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Powermatic Benchtop Mortiser, 3/4" Chisel, 5-1/2" Stroke, 1Ph 115/230V (Model PM701)

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  • Ambidextrous Controls: Heavy-duty reversible handle can be installed to either side of the head, without tools
  • Fast Set Up: Two integrated bit and chisel spacers
  • Preset Cuts: Inline depth stop allows stopping at pre-set depths without racking the bit to the base
  • Handy Storage: Integrated chisel and tool holder with sharpening stone
  • Rapid Chisel Changes: Large, hinged chuck door with magnetic catch provides rapid access to the chuck
  • Quick-Action Cam Lock: Quickly lock the fence in position with one 90° movement
  • Less Slippage: Stock hold-down with a double lock system, top and side, helps to eliminate workpiece slippage
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Easy to use
4.3 4.3
Value for money
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Powermatic Mortiser
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POWERMATIC PM701 Benchtop Mortiser

The POWERMATIC PM701 Benchtop Mortiser features an in-line depth stop which allows the user to stop at preset depths without racking the mortiser bit to the base. Its heavy-duty reversible handle is so versatile that it can be changed from one side to the other quickly and easily and requires no tools to do so. The stock hold down features a specially designed double lock system.

One locks from the side, the other locks from the top, to completely eliminate any slippage when removing the chisel from the work piece. This hold-down is also reversible to allow stock from 0 to 5" thick to be captured underneath it. The PM701 Benchtop Mortiser has a quick-action cam lock that will quickly lock the fence into position with one 90° movement. This lock also features lock nuts, so once set they will not have to be continually adjusted. Set-up has never been easier or more precise.

POWERMATIC PM701 Mortiser Features

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In-line depth stop allows stopping at pre-set depths without racking the bit to the base.

Stock hold-down with a double lock system, top and side, to eliminate slippage of workpiece.

Large, hinged chuck door with magnetic catch for rapid access to the chuck.

Heavy-duty reversible handle can be installed to either side of the head without tools.

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Integrated chisel and tool holder with sharpening stone.

Large work surfaces on both table and fence for greater stability and accuracy.

Rack and pinion design for simple fence adjustments.

Large, hinged chuck door with magnetic catch for rapid access to the chuck.

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The PM701 Benchtop Mortiser features an in-line depth stop which allows the user to stop at preset depths without racking the mortiser bit to the base. Its heavy-duty reversible handle is so versatile that it can be changed from one side to the other quickly and easily and requires no tools to do so. The stock hold down features a specially designed double lock system. One locks from the side, the other locks from the top, to completely eliminate any slippage when removing the chisel from the work piece. This hold-down is also reversible to allow stock from 0 to 5" thick to be captured underneath it. The POWERMATIC® 701 Benchtop Mortiser has a quick-action cam lock that will quickly lock the fence into position with one 90° movement. This lock also features lock nuts, so once set they will not have to be continually adjusted. Set-up has never been easier or more precise. The POWERMATIC® 701 Benchtop Mortiser features an integrated bit and chisel spacer system. These two spacers are used to accurately and quickly account for the space needed between the bit and chisel during set-up. Large work surfaces in the table and fence allow for more stability and accurate cuts. The new mortiser also includes a large hinged chuck door with magnetic catch. This unique element allows the user to easily access the drill chuck with the standard 4" chuck key to lock the bit in place. In addition, its rack and pinion allow for simple and quick fence adjustments.

From the Manufacturer

The Powermatic Model 701 benchtop deluxe mortiser is powered by a 3/4-horsepower, 115-volt motor that runs at 1725 rpm and has a chuck capacity of 1/2-inch. The head-stroke capacity is 5-1/2-inches and the chisel center to fence is 4-3/8-inch with a chisel capacity up to 3/4-inch. There is an in line depth stop whichallows you to stop at pre-set depths without racking the drill bit to the base. The heavy-duty handle is reversible and can be changed from one side to the other and does not require any special tools, great for the left handed woodworkers out there. The stock hold down features a double lock system to eliminate any slippage when removing the chisel from the work-piece. The fence has a quick action cam lock to make positioning simple. Large hinged chuck door with magnetic catchallows you to easily access the drill chuck with the standard 4-inch chuck key. The fence is adjusted with by a rack and pinion system.

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Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
194 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, quality, sturdiness, and performance of the mortiser. For example, they mention it's a truly outstanding piece of machinery, it works beautifully, and it'll work fine since day one. That said, opinions are mixed on value and adjustability.

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41 customers mention33 positive8 negative

Customers find the mortiser easy to use. They say it's easy to set up the chisels and auger, and it takes it all with ease. Customers also mention that it'll take it all without fuss. They're impressed with the ease and speed of the Powermatic's response.

"...Setting up the mortise chisel and auger was very easy for this first time user of a mortise machine!..." Read more

"...It was easy to control. The up and down movement was very smooth but a little tight, regardless how I set the gibs. I'm not complaining though...." Read more

"...design alone make this machine worth a premium price: all settings are done without tools, and that means quicker setups with excellent accuracy...." Read more

"...multiple times over the last 4 weeks and find it to be accurate, easy to set up (change the chisels and auger bit), and reliable...." Read more

38 customers mention37 positive1 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the mortiser. They say it is a truly outstanding piece of machinery, with good design and construction. Customers also mention that it makes decent mortises and is well built.

"...I love owning and using quality tools, and this is a quality tool. It does what it is designed to do and it does it well...." Read more

"...in my opinion, everything works smoothly and it's very well thought out and designed...." Read more

"...The fence system is great - lots of ways to secure the workpiece with a heavy cast fence that moves back and forth on slots in the table keeping it..." Read more

"...It's important to have sharp chisels, especially in hard wood...." Read more

36 customers mention29 positive7 negative

Customers like the sturdiness of the tool. They say it has a super solid build quality, feels solid once you set it in place, and is built like a tank. Customers say it works great and will last a lifetime, with many features to insure long-term consistent mortises.

"...The tool and all its parts were in great condition, and it was very easy to set up. I checked the backstop and it was square to the table...." Read more

"...broke the rack is beyond my understanding, this thing is built like a tank." Read more

"...The arm mechanism can be mounted on the left or right and feels solid once you set it in place...." Read more

"...Overall it seems like a well made machine except for the plastic. Since I ordered this the price has jumped $66.00...." Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tool. They mention that it works beautifully, it works smoothly, and it produces repeatable results. Some say that the tool is very powerful and makes the job easy.

"...It does what it is designed to do and it does it well...." Read more

"...Other than that a great machine in my opinion, everything works smoothly and it's very well thought out and designed...." Read more

"...It is VERY powerful and makes the job easy.I've had this unit for several months now and have done quite a bit of work with it...." Read more

"...to the fence with a spacer produced extremely accurate and repeatable results...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the accuracy and precision of the tool. They mention that it is easy to use and does it competently and precisely. Customers also appreciate the fact that it doesn't drift out of alignment.

"Excellent machine for the value. Pretty good accuracy. Little hard to fine adjust but okay...." Read more

"...I've used it multiple times over the last 4 weeks and find it to be accurate, easy to set up (change the chisels and auger bit), and reliable...." Read more

"...A stop block clamped to the fence with a spacer produced extremely accurate and repeatable results...." Read more

"...This mortiser is easy to use, easy to control with great accuracy, doesn't drift out of alignment -- truly a pleasure to use...." Read more

16 customers mention9 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the tool. Some mention it's a high end machine worth the price, while others say that it'd be better spent on Powermatic bits.

"The fence and clamp design alone make this machine worth a premium price: all settings are done without tools, and that means quicker setups with..." Read more

"...At nearly $475.00 it's by far the most expensive bench mortiser. This is true of all Powermatic tools - they are the high end...." Read more

"Excellent machine for the value. Pretty good accuracy. Little hard to fine adjust but okay...." Read more

"...Other than that, well worth the price." Read more

9 customers mention5 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the adjustability of the tools. Some mention that it's easy to adjust and stays put, while others say that it is difficult to fine adjust and impossible to properly adjust the gib. The movement was very smooth but a little tight, regardless how it was set.

"...That said, it's very easy to reposition the handle, and the silliness of the design has cost me little more than a couple chuckles in my shop...." Read more

"...The up and down movement was very smooth but a little tight, regardless how I set the gibs. I'm not complaining though...." Read more

"...The table fence is easy to move backward and forward, and the two rollers in the front not only hold the work against the fence, they allow lateral..." Read more

"Excellent machine for the value. Pretty good accuracy. Little hard to fine adjust but okay...." Read more

10 customers mention0 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the tightness of the hold down. They mention that it wobbles, and the vice/hold down is pretty meh. The fork does not release, and it seems to bind on the staff. The existing clamp is good, but it does not hold the piece absolutely solid. It requires some wiggling to get it to move up and down, and once you tighten it, the holddown will no longer reach the pieces that are larger than the riser block.

"...For one it's too coarse, then its permanently fixed into the unit. There are a lot better ways to sharpen these bits...." Read more

"...The hold down was not as good. It required some wiggling to get it to move up and down and once you tightened it down it applied more pressure to..." Read more

"...Ways are sloppy even when adjusted and vice / hold down is pretty meh at best...." Read more

"...I have yet to make a decent mortise with this thing - because of the wobbling, I end up with mortises that gradually tilt to the left in steps - you..." Read more

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Good Enough?
While the manual describes how the gib is tightened for shipping and how to adjust it, this may well leave .080+ deviation in the bit location when pulling the handle. It's impossible to properly adjust the gib with the gas cylinder attached, the cylinder provides far more drag than an over tightened gib. I performed disassembly, inspection, thorough clean, and lube. After reassembly and gib (tighter then I like) adjustment, attached are the results: ~.010 deviation in the head. The top travel on the column is far stiffer then the bottom. This isn't a bash or endorsement, just empirical observations for your consideration.
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