The 7 Best Mortising Machines – Woodworking Tools

If you’re looking to connect two pieces of wood together, one of the best ways is by using a mortising machine. We have included a range of benchtop and floorstanding mortisers to suit just about every need, all of which will allow for accurate cuts and the creation of joints in a variety of stock.

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7. Rikon 34-260

The Rikon 34-260 (about $450) has a strong 1/2-horsepower motor and is capable of working on dense hardwoods without stalling or bogging down. It features a gas-filled stabilizer that helps create a consistent downward and upward chisel motion for producing clean cuts.

6. Delta 14-651

The Delta 14-651 (appx. $432) uses hollow chisel bits to simultaneously bore a hole and square the sides. The center hole on the cast-iron base allows for the creation of through mortise and tenon joints as well as standard blind tenons.

5. Shop Fox W1671

The Shop Fox W1671 (around $331) comes with dual slide columns to help ensure accuracy and stability, and a swiveling base that makes it easy to place the chisel on your marks. It is powered by a single-phase, 3/4-horsepower motor that rotates the spindle at 3,450 RPM.

4. Powermatic PM701

The Powermatic PM701 (about $590) is a benchtop model with a 3/4-horsepower motor that runs at 1,725 RPM. Its reversible handle makes it suitable for left- and right-handed users, and its long length allows for greater depth control than some others.

3. Makita 7104L

For such a powerful machine, the Makita 7104L (about $1875) is surprisingly lightweight and portable, at just over 38 lbs. It sets up quickly, so you can get to work without wasting time, and its 10.5-amp motor is capable of pulling the chain at 3,200 RPM.

2. Jet JBM-5

The Jet JBM-5 (appx. $360) weighs in at under 45 pounds and is equipped with a robust rack and pinion lever mechanism. It has two hinged steel doors that provide access to the chuck, comes with three bits, and is backed by a five-year warranty.

1. Powermatic 719T

The sturdy cast-iron construction of the Powermatic 719T (around $1350) makes it extra durable, so it can stand up to commercial use day after day. The 1-horsepower induction motor is designed to operate for long periods and provides substantial cutting power at the chisel.

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