Howdy, I'm new here and somewhat new to woodworking. Was in industrial maintenance all my life. Company closed plant and told me I was retired. So I found this mortising machine at a pawn shop for cheap. Craftsman model 351.219061 and I wonder if the JET mortiser bit and chisel sets will...

If you guys have seen some of my other posts you'll know I am getting back into woodworking. Put in my order with Grizzly today for my new G0715P TS, jointer, spindle sander, mortiser, and some other stuff, mobile base, zero clearance insert, dewalt dado blade set, etc. The only problem is the...

I would like your opinions on the pros and cons of a dedicated mortiser verses a shop made router mortising jig other than the obvious costs. Are there any significant advantages?

Hi All, I could really use your help. I have the opportunity to buy a Powermatic PM719 Mortiser (Same one as found here: REVIEW: http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/PM719.shtml, SPECS: http://www.woodworkingtools.com/Manufacturer/Powermatic/mortising_719.html). It is an older model, and...