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Makita Mortising machine #33087 08/19/15 09:56 AM
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Does or has anyone used this tool for mortising. I was thinking of buying one to help improve my process. Cutting mortises is the slowest part of the process and would like to take some time out of it. Any input would be appreciated greatly.

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Re: Makita Mortising machine [Re: Thane O'Dell] #33088 08/19/15 01:40 PM
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Are you talking about a Makita chain mortiser?

I have used one and it works for me.

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Re: Makita Mortising machine [Re: Thane O'Dell] #33089 08/19/15 02:10 PM
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Yes. The chain mortiser.
Thanks Jim


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Ok, so what do you want to know?

What method are you currently using?

Jim Rogers

PS. have you seen my YouTube video showing tips and trick on using it?

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Re: Makita Mortising machine [Re: Thane O'Dell] #33091 08/19/15 05:59 PM
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Hi Jim.
My typical mortise is 2 x 8 by 5" deep. Currently I am using a fostner bit and drilling 4 holes, use a framing chisel on the sides and a corner chisel on the ends.
I am looking to speed up my mortise making process and was wondering if the Makita chain mortiser would do this for me.
As well as improve quality.


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Re: Makita Mortising machine [Re: Thane O'Dell] #33092 08/20/15 01:39 AM
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Here is a link to my youtube video.

https://youtu.be/U0dfPdIQJv4


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Re: Makita Mortising machine [Re: Thane O'Dell] #33093 08/20/15 04:44 PM
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Thanks Jim
I'll watch the video tonight when I get home tonight.


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Re: Makita Mortising machine [Re: Thane O'Dell] #33132 09/08/15 08:08 PM
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There is nothing wrong with a Makita mortiser. It's kind of a get what you pay for scenario I think. If you have little money and more time, use a manual boring machine like a millers falls or Boss double eagle, $300-$800. There are pluses and minuses - slower speed, but very accurate, portable, no noise, no electric cord needed. The Makita costs about $1500, requires electricity, Throws a lot of sawdust so you need eye protection and hearing protection. The next step up is something like the Mafell mortiser which is often preferred by more production shops. It's faster, more accurate, and has the chain 90 degrees to what the makita does. It lets you cut the width of the mortise in one shot as opposed to the length in segments of the Makita. It's faster than the Makita at about $5000. So just make your choice. There are trade offs for each. IT just depends on what you are after.

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Nice options there, Brad. Just before I put the drill on this stand I seriously considered a Mafell mortiser. Then the fund thing settled in and I put together this 1/2"x1/8" angle iron frame and mounted my drill to it in an attempt to keep up with the rest of the industry. It seems ok, and I get to continue with a traditional form of cleaning out mortises.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17h_be9zjNo

Re: Makita Mortising machine [Re: Thane O'Dell] #33138 09/09/15 04:17 PM
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Ok. I bought the Makita chain mortiser.I is pretty much what I expected. After playing with it and setting up a system for cutting a 2 x 8 mortise, I decided to buy the 21mm chain. ($400 later) to reduce the side steps from 4 to 3 cuts. Now after 12 plunges down i have an accurate 2 x 8 mortise with nasty points on the bottom. I think if I got a pair of ferring clippers, I could nip them off nicely.


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Cut the mortice a little deeper.

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Learn to sweep the bottom of the mortise with the chain.

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