General Mortiser - ??

[jerry cousins]

Anyone have xperience with this one
http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/ToolGuide/ToolGuideProduct.aspx?id=5730
the General Hoillow Chisel Mortiser?
I have a chance to pick one up for $375 - inlcuding 4-5 chisel sets.
What's you take? Thanks

jerry

[Allen Bookout]

I am not a user of that particular mortiser but have been shopping and compairing for several months now and if it were available to me I would grab it in an instant. I am going to be out over $800 for a new compairable machine including the chisel sets and with no stand.

This is what I have about decided on. http://www.leneavesupply.com/Machinery/NorthState/P04013.aspx

Just over $600 plus shipping which should put it a little under $700 for me plus the chisel sets which add up in a hurry. Seems to be the best deal that I can find new. Have not seen any preowned machines around here in this price range.

If you decide to buy it could you please post an evaluation report?

Good Luck!

Allen

[Roger Everett]

Jerry: I don't have that floor model, but I have the tilting head bench top model 75-050-TM ( I believe is # ), and it's a very good solid piece of machinery. At $375 that's a very good deal, I wouldn't hesitate a minute.
Roger