There's also a robust market for used makita chain mortisers. If you use it for only one project, you'll easily be able to sell it for 1/2 to 2/3 of what you paid for it.
Timberwolf tools offers a price match on the makita. Find it lower, and they'll match the price.
http://www.timberwolftools.com/tools/makita/M-7104L.html
