What does a slot mortiser do?
The Grizzly G0846 Horizontal Slot Mortiser incorporates a router mounted on its side with the workpiece clamped to a multi-axis sliding table. Use it to quickly cut mortises for traditional mortise-and-tenon or ‘loose tenon’ joinery and easily cut angled mortises as no elaborate jigs and fixtures are required!
How do mortising bits work?
Mortising bits cut square holes. The auger bit fits inside the chisel and protrudes slightly. During operation, the auger drills a round hole and the four-sided chisel squares the corners. Cut side by side, square holes create mortises.
What is a tenoning machine?
Tenoners are woodworking machines that are used to produce tenons, projecting wooden members that fit into a mortise. As high-production and high-output devices, tenoner woodworking machines may use automatic tool-changers to reduce setup times.
What is a multi router?
The Multi-Router is recognized as one of the best precision woodworking & router tools in the industry. Within seconds, create mortises, tenons, box joints, dovetails and angled joinery. The Multi-Router is faster, more accurate and has better control than any other router tool on the market today.
Can I use my drill press as a mortiser?
A drill-press mortising attachment can be just as effective and it costs a lot less. On the drill press, I can slow the speed way down, too, so the bits don’t screetch and smoke. Drill press mortising is slower, but it’s much more pleasant, a lot quieter and much less nerve-racking than using a mortiser.
Can you use a router sideways?
Hand-held routers should always be used horizontally with the bit facing down. It can be tempting to run a router sideways down a board, especially if the bit is oriented to cut that way, but don’t do it. Find a different bit, or make a jig that supports the piece in such a way that you rout horizontally.
What does a horizontal router table do?
In this horizontal configuration, the bit projects parallel to the tabletop, making it particularly useful for cutting tenons on long workpieces: you don’t have to stand them up on end for routing, where they’re less stable. Instead, just lay the workpiece on its face against a miter gauge and feed it past the bit.