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The new Delta Hollow Chisel Mortiser is easy to operate, fast and accurate!

Model 14-651
  • 1/2HP, 120VAC 60 Hz., single phase induction 1725 rpm motor runs chisel bit sets from 1/4" to 1/2" (5/8" max dia. shank)
  • Easy and open access to drill chuck for bit changing
  • Gas-filled head stabilizer
  • Adjustable dovetail way on mortising head
  • Multi-position feed lever
  • Adjustable depth stop
  • Large cast-iron base with center through hole
  • Adjustable rack and pinion fence and rack and pinion head for raising and lowering
  • Mortising head column can be turned 180 degrees and remounted for off-table mortising
  • Includes:
  • Chuck key/hex wrench for bit and chisel changing
  • Tool and chisel tray
  • 4 mortising chisels and bits (1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2")
  • Height attachment (adds 1 3/4" of capacity under head)
  • Instruction manual
  • Specifications:
  • H: 30", W: 13-1/2", D: 16-1/4"
  • Head travel: 5"
  • Under head to base: 9-3/8"
  • Fence size: 2-15/16" x 5-13/16"
  • Base size: 16-1/4" x 13-1/2"


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    4.2

    (based on 17 reviews)

    88%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Easy to use (14)
    • Good power output (14)
    • Durable (7)
    • Good design (6)
    • Safe (6)

    Cons

    • Hard to use (2)
    • Heavy (2)

    Best Uses

    • Home use (8)
    • In the workshop (6)
    • Professional use (4)
    • Big jobs (2)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid do-it-yourselfer (14), Casual do-it-yourselfer (2)

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    3.0

    Not built to last

    By  pinto

    from Camas, WA

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Pros

    • When it works it does OK

    Cons

    • It is usually broken
    • Order More Parts
    • Plastic Knobs strip out

    Best Uses

    Comments about Delta Benchtop Mortiser :

    I can only think that most reviewers opened the box, made a few mortises, and sat down to write a review. I have used this unit for 18 months and cut hundreds of mortises, and I can tell you it is not that durable. The switch went bad. The handle hub assembly broke. The plastic fence knobs stripped out. I probably spent 100 on parts in the first year - not including wear items like chisels. I do recommend owning a mortiser, just not this one.

     
    4.0

    Good tool for the home user

    By  Steve

    from Northeast, Louisiana

    About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Good Design
    • Safe

    Cons

    • Underpowered

    Best Uses

    • Home Use

    Comments about Delta Benchtop Mortiser :

    Seems to be a solid well built unit. Maybe a little underpowered for commercial use but great for home use.

     
    5.0

    Wated a long time for this tool

    By  8up

    from Amelia, Ohio

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Good Design
    • Powerful
    • Safe

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Big Jobs
    • Home Use
    • Professional Use

    Comments about Delta Benchtop Mortiser :

    Perfect tool for mortising anything that you need mortised!

     
    3.0

    Hard to Compare

    By  DE Woodcarver

    from Hockessin, DE

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Powerful

    Cons

    • Hard To Use
    • Inadequate Safety Features

    Best Uses

    • Home Use

    Comments about Delta Benchtop Mortiser :

    I bought this because the Delta one I had for my Delta drill press cracked at the collar as I was tightening it. I was very disappointed and decided to go with a full blown single purpose machine figuring it would do the job better as it would have cost at least $100 to replace the part for the drill press. This Delta model seemed to have the highest rating over the past few years and that persuaded me to buy it. The local Woodcraft store had another brand that did not include the height extension in stock for about $20 less, and I suspect that they may be made in the same factory in Taiwan. I used it to cut 8 mortises with the 3/8 mortise in soft maple table legs. I was disappointed in that no matter how hard I clamped the legs to the table (had to use the height extension that came with it) when I went to retract the drill/cutter it would try and lift up the leg and not retract from the mortise cleanly. I even tried using a spray on lube after a while and it did not seem to help much. I now have to drill some 1/2 mortises in some larger legs and am worried whether or not I will be able to extract the drill/chisel. Some have commented on how hard it is to pull down even when not cutting. It is hard, but very manageable. Have also heard that this will go away with use and time.

     
    5.0

    GREAT ADDITION TO MY SHOP

    By  Buddy

    from Blairsville, GA

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Good Design
    • Powerful
    • Safe

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Big Jobs
    • Home Use
    • Professional Use

    Comments about Delta Benchtop Mortiser :

    I have been using my drill press and mortising attachment for years and have wanted a dedicated machine the whole time. I wish I had made this purchase years ago. The price is very competive, Delta is a highly respected machine manufacturer, this machine is solidly built, it is quite and it comes complete with all the popular sizes of bits and chisels.

     
    4.0

    Delta Mortiser works as advertised

    By  Rick

    from Little Rock, Arkansas

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Makes good mortises
    • Powerful
    • Safe

    Cons

    • Had to tweak slides
    • Lots of grease on it

    Best Uses

    • Home Use

    Comments about Delta Benchtop Mortiser :

    Good product, works as advertised. Seems durable. I had to wash away gobs of grease on it right out of the box, then file away some jagged edges, then spend considerable time adjusting the gibs on the slides to get it to work. But, when done, it works beautifully.

     
    5.0

    This tool is a work horse

    By  Dr. Dave

    from Tijeras New Mexico

    About Me Professional

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Good Design
    • Powerful
    • Safe

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home Use
    • Professional Use

    Comments about Delta Benchtop Mortiser :

    I am a professional woodworker and have had a cabinet shop for over 45 years.

     
    5.0

    Great tool, fantastic store

    By  Cemmi

    from Ashville, NY

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Good Design
    • Powerful

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home Use

    Comments about Delta Benchtop Mortiser :

    Not only is this a great tool it was also a great shopping experiance.[...] And the price couldn't be beat.We'll be back!

     
    5.0

    Great Tool

    By  JRock

    from Oskaloosa, IA

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Good Design
    • Powerful

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Workshop

    Comments about Delta Benchtop Mortiser :

    Great performance out of the box. Fence is great and all movements are smooth. Looking forward to using this for a long while.

     
    4.0

    I wold buy this product again

    By  Benito

    from Chihuahua, México

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Professional Use

    Comments about Delta Benchtop Mortiser :

    Before buy this machine I do the mortise with drill and shisel, but now the time to do that is less of 10%....I am very happy cause my job is finish very soon....

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