A mortiser cuts square holes. It uses a hollow square chisel paired with a drill bit. The bit removes most of the waste, while the chisel pares away the edges and corners. Traditionally, a mortise is cut by hand, using a chisel and mallet. However, due to the precision of fit required for a mortise and tenon joint, this can be a difficult and time-consuming task. The mortiser is fast, and the combination of fences, stops, and hold-downs help make accurate and repeatable cuts.
Mortising is very useful for furniture construction, or for any project that requires a square hole to be cut. It’s great when used in conjunction with MADE’s other tools in the woodshop, and we teach you how to use the mortiser in our woodworking classes and training sessions. You can find out more about woodworking classes in St. Louis, and book a training session here!
Need some wood for your project? MADE also has a selection of lumber for sale on our Lumber Ramp. Oak, ash, pine, maple, walnut, and more!