chain morticers

[Railomatic]

I'm thinking of buying a new chain morticer, does anyone here use such a tool, if so who makes it and what do you think is a good choice or make to use, I will definately buy from the states if the price is right.

Many thanks in advance

Raily.

 

[woodshop]

I seem to remember seeing one somewhere... but can't recall where now, so I know there are out there.

Curious what you want to do with one? Building a cabin?

 

[Railomatic]

I'm thinking of buying some oak and making a log store come workshop a little like this one but not as big, I can get second quality oak for around 3 pounds per cube, and the morticer will be quicker than doing it by hand winding machine/drill and mortice chisels.

If I make it a free standing structure I don't need planning permission.

 

[treebucker]

Haven't used one but looked into them once before.

http://www.loghomesupply.com/makita-chain-mortiser_480_p.htm

http://www.transtools.co.uk/store/p...ite-saws/ryobi-cm-31-chain-mortiser-cm31.html

I think Hatachi also makes one.

 

[stumpjumper83]

I'm thinking that Mikita makes an electric one. Runs a special bar with a double chain on it so its twice as wide. Used one to to a timber frame maybe 5 yrs ago. Worked pretty good, definatly a must have for timberframing.

 

[scottr]

I seem to remember seeing one somewhere... but can't recall where now, so I know there are out there.

Curious what you want to do with one? Building a cabin?

Dave , the 2006 Bailey's catalog had a Makita chain mortiser , it was item number 7104L . I don't see it in the 2007 catalog .

 

[woodshop]

thanks scottr, I think that was where I did see the thing now that you mention that.

 

[Railomatic]

Morticers

Thanks all

This site really opens the doors for information, other similar forums are not so lively, top forum, top members, many thanks.

Raily.

 

[rxe]

Don't know how much they are in the US, but here is one in the UK

http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=377703&name=morticer&user_search=1&sfile=1&jump=4

Beware that company - I have spent more money with them than is healthy. :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Gumnuts]

theres also an attachment for your chainsaw to do plunge mortise cuts
maybe GB or Stihl . Have the Makita one-very good.Hitachi do have one.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

There was a bolt on attachment for "worm drive" skilsaws (circle saw) that i use to see in magazines all the time too. It looked to be of pretty good quality and sold for $99.00 at that time...

Since "Ozone Al" (Gore) invented the web, i don't get those magazines any longer, so i'm not sure if it's still available...

Rob

 

[scottr]

There was a bolt on attachment for "worm drive" skilsaws (circle saw) that i use to see in magazines all the time too. It looked to be of pretty good quality and sold for $99.00 at that time...

Since "Ozone Al" (Gore) invented the web, i don't get those magazines any longer, so i'm not sure if it's still available...

Rob

Hey Rob , that was a Prazi attachment . http://www.praziusa.com/beamcutter.html

 

[Gumnuts]

:rockn: Scottr -
Many thanks for the Prazi link.Saw a similar type set up from Pro-tool
before i bought the Makita mort..the Pro-tool cost about about $3400AU.
Prazi looks a great option.Less set up than say bandsaw - mills /
Project application - double carport ( post and beam )with a deck on top
I don't know if it would be that good ,for say, post and rail fences where plunge cuts are needed.Certainly on Want list

you can never have enough tools

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Hey Rob , that was a Prazi attachment

yup, that was it.... thanks..

Rob

 

[HandLogger]

7104l

Hello Raily,

The Makita 7104L is in pretty heavy use in the US, among the timber framing crowd. It's not the finest example of a chain mortiser available, but it is within the realm of affordability for amateurs (around $1300.00 US). I have used this tool on several occasions and, although some care must be taken during the clamping phase of its operation, it's a pretty effective mortiser. Like many specialized items, you need some practice before you tear into any expensive materials.

Good luck to you ...

 

[TedChristiansen]

..."Ozone Al" (Gore) invented the web...

That's a good one! I was reminded of that yesterday when I saw an article about him perhaps running for president. They showed a picture of him in his office with three 24" LCD screens in front and 1 24" off to the right. All of them were showing stuff from the Internet - which he invented of course.

Regards,

Ted