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Shop Fox W1671 3/4 HP Heavy-duty Mortising Machine

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  • Unique swiveling base
  • Gas spring return
  • Double support columns
  • Adjustable depth stop rod
  • Micro adjustable fence
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Built to Last

The Shop Fox Mortising Machine has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation.

Shop Fox W1671 Mortising Machine

3/4 HP Motor

We designed this Mortising Machine to address all the frustrations we found in other models on the market. We've added features like a 1/2 inch drill chuck, a quick-setting handle, an adjustable depth stop and a reliable rack and pinion elevation system. Combined with a 3/4 H.P. motor, a safety switch with removable key and a cord set, the Shop Fox Mortising Machine will give years of satisfying use.

  • Top Value Award Winner by Wood Magazine

Dual Access Doors

With doors on both sides of the headstock, the 1/2 inch JT #2 chuck is easily accessed for quick chisel changes. This mortising machine accepts chisels with shank sizes of 5/8 or 3/4 inch shanks. Jacobs taper #2 spindle.

Powerful Motor

The 3/4 HP totally enclosed fan-cooled motor features an aluminum-finned housing for long cool-running operation. The spindle turns at 3450 RPM, allowing you to power through a range of both hard & soft woods with ease. This high-speed direct drive operation allows for faster mortises, which prevents wood burning and keeps your bits and cutters sharper, longer.

Extra Long Handle

The extra-long steel handle easily adjusts to six different indexed positions to provide leverage throughout the full 9 inches of head travel. It is offset to put your wrist in a comfortable position for maximum power and control.

Specifications

  • Motor: 3/4 HP, single-phase, 3450 RPM, 8A, aluminum finned
  • Maximum stock width: 8"
  • Maximum stock thickness: 8-1/2"
  • Maximum mortising depth: 4-1/2"
  • Maximum chisel travel: 4-3/4"
  • Column to chisel distance: 6-1/4"
  • Footprint: 14" x 11"
  • Weight: 90 lbs.

Swivel Base

For off the bench operations

If you need to mortise larger stock and require extra height and depth capacity, it’s no problem with this mortiser’s unique swiveling base feature. This set-up is done in a few easy steps and allows easy off the bench operations and opens new possibilities for custom mortises.

Heavy Duty Fence, Table and Hold Down

The heavy cast iron base features a 6 x 16 inch table for solid work support and stability. The heavy-duty fence and cast iron hold-down eliminate unwanted wood movement and the potential for 'stuck-chisels', a common issue when trying to mortise on non-dedicated machines, like drill presses.

Accessories

The W1671 includes a 1/2 inch chisel. Model D2845 4 pc. 1/4" - 1/2" Mortising Chisel Set is available as an optional accessory.

Features

  • Adjustable depth stop rod
  • Unique swiveling base
  • Gas spring return
  • Double support columns
  • Heavy cast iron construction
  • Micro adjustable fence
  • Paddle Safety Switch w/Removable Key

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Product Description

This king of benchtop mortisers is a rugged, high-quality machine with all the features found in the best mortisers made, but with none of their faults. The super heavy-duty fence and hold down eliminate unwanted wood movement and “sticking chisels,” (an all too common complaint), ensuring accurate and fast operation. The unique swiveling base allows easy off-the-bench operations and opens new possibilities for custom mortises. The precision 1/2" chuck eliminates the need to modify chisels and bits, and the extra height capacity allows the use of stock up to 7-3/8" thick. The all-steel quick-adjust depth stop is easy to set and provides a positive stop for repeatable operations. With features like an adjustable length, solid-steel quick-positioning handle, 8-piece tool holder, easy two-door chuck access, large base, and twin hardened-and-ground columns, you’ll see why this is one of the most popular mortising machines on the market!

From the Manufacturer

The super Heavy-Duty fence and hold down eliminates unwanted wood movement and sticking chisels an all too common complaint. The unique swiveling base allows easy off the bench operations and opens new possibilities for custom mortises. The extra height and depth capacity allows the use of much larger stock. The all-steel quick-adjust depth stop is easy to set and provides a positive stop. Features like a 22-Inch long solid steel quick-positioning handle, 8-tool holder, easy two-door chuck access, large base and twin hardened and ground columns insure perfect mortises every time

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110 volts

Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
177 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, speed, and value of the tools. They mention that it works well, the motor is powerful, and runs smoothly. Some complain about the fit, saying that the small parts didn't fit properly. Opinions are mixed on the weight, quality, appearance, and ease of assembly.

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22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tool. They mention that it works well, does a nice job, and fits its purpose. The mechanics work well, and the machine is useful. Some say that the jointer has been flawless.

"...The rest of the machine is a heavy beast.The hold down worked well, although it would have been nice if it had a knob to adjust it..." Read more

"...The machine performs as it should. I do have to tell you that, like all new tools you get, make sure all the bolts are tight...." Read more

"...At this point, the machine is usable and useful, but only after I repaired it and followed instructions to compensate for the weakness of the chuck...." Read more

"...The jointer has been flawless .. a different review coming...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the speed of the tool. They mention that the motor is powerful and runs smoothly. They appreciate the high speed and increased horsepower of the product. Customers also say that the tool is fast and powerful enough for their needs.

"...In other words the parts were a rather poor fit. The motor runs smooth with enough power to produce a mortis with out laboring...." Read more

"...The high speed and increased horsepower are a noticeable improvement over my Jet, which I frequently stalled with a 1/2" bit in the same material...." Read more

"OK I've had this thing for about 3 months.Pros: Good motor with plenty power,quiet, good rack and pinion action...." Read more

"The motor is powerful enough to get good cuts. The machine is heavy enough that I didn't have to mount it to the table...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the tool. They say it is a great machine for the money, well worth it, and hefty.

"...No question I would buy this machine again. Great value." Read more

"...a tool that only does one thing but I still be leave this is well worth it!" Read more

"...notion based on reviews this was going to be a good product at a respectable price...." Read more

"...First and foremost, this machine offers great value in a mortiser...." Read more

51 customers mention19 positive32 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the tool. Some mention it's a heavy, solid machine with lots of cast iron, and impressed with the overall quality of it. However, others say that parts of the machine seem very poorly made, and broke on first use. The base was broken in two, and the guard on top of the unit. The table was made of a cheap composite, and tears up but can be cleaned up with multiple passes.

"...Cons:1. Fiber board cutting base is a little cheap. I replaced it with solid red oak.2. The supplied chisel bit was so-so...." Read more

"...The only bad thing is the table top is made of particle board (it is solid and straight, but I will change it to a steel top just for my own peace..." Read more

"I had a problem with the gas spring's plastic ball socket breaking when trying to snap it onto the steel ball...." Read more

"...The fence and base are much more substantial than the Jet. The substantial, adjustable handle offers more mechanical force advantage over my..." Read more

34 customers mention20 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the tools. Some mention it's easy to assemble and use, while others say the instructions are vague and hard to navigate.

"...Assembly went well, but I did break one of the pot metal collars holding the handle in place when tightening the set screw...." Read more

"...these on, you have to screw them on though, which takes slightly longer to install. I'll upload a picture...." Read more

"...The instruction book was full of information but lacked clarity and detail on assembly creating some confusion during assembly...." Read more

"...Overall however, the manual is pretty good for a Chinese manufacture...." Read more

13 customers mention8 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the appearance of the tools. Some mention it's a nicely designed machine with a good fence. However, others say that the key aspects are poorly designed and the table is hokie.

"...Other than that, the machine looks good and operates as you'd expect it to...." Read more

"...This seems to be a design flaw, since repeated movement of the gas piston will almost certainly wear out the plastic receptacles for the junction..." Read more

"...I just found one where I goofed. It’s too bad the manual looks so good that you think you can use it. They could at least list the parts...." Read more

"...It is a good, nicely designed machine despite minor frustrations." Read more

9 customers mention3 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the tool. Some mention it's a heavy, solid machine with lots of cast iron, while others say it'd be able to lift it.

"The first thing that hit me when the machine arrived was that it weighs 80 pounds, not the 24 listed. I had planned to keep it under the workbench...." Read more

"This is a heavy, solid machine with lots of cast iron. It works well, despite a minor problem...." Read more

"...The machine is heavy; just as the specs say. Packaging and machine are right at 90 lbs...." Read more

"...This machine should have sent by truck as it is obviously too heavy (approx 100 lbs.) for UPS so more than likely it was dropped along the way...." Read more

8 customers mention0 positive8 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the tool. They mention that many small parts did not fit properly, and the machine had a less than desirable fit and finish. The cast iron is not very snug, making it hard to make the parts. Some mention that the Chuck key didn't fit or work, and that the stand is narrow.

"...The parts were poorly milled and left the machine with a less then desirable fit and finish. In other words the parts were a rather poor fit...." Read more

"...holes in the clutch, in which the hand lever is supposed to fit, are too small...." Read more

"...The worst insult was mounting the gas spring. It’s about an eighth of an inch too long. The instructions say to compress it...." Read more

"...The length of these drill bits are 6.25 inches. THEY DO NOT FIT THIS MORTISING MACHINE!!! You need to buy the 8.25 inch long ones!!!!..." Read more

Good machine, bad customer service/quality control
4 Stars
Good machine, bad customer service/quality control
I had a problem with the gas spring's plastic ball socket breaking when trying to snap it onto the steel ball. I emailed Shop Fox about it and after they requested all sorts of information, I haven't heard back from them. It's been over a week now. Don't expect much support. As a comparison, Bench Dog's router table arrived with a broken part and the company sent the replacement 2-day air with no questions asked (except address of course).I decided to buy my own ball and socket connector and ensure it was all metal this time. The threading is 6mm on both male and female. If yours breaks, this could be a consideration for you. Instead of snapping these on, you have to screw them on though, which takes slightly longer to install. I'll upload a picture.The 1/2" chisel it comes with is pretty bad. I recommend the Premium Grizzly chisels that are made in Japan (around $40 each).Other than that, the machine looks good and operates as you'd expect it to. I'll remove a star due to bad customer service and having to buy my own replacement parts on a brand new machine.Update: As of Nov 8 2016, I still haven't gotten an answer from Shop Fox about replacing those socket joints for the gas spring. It's a good thing I was able to fix the issue with a generic part. The metal ones I got on ebay are working perfectly.Another note...I have been using one of the Japanese-made premium bits from Grizzly and it's been cutting so incredibly smooth with minimal pressure , that I thought they were all like that. Yesterday, I tried using the included bit for the first time and wow, what a difference. It was horrible. It barely cut (even after some sharpening) and I had to push down very hard. I'd throw that one away and get one of the Japanese made ones from either Lee Valley or Grizzly. It's a HUGE difference.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2016
I had a problem with the gas spring's plastic ball socket breaking when trying to snap it onto the steel ball. I emailed Shop Fox about it and after they requested all sorts of information, I haven't heard back from them. It's been over a week now. Don't expect much support. As a comparison, Bench Dog's router table arrived with a broken part and the company sent the replacement 2-day air with no questions asked (except address of course).

I decided to buy my own ball and socket connector and ensure it was all metal this time. The threading is 6mm on both male and female. If yours breaks, this could be a consideration for you. Instead of snapping these on, you have to screw them on though, which takes slightly longer to install. I'll upload a picture.

The 1/2" chisel it comes with is pretty bad. I recommend the Premium Grizzly chisels that are made in Japan (around $40 each).

Other than that, the machine looks good and operates as you'd expect it to. I'll remove a star due to bad customer service and having to buy my own replacement parts on a brand new machine.

Update: As of Nov 8 2016, I still haven't gotten an answer from Shop Fox about replacing those socket joints for the gas spring. It's a good thing I was able to fix the issue with a generic part. The metal ones I got on ebay are working perfectly.

Another note...I have been using one of the Japanese-made premium bits from Grizzly and it's been cutting so incredibly smooth with minimal pressure , that I thought they were all like that. Yesterday, I tried using the included bit for the first time and wow, what a difference. It was horrible. It barely cut (even after some sharpening) and I had to push down very hard. I'd throw that one away and get one of the Japanese made ones from either Lee Valley or Grizzly. It's a HUGE difference.
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