mortising machine

[@AndersenWoodCrafts]

This machine does utilize a hollow mortising bit. Other than high end, high production machines I am not aware of any mortising machine that doesn't use a hollow mortising bit. Thanks for your comment.

[@muraleedharanc994]

How much price

[@AndersenWoodCrafts]

The Grizzly Bench Top Mortiser is around $425.