A mortiser is a woodworking tool used to cut square or rectangular mortises in wood. It is electrically powered and has a cutting mechanism that lowers onto a workpiece. Mortising machines have squared corners and are made by combining a rotating point and a sharp four-pointed hollow chisel. Horizontal and chain mortising machines are also […]
A chain mortiser is a tool used for cutting square holes in wood for mortise and tenon joints or post and beam fittings. There are two types: portable and stationary. The chain is wrapped around a pulley attached to a drive motor, and larger jobs may require multiple chains. Carbide tipped chains are expensive. A […]
A mortise is a tool used to cut square holes in wood for creating mortise and tenon joints. It can be a simple bit attached to a drill press or a complex machine. A horizontal mortiser is used for loose tenon joints. Dedicated machines offer greater stability and repeatability. A mortise is a device or […]
