Timber Framers Guild Forums Tools Tool Forum I need a chain mortiser

Does anyone currently have a chain mortiser for sale under $800? I realize I shouldn't hold my breath hoping for this but if I don't ask I won't know.
If anyone plans to sell one in the next few months or you hear of someone selling one, please let me know.
Also, does anyone know if any store rents the chain mortiser? I haven't been able to locate any but I may not know what woodworkers stores to check.
Thanks for any help

I have used a hand crank boring machines for many years. Got Power a year ago. I implemented a plan I had though about for a long time. I mounted a 1/2" power drill to an old wooden frame I had kicking around, used some angle iron and welded up a mount that slides up and down like the head on the original machine. Squeeze the trigger and set the lock,cruise control. it has a block to stop it at the right depth, adjustable. It is near as fast as any chain morticer, and at almost no cost.

Can you send some pictures? And what bits do you use?
I bought a used radial arm saw and the chain mortise attachment and was thinking about removing the post, arm and saw from the table to rig up some sort of portable unit but then I thought about the wright of that and all the constant adjusting and resetting and I just can't see this idea getting easier.
So I like the idea of some alternative home fabricated rig. Had you thought about building a plunge rack assembly with similar to what the big money buys but using a small electric chainsaw?
Let me know if you can send photos of your creation.
Thanks,
Terry

Tim I'd like to see pictures too. I've thought about something along those lines from time to time, sound like you've got it all figured out

+1 for the pictures request. I actually thought about taking time off the build while cutting the frame to make one of these, but we were up against it, so I decided to push on without.

I will see what I can do. I may have video but lost my Utube access with the google change over.

Hope you aren't expecting much.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a6Wanrg6U4&feature=youtu.be

Tim...you're awesome, what a great video to share. I love it!!! Old meets new, I think I will have to try that.

Tim, extension cords are the gateway drug.

Next thing you know there will be internet, and not long after finding the Hundegger website that gentleman will be driving the CNC machine while texting...

Its a slippery slope I tell ya!!! Be careful!



Cool video. I think Leon Buckwalter was working on something like this awhile back... I remember seeing a prototype 'new' mortiser at the West Virginia conference...

It always seems to happen this way: I start looking for a power tool and the discussion morphs into rage against the machine!

Anyone know where I can find used chain mortisers to haggle over a price for?
Thanks for any leads anyone can provide.