151 - Hollow Chisel Mortiser - Purchase, Use, and Maintenance

[@deucerider430]

Outstanding teaching video! Every facet was not glossed over or skirted, but addressed head-on, explanations were clear and concise! Thank you!

[@nov51947]

Unlike TV shows where a 30 min show is only 21 minutes long, Wood Whisperer 30 min videos are thirty minutes (well almost) of CONTENT!. Way to go Mark. Keep 'em coming! I certainly hope that you can sell the rights to the manufacturer for inclusion in their instructional material. I learned a LOT here today!

[@davide8324]

I purchsed a drill press mortiser and have used it for some time. Wish I had found this excellent video before. Well explained, it addresses all the issues that arise. Well shot with clear instructions on use and maintenance of the machine.

[@woodwhisperer]

@afsecaira I use large flat diamond plates. DMT makes some nice ones. Just rub them together until the stone is nice and clean looking.

[@jknott01]

Thanks for the tips! I got a drill press version of one of these 20 years ago along with a drill press and now I finally know how to use it properly 🙂

[@ChrisHornberger]

Marc, thank you for showing the sharpening cones. I generally just use them 'til they're too beat up, toss them, buy a new one because I had no idea how best to handle that internal surface conditioning. Nice. Thanks!!! Can't believe I went this long without knowing that. Hah! I really only ever use 1/4 and 1/2" chisels and bits, so it hasn't been a big issue thus far.

[@humphandhumbug]

Excellent video. I bought a second hand mortise press yesterday with no instructions. It’s been about 30 years since I last used one, but this video was really helpful and pleasant to watch also. 10 out of 10.

[@edadpops1709]

Every sail boat in the 60's -70's had teak louvered doors,and we used a hollow chisel mortiser to cut 1/4" squale holes for those louvered doors. I must have punched 100,000 square holes during that time,one hole at a time. each set of stiles had to be layed out right and left sides,the holes were cut on an angle so louver blades would slightly over lap.It was a very time consuming job. I think though the glue up of the doors was the most time consuming part. Glad that part of my life is over ! we got good with the cone shaped sharpening stone too, because teak is abrasive and carries silica sand from the rivers it floats in before harvesting.Sometime youd see sparks when running it through the trable saw. I think greenlee still makes a quality drill set.

[@bnelson313braveheart]

This is a very helpful video on a mortise machine. I need one and my budget says it needs to be a preowned mortiser. Thanks!

[@woodwhisperer]

@jawadsaadi The only reason I can see it being a problem is that fact that you'll need really long bits. The chuck on the mortise is up above the part that holds the chisels. So you need fairly long bits to extend far enough so that you have some room to work. And the longer the bit, the more runout.

[@maddog1918]

To help with friction " my boss" would always have us use a bee's wax bar. Every 3rd or 4th hole you had to stop and slap a little on the chisel. it only took a few seconds and it made it much much easier to pull out and it did make the chisel last longer

[@roman3of23]

I think personally, the best tool I've seen for making perfect repeatable mortise AND tenons is Matthias Wandel's Pantorouter. Not to mention it works horizontally allowing you to use any size stock.

[@thesquad-airsoftgamingnerf9643]

thank you mate, very informative and very helpful for my college work.

[@kdkintz]

Cool video, I have a small machine but have not needed it. However I have a project coming up I will need it for. After watching this I feel I will not have any trouble. Thanks

[@woodwhisperer]

@ibdavidc to be honest, I have never used one before. But from what I have heard from many folks who own them, they can be quite finicky. That's not to say you can get good results. You'll just have to work harder to make sure the fence is set up properly and in perfect alignment with the chisel. The fences and handles on drill presses were not designed for this type of work, so everything is going to be a bit of a compromise.

[@nilkanthfurnichr8388]

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[@sarabojuraju]

How much price indea

[@robertsullivan2396]

Excellent. very informative and very well prepared and presented.

[@parthiban-mg4xy]

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[@MadeinSweden]

Hello Marc! If you want to clean up the bottoms of your mortice you can use a Sokosari Nomi - Japanese Bottom Cleaning Chisel They are superb!

[@michaelsnell4034]

With the conical sharpener, I think you could lock the cone into the quill of a drill press and spin that by hand to avoid any wobble.

[@jaramima]

You are a great teacher. If I had you in high school, I am sure I'd do way better. Thanks for the vid.

[@petcatznz]

Excellent video. Been waiting for a decent 2nd hand chisel mortiser to come my way for several years. It finally happened today, so thought I'd brush up on it's set up and use before picking it up tomorrow. Great thing is, my new (to me) unit has all of the attributes Mark highlights. Looking forward to getting into it. Thanks a bunch.

[@Ivan_Baev_45]

Скажите, как эта машина в работе?

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi Mark, I have a bench top model that I bought from one of our cheap supermarkets and it was less than £50 in cost. It work well enough for what I want to do but as you will realize it hasn't any of the moving top or table. I also have the panterrounter plans from Matthias and that has a movable table using two sets of draw slides, I made one for the mortise machine but I had to double up on the draw slides so that the pressure from the chisel part did not crush the slides, it works so well that I am going to make one for my drill press as well.

[@neilrelph-olivewoodturning4330]

Great tip about using a card scraper to set the chisel / drill relationship. Thanks

[@woodwhisperer]

@kt14328 But you'll still get some side deflection that way. That's why I like to plunge where I have support on all sides. Not saying one way is more correct than another. That's just my personal preference.

[@richardrodgers1883]

But have you now gone to the Green machine that starts with F and D and makes round edged holes. ?

[@redlancer38]

Just bought my first morticer. Great advise. Many thanks.

[@stanwagner4788]

Your videos are excellent.

[@synapse131]

As usual, great presentation, explanation, and overall production. Thanks Mark.

[@kt14328]

Mark, If you make your two end cuts first the end will be square. Then you can make cuts one chisel width for easier chip removal.

[@garychristiansen508]

Do you still use your powermatic floor model mortiser?

[@nidheeshbabu627]

From where I should buy this

[@myfaceback100]

i found the video great could you do one on therouter table because i am lossed with all the different ones out their

[@jbskaggs7200]

I build a type of bed that has thirty six pickets. I went from trying dowels, to router made mortise and tenons, but I switched to a mortiser and it makes a world of difference. The big problem I have is controlling thw wood chips, there is no real easy way to vacuum them away. I actually ended up using a blower versus a vacuum to get chips away from chisel.

[@garyhanson4106]

Great review. I’m moving to a larger shop and updating my equipment. I will be adding several powermatic tools.

[@markmaclean5297]

Can I ask where you get the sharpening device with the changeable lead pins from

[@jaydee4541]

Very comprehensive and informative video. Thanks for all the effort you put into your videos Mark!

[@shailendrasharma5590]

Machine price details information please

[@jakeholloway165]

Wow you look so much different now! This video still helped me today though!

[@craigburfield9813]

any chance you can do the same type of video with a bench top model?

[@woodwhisperer]

Why though? The whole process is exactly the same.

[@RFC3514]

At 9:13, shouldn't you be plunging the chisel and seeing how it moves relative to the square? The line of motion is more important than the flatness of that small piece of metal (which can and often does have a slight built-in taper, to reduce friction).

[@woodwhisperer]

@siebert12 you can, but those kits are known for being incredibly fussy and difficult to work with.

[@panofish]

Great video Mark... you can easily see the effort you had to put into it. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I just don't get why there is always a small percentage of people that can give a video like this a downvote? Abstain sure, but downvote?

[@colmhain]

Just trolls with nothing better to do.

[@ivanlee5956]

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[@incognitotorpedo42]

Some people might be downvoting because the video is sponsored. Some might disagree with the basic premise of the hollow chisel mortiser. They might find that routers make a much cleaner mortise and with a decent jig are pretty easy to use. Or maybe they are handtool zealots. Personally, I think it was a great video about the hollow chisel mortiser, and on that basis I would upvote. However, from my experience with my benchtop HCM, I'm not that impressed. I find it to be kind of slow and the mortise quality isn't that good. Just my experience with a little one. Oh, and some people just downvote everything, I think. Look at the ratio of up to down. That's more useful as a metric.

[@reltcl1995]

Hi I have a delta monetizing machine do you know how to get the bushing out

[@ronh9384]

Hi Marc. A good video. Do you still use your mortiser since you have a Festool Domino?

[@Aviator168]

What else can this machine do other than making mortises?

[@peterlarsen1108]

Do you still have the powermatic 720hd chisel mortiser? I'm looking at buying one second hand. What is the advantage of a moving head over a moving table?

[@georgezarifis7409]

Can you mount these sharpening cones on a drill press to keep them copletely vertical?

[@homnathbhattarai4644]

how can buy this product in nepal

[@woodwhisperer]

Nope. You need a special adapter. But they don't have the greatest reputation although some folks have used them successfully.

[@RICKYDENNIS49]

Great video, thanks for your efforts 👍

[@emilianorobles5418]

I like to buy this machine. Where can I buy it?

[@saidchoucair9247]

A Nice class of this technology... Thanks. Big hug from Brasil Said Choucair

[@seyievetolohe2151]

Can I use Square Hole Saw Auger Drill Bit Mortising Chisel Auger Drill Bit on a normal drill?

[@woodwhisperer]

@smfield we have a little one on the way so I think I might be in good shape for keeping him/her entertained. :)

[@missionron]

I like the design of this mortiser.

[@biakaralte7939]

How many price this machine

[@jawadsaadi]

Great as Always! Any reason why the Hollow Chisel Mortiser can't be the fully fledged drill press as well?

[@andsidar7945]

Kaha ke ho bhaiya aap

[@whydoihavetoify]

Everything I wanted to know about hollow chisel mortisers but were too afraid to ask, many thanks, awesome video.

[@woodwhisperer]

@smokes00 Im sorry but I don't completely understand the question Smokes.

[@john0schell]

Great video as always.

[@johnhicks4992]

Great videos! Just wondering how the equipment stays so clean?

[@ctenos45069]

Great job on the video. Just curious... can the diamond paddles also be used to sharpen carbide tipped router bits and saw blades?

[@joseencarnacion8462]

Hi, what is the brand/product information for this hollow chisel mortiser you're presenting in the video?

[@dhanmaninath3334]

How much price..

[@fabioandrade1688]

alguém saberia me dizer se da para usar esta máquina para fazer apenas furos, sem a peça para ficar quadrado? usar apenas como uma furadeira simples? obrigado

[@Subsonic-cd2en]

So, I've been looking at the cone shaped sharpeners - they all seem to be for 1/2" and smaller chisels. Any source on tooling to sharpen hollow chisels larger than 1/2"?

[@HarrisonFord11]

It’s literally a drill press with a encased chuck and the mortising bit, you can buy the bit and use your drill press if you have a good floor model.

[@gjoczy1]

What are the sizes of the tools? ing millimeters. and maintenance of the tools I learn to buy it? how much it cost? I live in the middle of Europe in Hungary, even here in may be sent through the mail?

[@surajkumar-ey5wg]

How I can get it

[@woodwhisperer]

@95jamesg Probably not without some kind of adapter.

[@mdfayaz3854]

I want this machine how to order I'm plz phone number

[@ricaroles]

Amazing

[@roccopietrofesa7914]

Do you still use a machine like this or do you mostly use a domino and or router?

[@ibdavidc]

Great video. I definitely need to get one of these. I am curious, though: you didn't talk about the kits that you put onto your drill press. Granted that they are less convenient than a dedicated machine, but they also take up far less of my single car garage than another floor standing item. So, I assume most of the instructions are the same, but how do you set them up? Is there any hope of quality work with them?

[@inderjeetrrrana3191]

I share the same comments with Mr. Robert Sullivan. Do you also go through other wood working machines the same way? I'm interested in buying some of the machines. Rana

[@jamesmahon838]

This press has worked like a charm for my projects kzbin.infoUgkxajoEbapTfqWaadnqb04h6U576yxXp-FE . I didn't even secure it to my table top, mainly due to the fact that I was using a 15 lbs drill vise. It's not flimsy at all as to what others have claimed it to be. Make sure the locking nuts and levers are secured and there won't be any issues with light pressure and patience. I was able to drill through aluminum, plastic, and steel (steel took a while) with no problems at all. Yeah it took a little longer than a regular drill press, but I don't have the space OR the money for one.The instruction manual was worthless, but luckily assembling the press was intuitive. However, the manual would be good for ordering replacement parts if needed. There is a nice breakdown of the parts that are included in the kit. Before ordering, make sure it is compatible with your unit, it is clearly stated what models the press is compatible with.This was an excellent purchase for $40!!

[@JimTom.]

Hey Marc, another great video, random question but can you please tell me if your dewalt nano drill can handle a 1" auger bit,or a video response on its limits would be great, thanks

[@jordanvanwaas2717]

What happened to the old chisel set

[@RajKumar-cn5nm]

Is this mechine available in india??

[@woodwhisperer]

@Yaakov763 a background music site. I'll have to try to remember the link for you.

[@AlaJarigindannamata]

how can i buy this from india please let me know ? ,

[@garychristiansen508]

Could you recommend a good cabinet mount mortiser? Love your videos and expertise!

[@sattarsaifi9819]

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[@woodandmetalwork9977]

Rate plz

[@kesavankani495]

Excellent video I like this machine wonderful job I am from India Tamil Nadu I think this machine not available India because I not see this machine I need this one machine possible delivery to India please inform me

[@buddhalovechild]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@woodwhisperer]

Honestly, the world of hollow chisels/bits isn't quite like what we're used to with chisels and planes. There really isn't a super high grade set that I can refer you to. Most companies sell sets under their own brand name and you might find some off brands on Amazon. Also check out Lee Valley. I think they have a pretty decent set that is worth spending a few extra bucks on.

[@rickchristianson3536]

I have 1/4"- 1" CMT nice bits, great container to keep bits safe.

[@florisjanpietster]

can't you just use the bit on a regular drillpress?

[@5150Rstapleton]

Superbly detailed and well explained. Thanks!

[@rubulahmed6556]

need your product

[@mirzaarhumbaig5504]

Mark could you tell me, this chisel mortiser can be used as a drill press? By norma drill press bits?

[@woodwhisperer]

I guess theoretically it could. It should accept regular drill bits. But the bits have to be extra long because of the design of most of these things.

[@rockandmeatroll]

Great vid, does anyone know the name of the model number for this big mortiser. Power matic .......

[@peterlarsen1108]

720hd

[@almondchanggalan2586]

May I Ask where can i find a machine like this in our place, i mean in the Philippines, I like this Machine

[@abeedpashapasha1496]

i want this bits

[@ModulArt22]

where can i buy this hollow chisel??

[@woodwhisperer]

What about him?

[@fireball570]

Awesome video, always wondered how these work.

[@woodwhisperer]

Rockler, Woodcraft, and Amazon all have mortisers and replacement chisels.

[@eln74]

Awesome review Marc, I only want to ask about the speed of this machine, do they come in variable speed? and, do we really need that change of speed in order to customize the cuts made on variable types of wood? And also, how about a dust or debris extractor? Can it be made? Do they come with one? I was thinking at the time you explained the orientation of the debris are popping out, if only there could be an adapter for it that doesn't get in your working view or where the tool meets the material. Just an idea, but maybe the tool designers can give us that upgrade later on. Thanks for sharing!! (Y) (Y)

[@saito1975]

can I install Drill Press Mortising bit on normal drill press ??

[@woodwhisperer]

Nope. They do sell attachments though. I hear mixed reviews on those.

[@saito1975]

No , I've searched yesterday and I found out that . I have to buy chisel holder it cost 50$ + 70$ for shipping .. I'm getting bore

[@ccccen]

you can buy a kit for the drill press but it will ruin your drill press, take my word the drill pressure is not made for it.

[@manasdisari6154]

Price india me khete ne