Want to do mortising and having something essentially dedicated for this purpose. My leaning is toward a mortising machine which I've narrowed to the Laguna Hollow Chisel Mortiser with Stand ($695 model), Powermatic PM701 ($425 model) .... or possibly PM's model similar to Laguna's, but around $1100.
The other choice I am starting to be interested in is the "Mortise Pal" with a dedicated router; however, I like the idea of square mortises as well as having a station that is square and can be set up for repeatability in combination with a well powered motor / cutter.
It won't be for production mortising, but I do plan on doing a fair amount, mostly small to medium size furniture and woodworking in soft to very hard woods.
Would love to hear comments on any of the machines I've narrowed to, the mortise pal, or other perhaps better choices I have not considered.
The Laguna seems to be a very nice choice for the price and quality and meet most of my needs.