Mortising on the Drill Press: Tips and Techniques
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Drill press
You will need a good quality drill press with a table that is dialed in to be exactly perpendicular to the drill bit. For deeper mortises this alignment is particularly critical, so be sure to take the time to ensure that the table is adjusted perfectly square to the bit.
Fence
A good quality fence is extremely important when doing mortising on the drill press.
Forstner bit
You will not want to attempt to do mortising on the drill press using common twist bits, as this will lead to wandering of the bit, and also that style of bit is incapable of making good quality overlapping holes which is important when cutting mortises.
Mortise machine
If you get hooked on making mortise and tenon joints, you might want to explore the possibility of picking up a dedicated mortising machine, as these can add a lot of efficiency to the process. If you decide to get one, it will be important to set up the mortise properly to ensure good performance.
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