I have won a Morticer!

[Slim]

Sorry to hear that machine did not work out. I checked mine today and there is definately no play in the bushing, heat build up or chattering. I wonder if the bushing you have is original to the machine?

Anyway, better luck with your next one. Don't let this put you off the Fox morticer, as it is a good machine.

 

[matt]

Just got me a Multico PM12 for £60. Old, entry level, etc but I read a good review by a college where about 10 similar machines were on long term test. It came out on top. For that money it's a good start point.

 

[Scrit]

Whatever else Multicos are quite well machined. PM12s appeared in the late 1980s, ddn't they? So not that old

Scrit

 

[ByronBlack]

Matt - I was watching that multico but obviously got the fox instead, hope your's turns out to be less hassle than mine. I'm also going to start looking for a multico - maybe a PM16 - I was bidding on one last week but it went up to £200.

 

[Scrit]

Byron

I'm beginning to think that with your need for mortises and your desire for a power machine you shoudl accept nothing less than this

Scrit

 

[ByronBlack]

Now your talking!!

Only at £3 at the moment - bargain! I wonder if I can get it in the back of my escort van :lol:

Good spot!

 

[matt]

Matt - I was watching that multico but obviously got the fox instead, hope your's turns out to be less hassle than mine. I'm also going to start looking for a multico - maybe a PM16 - I was bidding on one last week but it went up to £200.

Yeah - I watched the PM16 too. Went like a rocket from about £70 to £200 in about 60 seconds. I didn't even bother placing a bid.

 

[ByronBlack]

Thats because it was me bidding for it - furiously up to the last 10 seconds when it went over my max bid

 

[Slim]

Byron,

I don't know if you received you Rutlands "Offer of the Week" email, but the Fox has £50 off at the moment.

Not sure if you're still after a morticer, but thought I would mention it anyway.

 

[Gary]

I was looking at the Fox as I got the email this morning. I was somewhat put off by Byrons experience, I trust he bought a pup as it has had good reviews in the past.

 

[ByronBlack]

Thanks for the headsup simon - i'm currently looking at using the drill press for future mortising requirements, but appreciate the thought.

I have to say, i think the fox morticer is a very good machine, and I can definitly recommend it, it's just that I had a dodgy guide-bush which is probably more the fault of the original owner than the machine.

 

[OPJ]

I ordered the Fox morticer last Wednesday and it arrived this morning (direct from Hamilton Group). Yes, it certainly does look like a pretty decent piece of kit for the money.

40 kg? Well, my Fox table saw was the same weight and I could lift that easily with both hands. This morticer though, I had to slide the box through the house and to the back door, open the gate and garage door, just about manage to get it off the ground and, RUN! :wink:
Well, okay, it is actually stated as 42kg on the machine...

The supplied chisel is actually 3/8", not 1/4". Looks okay and seems to run fine in my machine (a little noise but I know from past experience that is normal). I'll be looking to get some Japanese chisels from Axminster soon though. My only downside so far is that my hands stlll reak of grease after several washes - be warned, it's absolutely plastered in it!

I'd still like an X and Y traveling locking table, although you don't get it all for £130! I'm still very impressed at how you can comfortably fit 8" below the chisel - that will come in handy for some bottom door rails.

Anyone else find the lever's a bit wobbly? Or do I just need to tighten it a bit more?

 

[ByronBlack]

I also found the handle was wobbly, but that is due to the flat-part that allows removal, I doubt there is any easy way to improve this unless your perhaps use a rubber washer and maybe a wedge..

 

[OPJ]

I reckon you're right about using a wedges there, or perhaps one either side.

Can I ask what people do to keep the work tight against the fence then?
I find that even with the clamp down, the work can move as the chisel and bit make contact.

Can you buy X and Y-travelling tables as an aftermarket product?

 

[ByronBlack]

OPJ - Have a look on axminster, they do a number of X Y tables - and an affordable compound table that looks like it might be quit useful.

 

[WellsWood]

I'd still like an X and Y traveling locking table, although you don't get it all for £130!

...sorry to do this after you've made your purchase, but actually you do

Mark

 

[newt]

The pictures that OLD sent for setting up the record. The one where the chap holds the auger up to the chisel with his finger, if I did that on mine I would have 4 holes in my finger, my chisel points are needle sharp.