I am deciding between these two options for a slot mortiser. I have space at the moment for the stand alone machine and I already have the fs41e jointer/planer. Actually I would have a little more room to work with that stand alone machine. My question for those with experience with either or both is whether the extra weight of the mortiser attached to a 1000lb machine provides a better quality mortise than a 300-400 lb mortiser?
Additionally, has anyone seen or used the Maksiwa fh16c horizontal mortiser? I suspect it is too lightly made to be worth it. Never hurts to ask for opinions though.
Thanks
Michael