DELTA 14-651 Professional 1/2HP Bench Mortising Machine

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The Delta 14-651 1/2-Horsepower Mortiser At a Glance: 1/2-HP motor generates 1725 RPM 3/8-inch-capacity drill chuck and key Adjustable rack-and-pinion fence Multi-position feed lever 5-year warranty

Multi-position hand lever provides the extra torque needed to mortise especially hard woods.

Heavy-duty cast-iron base provides stability and control. View larger

Engaging and releasing via an efficient rack-and-pinion system, the 14-651's head features an adjustable dovetail option for intricate jobs. The lever locks down and is long enough to provide that extra torque you need to mortise especially hard woods.

Robust Motor Guarantees Professional Results
Powered by a 1/2-horsepower, 120-volt, 60-hertz, single-phase induction motor, the 14-651 produces smooth-sided, burn-feed results. The mortiser features a feed speed of 1,725 RPM and a multi-position feed lever for matching the correct position to the job.

Additionally, the adjustable depth stop locks down, so you don't have to worry about cutting too deep, and a chuck key/hex wrench simplifies bit and chisel changing.

Stable and Sturdy for Tough Jobs
Stable and sturdy, this machine measures 22.4 x 18.6 x 16.4 inches (WxHxD), weighs 77 pounds, and includes a heavy-duty 16-3/4-inch by 13-1/2-inch cast-iron base with center through hole, as well as a two-piece safety fence.

Backed by a five-year warranty, the 14-651 arrives with a tool-and-chisel tray, a multi-position feed level, and a gas-filled head stabilizer for smooth, steady operation. Also, four mortise chisels and bits in 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, and 1/2-inch increments are included, so you have everything you need to get started.

What's in the Box
Mortiser; 3/8-inch-capacity chuck and key; four mortising chisels and bits; tool-and-chisel holder; and riser block.

The expander cannot be bolted into the machine.4. The machine came all greasy and was difficult to wipedown. 1. It was a mess.7. Trying to add all of the options is impossible.3. No touch at all using the handle.6. 5.

Not a very well made machine.2. The drill bits are poor quality and difficult to install and use. It was easier to setup my drill press and use than using this machine. The handle to pull the drill bit into the material is hard to pull.

For the price the product is great. It was very easy to assemble and by reading a few short articles on the Internet about making mortise and tenon joints, I was able to make a small table for our deck with perfect joints the first time out.The chisels seem to be of very good quality and I think they will hold up well for a few years.This is not the machine for the professional cabinetmaker, but for the home shop guys and gals this perfect in the perfect price range.

So, my broken fence will cost me about $300, but Delta won't be getting it. Yes, the *fence* broke. The fence on my Delta mortise machine broke after abouttwo years of use. It broke whilewithdrawing the chisel from a hole. Caveat Emptor. I called Delta and was told that they no longer make that replacement part.

I'll be out of operation for 5 months. By the way, I did get a coupler, but not from Delta. I got it from Grizzly. Cheep cast iron. There mortising machine is the same as Deltas. My only option is to buy another machine, (not Delta) wait for the part then sell the Delta. My local tool dealer told me how great this Mortising Machine was.

Last month I was drilling holes and the coupler broke. Ok, just order a part. How in the hell would he know. Same maker, cheaper parts. Ok, I've used it for a few years with no problems. Now I understand The part is on back order until October. At least they had the part.

Doesn't that seem unreasonable to you.

After the second unit that had a cracked casted yoke assembly, Amazon removed thwe item from their site and had the vendor investigate the problem. I had to return two damaged machines to finally get a good one. I have to compliment Amazon for working this out and being very responsive. It had to packed up already damaged. I rated it 2 stars because of the quality contorl from the factory. The problem was not with the shipper. I finally got an undamaged mortiser yesterday and after the short assemby and a single test it does perform as expected.The actual mortiser is very well made and is easy to use. The package was not damaged.