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Features:
Professional bench mortising machine with 180-degree rotating head column and adjustable dovetail option
Rack-and-pinion system engages and releases the head
Stable 16-3/4-inch-by-13-1/2-inch cast-iron base with two-piece 2-15/16-inch-tall safety fence
Measures 22.4 X 18.6 X 16.4 inches; weighs 77 pounds
Editorial Review:
Designed for the professional user, the DELTA 14-651 Professional 1/2 HP Bench Mortising Machine includes a multi-position hand lever and a superior mortising head that rotates 180 degrees for tricky off-table projects. The head also includes an adjustable dovetail option for intricate jobs. It is engaged and released using an efficient rack-and-pinion system. Powered by a 1/2 HP motor, this professional mortising machine includes a heavy-duty 16-3/4-inch-by-13-1/2-inch cast-iron base and 2-15/16-inch-tall two-piece fence for safety. The machine comes with a tool and chisel tray, a multi-positional feed lever, and a gas-filled head stabilizer. Four versatile mortising chisels and bits in 1/4-, 5/16-, 3/8-, and 1/2-inch increments are also included, along with a 3/8-inch capacity chuck and key.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Poor Packaging
I too was one of the lucky ones that received this mortising machine "undamaged". Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but it appears to be a very high quality machine. Heavy duty (and I mean heavy, weighs almost 80 lbs.) Mostly cast iron and solid steel. It probably took me longer than most to assemble it (2 hours) because I spent a great deal of time cleaning it up during assembly and removing all the cosmoline that Delta had put on it. The only real complaint I have with Delta is that it seems they make a... more info
Problem tool
The first unit I received was litterally broken in half: The main shaft had a crack all the way through. Delivery damage (was delivered by UPS) can happen, I guess, although it's hard to believe that steel almost 1 inch thick could shatter like that. So I ordered a replacement unit and received it 4 days later (Amazon, at least, does it's part of the deal). The 2nd unit I got was not broken (thanks UPS), but the fence would no go all the way back. There was only a 1 inch play back and forth,... more info
WoodWorkers Beware!
I learned a lot from this mortising machine. Like, how to uninstall the chisel and bit to remove the wood chips jammed in them. Of course, removing the chisel and bit ruins all your squaring efforts and you have to square everything again. And I learned to put a gorilla twist on the chuck in order to keep the bit from falling out of the chuck whilst you mortise away. I learned how to swing on a handle in order to get enough force to cut into the wood (Oh, yes, the chisels are honed and very sharp). I... more info
Great Product (Ignore Shipping Woes)
After reading the numerous reviews about customers' shipping woes, I was initially hesistant to order this product, even though I had read countless raves about how good it is -- both from trade journals and users. I finally ordered and crossed my fingers that it would arrive okay. Well, I needn't have worried. This is a great product and, for me at least, it arrived in flawless condition. Listen to the raves -- and save the complaints for the shipping carrier -- because it's well worth the money. My... more info
