I have a bench top mortiser, but its a bit light duty for cutting mortises into the hickory posts I'm using to build a bunk bed. Instead of using a bench top mortiser, I was thinking of buying a upcut spiral bit to cut mortises with a router. Any recommendations for a good upcut bit that folks have used? Would an upcut/downcut bit be better for hickory given tendency to tear?
I've also thought about using a drill press to cut the mortises, but I like the idea of leaving the 6' posts on the ground to cut mortises instead of trying to rig up a stand for the drill press or mortiser.
Thanks for thoughts/suggestions!
I've also thought about using a drill press to cut the mortises, but I like the idea of leaving the 6' posts on the ground to cut mortises instead of trying to rig up a stand for the drill press or mortiser.
Thanks for thoughts/suggestions!