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keep or get rid of Jet Benchtop Mortising Machine (JBM-5)
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:47 pm
by farley
A Jet Benchtop Mortising Machine (JBM-5) came with my workshop. I can not forsee ever using it. I am thinking of selling it or trading it.
Should something come up that I would, wouldn't a drill press work the same way, using mortising bits of couse.
Any thoughts?
tia
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:36 pm
by JPG
farley wrote:A Jet Benchtop Mortising Machine (JBM-5) came with my workshop. I can not forsee ever using it. I am thinking of selling it or trading it.
Should something come up that I would, wouldn't a drill press work the same way, using mortising bits of couse.
Any thoughts?
tia
I am guessing it is more stable than using a SS.
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:40 pm
by fjimp
I have been doing some mortising on recent projects. I purchased a machine at Woodcraft for that purpose. The clerk strongly suggested the Jet. I suggest hanging on to it for awhile. I would be a shame to sell it and then desire having it back. Jim
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:08 am
by curiousgeorge
You need more than just a mortising bit with a drill press. You would have to buy the complete mortising attachment. If you ever intend to do mortise and tenon joints in the future I would suggest that you keep the Jet machine. The drill press mortising set-ups don't work as well as the dedicated machines and are way less stable. Not to mention a real PITA to get them to work accurately. I have yet to get the one I have on my desktop drill press to work with any reliable accuracy. Your mileage may vary.
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:08 am
by dusty
farley wrote:A Jet Benchtop Mortising Machine (JBM-5) came with my workshop. I can not forsee ever using it. I am thinking of selling it or trading it.
Should something come up that I would, wouldn't a drill press work the same way, using mortising bits of couse.
Any thoughts?
tia
Farley, I am now a little bit further away so it wouldn't quite be as convenient as it once was but you can always bring it over here and dump it. Anything to help you create a more comfortable working environment. An over crowded work shop is a hazard.
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:16 am
by farley
thanks Dusty
always looking out for me.
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:26 am
by dusty
farley wrote:thanks Dusty
always looking out for me.
As much as and as often as I can.
How is your new shop working out? I hope that it is all you ever expected.
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:07 am
by farley
things are good, now if I only wasn't working, I would enjoy it more.
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