https://www.finewoodworking.com/project-guides/shop-machines/tips-and-advice-for-using-and-troubleshooting-a-hollow-chisel-mortiser
A mortiser, also called a hollow-chisel mortiser or mortising machine, cuts mortises remarkably quickly and accurately. Indeed, this machine can cut a typical leg-to-apron mortise in well under a minute. Benchtop models are most common, although larger, freestanding machines also are available. On the downside, mortisers define the word finicky

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Hollow Chisel Mortiser Tips and Tricks. Rob Cosman shows you all his tips and tricks for selecting, sharpening, and using a hollow chisel mortiser. Before

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151 - Hollow Chisel Mortiser Setup and Use. Video - July 1, 2011. If you make a lot of mortise and tenon joints, a Hollow Chisel Mortiser is a tool you should really consider. It makes quick work of the repetitive task of batching out mortises. And unlike the router, it leaves nice square ends that pair perfectly with tenons made at the table

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https://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-tips/techniques/drilling-boring/mortiser
The mortiser's square hollow chisel and the drill bit inside it work in tandem: The bit removes most of the waste while the chisel pares away the edges and corners. Proper spacing between the chisel tips and bit ensures the bit clears a path for the chisel. ... Tips and tricks using your drill press. Getting a Grip on Four-Jaw Lathe Chucks

https://www.finewoodworking.com/2012/08/07/3-master-the-hollow-chisel-mortiser-its-easy
In the first episode of the series How to Build a build, you'll learn a cost-effective way to create a Stickley-stlyle leg with quarter-sawn white oak on all for sides. 2. Tenons with a Horizontal Router Jig. Learn how to cut a large number of tenons quickly with a cool horizontal router box created by Ernie Conover. 3.

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1. Carefully slide the auger out from the end of the chisel and place it down on something soft, then slip the chisel up into the chisel holder, clearing slot facing back, and temporarily lock in place. 2. Next, take a five cent coin or similar spacer, undo the chisel, then place the coin between the chisel and the holder, then again re-tighten

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Loosen the hollow chisel and insert a dime between the top of the chisel and the bottom of the mortiser head. Lock the chisel in this position. Loosen the auger and position it so the flat part of the auger tip is even with the long point of the hollow chisel. Loosen the hollow chisel, remove the dime, and slide the chisel up as far as it will go.

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Learn how to efficiently use and set up the hollow chisel mortiser for precise and accurate drilling of mortises. This article provides a comprehensive guide on the setup process, efficient chopping of mortises, joint placement and dimensions, precise chisel adjustments, and more.

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What is a mortising machine and how do you use one? If you cut a lot of mortise, then you'll want to get a mortising machine. A mortising machines features a

https://www.rockler.com/learn/how-to-make-mortises-with-a-hollow-chisel-mortiser-video-by-cfc
Tim Rousseau demonstrates how to cut mortises with a benchtop mortising machine and mortising bits.

https://www.woodcraft.com/blogs/magazine/tips-tricks-issue-72
TOP TIP Dead-setting a hollow chisel mortiser When setting up a hollow chisel mortiser, it's crucial that the chisel is perfectly aligned to the fence to ensure straight, smooth mortise walls for a strong glue bond. Using a square to do the job hasn't always yielded consistent results, especially with small chisels. To

https://www.finewoodworking.com/1996/02/01/using-a-hollow-chisel-mortiser
The way it works is simple: As the tool plunges into wood, the bit drills a hole and the chisel cleans out the corners by scraping the side walls, producing a square hole. Multiple plunges in line produce a rectangular mortise slot. Chisel sets come in square sizes from in. to 1 in. and in various lengths. From Fine Woodworking #116.

https://canadianwoodworking.com/tools/how-to-use-a-benchtop-hollow-chisel-mortiser/
Set the Offset - Place a 1/16″-thick spacer at the top of the chisel, push the chisel up against the bushing, and then tighten the chisel locking screw. Flush the Tips - Using a piece of wood lift the bit all the way up and secure it in the chuck. Create the Bit Offset - Loosen the chisel locking screw, push the chisel up as far as it

https://www.woodcraft.com/blogs/shop-knowledge-guides/squaring-mortises-with-a-hollow-chisel
Of course, the rounded ends of routed mortises then have to be squared to accommodate square-edged tenons. This is where I bring my mortiser into play. I mount the appropriately sized hollow chisel in the machine-omitting the internal drill bit-and adjust the fence to suit the mortise location. With the machine powered off and the workpiece

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Hollow-chisel mortisers are one of my favorite tools. When mortising machines were first invented, a drill bit and a chisel were mounted side by side. Ralph and Robert Greenlee changed all that, and production woodworking forever with the invention of the hollow chisel. It's quite an accomplishment to drill a square hole, and while the device

https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/use-mortising-chisel/
5.4 Reposition the chisel as before, set and then drive it to the same depth as in step 5.3. 5.5 Now position the chisel, back face away from you, 3/16″ away from your last cut. Drive the chisel in, lay the mallet down and lever the chisel handle towards you. Take care to keep it aligned with the mortise sides.

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The joinery is all M&T and I've been having a time with the 1/2" mortising bit and chisel clogging right at the bottom before the chips get to the exit slot in the chisel. I'm using a Delta Model 14-651 benchtop mortiser. I've varied the bit stick-out but it makes no difference. About every other mortise, it will clog and instead of cutting

https://www.finewoodworking.com/2014/06/02/how-to-sharpen-hollow-chisel-mortising-bits
Using a hollow-chisel mortiser is one of the fastest and most accurate ways to cut a mortise. But if your chisel is dull, it's only going to be an exercise in frustration. In this short video, Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking director Bob Van Dyke walks you through his step-by-step process for sharpening the chisel as well as the

https://www.lumberjocks.com/threads/any-tips-on-hollow-chisel-mortiser-problems.36381/
at least an 1/8th, and 3/16 would not hurt. much more and you've got holes in the bottom of your mortise. if the auger doesn't have a chance to clear chips, the chisel will bind in the mortise. also the sharpening idea is always true. woodcraft sells an hollow chisel sharpening kit for about $15, or so. i haven't looked lately at the current price.

https://canadianwoodworking.com/tools/hollow-chisel-mortiser/
A hollow chisel mortiser consists of a metal frame, a motor that rides up and down the frame via an articulating handle, and a chuck to which a mortising bit is attached. If you work primarily with mortises up to 5/8″, a 1/2 HP motor will suffice - otherwise opt for a 1 HP model. Features to look for include: a large work table (some have

https://www.popularwoodworking.com/tools/chisels/
Start with a 1⁄4" chisel if you work with mostly 3⁄4"-thick material or a 5⁄16" if you work mostly with 7⁄8" to 1″. Let your work dictate the next size you purchase. If you plunge into bench-building, you'll find a 1⁄2" to be indispensable. If you make delicate frames, a 3⁄16" will come in handy.

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I tried out my new Powermatic Mortiser yesterday with a CMT 3/4" hollow chisel bit and found that one side of the square cut would always have a cup (not square). I turned the chisel and found that the cupped side of the hole followed the way the chisel was turned. I assume it is not the machine but the bit. Is this a common problem? Can someone give me the name of a quality tool manufacturer