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The PM701 Benchtop Mortiser features an in-line depth stop which allows the user to stop at preset depths without racking the mortiser bit to the base. Its heavy-duty reversible handle is so versatile that it can be changed from one side to the other quickly and easily and requires no tools to do so. The stock hold down features a specially designed double lock system. One locks from the side, the other locks from the top, to completely eliminate any slippage when removing the chisel from the work piece. This hold-down is also reversible to allow stock from 0 to 5" thick to be captured underneath it. The Powermatic 701 Benchtop Mortiser has a quick-action cam lock that will quickly lock the fence into position with one 90-degree movement. This lock also features lock nuts, so once set they will not have to be continually adjusted. Set-up has never been easier or more precise. The Powermatic 701 Benchtop Mortiser features an integrated bit and chisel spacer system. These two spacers are used to accurately and quickly account for the space needed between the bit and chisel during set-up. Large work surfaces in the table and fence allow for more stability and accurate cuts. The new mortiser also includes a large hinged chuck door with magnetic catch. This unique element allows the user to easily access the drill chuck with the standard 4" chuck key to lock the bit in place. In addition, its rack and pinion allow for simple and quick fence adjustments.
From the Manufacturer
The Powermatic Model 701 benchtop deluxe mortiser is powered by a 3/4-horsepower, 115-volt motor that runs at 1725 rpm and has a chuck capacity of 1/2-inch. The head-stroke capacity is 5-1/2-inches and the chisel center to fence is 4-3/8-inch with a chisel capacity up to 3/4-inch. There is an in line depth stop whichallows you to stop at pre-set depths without racking the drill bit to the base. The heavy-duty handle is reversible and can be changed from one side to the other and does not require any special tools, great for the left handed woodworkers out there. The stock hold down features a double lock system to eliminate any slippage when removing the chisel from the work-piece. The fence has a quick action cam lock to make positioning simple. Large hinged chuck door with magnetic catchallows you to easily access the drill chuck with the standard 4-inch chuck key. The fence is adjusted with by a rack and pinion system.
Tab
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2024
Powermatic did live up to its performance when set up properly. Makes mortifying so much easier and accurate than tools.
Tom
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2017
Did a lot of research before I picked this unit.It came faster than expected, a day early than forecasted with snowstorms in our area at the time.It arrived in great shape via UPS.I took my time cleaned all the oil off with mineral spirits and got familiar with all the components.I stoned down all the sharp edges and working surfaces before reassembling the unit and reassembling, I do that with all my tools.I had bought some really cheap mortise chisels a long time ago from a big box store. I touched them up a little and made a mortise hole in some red oak. Did a good job, much faster than chopping by hand. I think I could do better with surface finish in my holes with a little more tuning. Setting up the mortise chisel and auger was very easy for this first time user of a mortise machine!It will take me a little bit to get this machine tweaked but that is to be expected. The only two cons are the storage unit on top for the chisels. It's a safety hazard, eventually your going to run your wrists and hands over razor sharp tools. I'm going to fabricate a separate holder for my chisels well away from the machine. The second issue is the 60 degree diamond cone for sharpening the inside of the chisel. For one it's too coarse, then its permanently fixed into the unit. There are a lot better ways to sharpen these bits.Maybe I'm obsessive but I like my tools to be surgically sharp, that means coarse, medium, fine and then a polish hone to make the cutting edges a mirror finish. I will buy after market sharpening cones to get what I want and make my own polisher.Other than that a great machine in my opinion, everything works smoothly and it's very well thought out and designed. I think they try to give you what they can while trying to be competitive. How one reviewer broke the rack is beyond my understanding, this thing is built like a tank.
c334500
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2010
I just finished my first project with this machine, a rather large gate (7 f 1/2 feet tall by 4' 10" wide). I was able to make 3" deep mortises in 5" tall rails with spot on accuracy. The key when cutting deep mortises and probably likewise with harder woods is to cut the depth gradually and not attempt the mortise in one continuous cut. This will put less stress on the feed gear and will also benefit the chisels. It is also imperative to cut the ends of the mortise first so the surrounding wood acts as a guide to keep the mortise straight.For those reviewers that were expecting super clean cuts, I was able to achieve tight fitting mortises without secondary cleanup. You just need to make sure you overlap the cuts properly. The mortises I cut were exceptionally tight and were difficult to pull apart after dry fit.This is heavy duty machine and needs to be on a sturdy bench. You could put this on a rolling stand, you just need to be careful about the balance and making it top heavy.The machine has plenty of of power and as long as the chisels are sharp, this will cut mortises effortlessly. Once you have the table setup to the clamp in the proper location, as long as your boards are straight, you will get repeatable accuracy at a high clip.I would definitely recommend this machine to anyone who wants to make high quality mortises.
D. Thiel
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2009
The fence and clamp design alone make this machine worth a premium price: all settings are done without tools, and that means quicker setups with excellent accuracy. It is VERY powerful and makes the job easy.I've had this unit for several months now and have done quite a bit of work with it. I'm still overjoyed with it -- it meets all my expectations, and then some. Lots of power, easy setup, and super solid build quality.One complaint: the handle is downright silly. It's designed so that to go from the highest to lowest points, the handle needs to rotate nearly 270 degrees -- so it starts out of reach behind the machine, and it ends its travel by banging into the edge of your workbench. That said, it's very easy to reposition the handle, and the silliness of the design has cost me little more than a couple chuckles in my shop. A very minor factor indeed.I suggest pairing this item with very high quality mortising chisels. OH... and you'll want "long" chisels, though the chuck on this machine can be adjusted to fit shorter chisels as well.
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