DELTA MM300 Shopmaster 1/2 Horsepower Bench Mortising Machine

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Product Description

Amazon.com Review

What a beauty. If Gustav Stickley had had Delta's MM300 Shopmaster mortising machine, imagine how much more furniture he would have built! This unit requires some assembly, but the instructions are concise and the photos are extremely clear and helpful. You'll love this machine for its quiet 1/2-horsepower motor that delivers 1,725 rpm. We especially like this mortiser because the body swings 180 degrees, allowing you to work on larger pieces off the table. A rack-and-pinion mechanism raises the head easily and smoothly, and the long lever handle plunges the bit like a dream. It's heavy for a benchtop model, but we appreciate the way the weight adds to the tool's stability. It's always fun to be able to use a tool right out of the box, and Delta's made sure you can get started right away with 1/4-, 5/16-, 3/8-, and 1/2-inch chisel and bit sets. Beats a drill and hand chisel any day! Woodworkers looking for a large cast-iron table and gas-filled head stabilizer should consider Delta's Industrial model 14-651. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste

From the Manufacturer

DELTA MM300 Shopmaster 1/2 Horsepower Bench Mortising Machine

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 15 x 11 inches ; 53 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 55.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00006K00O
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: MM300
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #66,388 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great little machine., January 6, 2003

By	"woodbutcher316" (Sardis, MS) - See all my reviews

If you've ever drilled and chiseled mortises by hand you'll love the MM300, it gets the job done, quickly. The Delta is solidly put together with plenty of power for deep mortises. Assembly is simple, no surprises, set up also without a hitch. If the MM300 has a weak spot it would be the fence. It doesn't hold as well at times as I would like for it to, a trait not uncommon in mortisers in this price range. Overall a great little machine for the money, one that I would recommend to anyone.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Preliminary review...., February 15, 2003

By	Gary L Widman (Niles, MI United States) - See all my reviews

I just last week received the mortiser, put it together. The instructions were clear, only took a few minutes to assemble. I was surprised at the quality. The quality of Delta products (and Jet) varies wildly. I got a good one, it seems. I punched a dozen holes with each of the chisels in some mahogany scrap I had lying around, all were quite satisfactory. I haven't tried it yet on any of the hard maple or oak I usually work with. I'll report back later if I have any problems. Menards wanted another [money]for their Jet model, without chisels. A set of 5 chisels is [money]. The Jet I checked out in the store wasn't fit for use, sloppy dovetail, sticky slide. Be sure to get the preservative grease off the dovetail and gears, and grease it all before you use it. So far, I'm having fun drilling square holes!

Gary

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great quality easy setup/use, April 11, 2005

By	Sharon (Eureka, mo United States) - See all my reviews

I've had this mortise machine for a little over a year now. It has worked perfectly giving me square true mortises every time. Setup is quite simple and with a few shop made supports drillling mortises in long rails has never been easier. I've only used the 3/8", 1/4" and 5/16 chisels to date but none of them faltered. Note: pick up a set of conical honing stones from Lee Valley. Sure makes life with a sharp bit simple! Great prodcuct from Delta. Not quite as fancy as the new replacement but works just as well for a few $$ less.