Review DELTA 14-651 Professional 1/2HP Bench Mortising Machine

Overall Rating (based on real customer reviews): 3.4 out of 5 stars

DELTA 14-651 Professional 1/2HP Bench Mortising Machine

Features and Specifications:

Manufacturer: Delta
Product Dimensions: 20.7×18.4×18.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 78.9 pounds
Easy and open access to drill chuck for bit changing
Mortising head column can be turned 180 degree and remounted for off-table mortising
Large cast-iron base with center through hole
Adjustable fence and hold down; Adjustable dovetail way on mortising head
Adjustable rack and pinion fence and rack and pinion head raising and lowering
More features

Here are some REAL customer reviews:

“Very good mortiser”

I’ve just unpacked, assembled and tested this machine. Here’s my two cents – packing was great, smothered in styrofoam and unpainted parts bathed in oil. Cleaned up easily. Instructions were well written and assembly took about 45 minutes. I bought this…Read more

“Smooth, Solid, and Stable”

Having used the new Delta mortiser for two weeks now, I am relatively pleased with the machine. The cast iron table and fence are extremely solid. The depth adjust is sound and stays locked down so you don’t have to worry about cutting too deep. Bit…Read more

“Great mortiser!”

This is an excellent mortiser. I decided to buy it over the slightly less expensive competing mortisers (e.g., Delta MM300) because I read complaints regarding fence and hold-down inadequacies. I’ve never used one of these other machines, so I can’t…Read more