Sat. morning I'm on my way to get gas for my truck and get stopped for a traffic light. People at the house by the light are setting up for a yard sale and something catches my eye so I pull over. They are bringing out a mortiser. All that's on the name plate is "Mortising Machine Model MS3612 Made in China". Plate on motor says 1/2 HP, 3.9 Amps, 3400 RPM, Class E. The metal is a darkish blue color. It has a 1/4 bit and chisel installed and a new, still in box 1/2 and 5/8 bit & chisel. The small wood tabletop under the clamps has a small silver sticker which says RAND. Yes, it went home with me. (I know, "no picture, no gloat!" but my camera has gone crazy.)
My problem is that it has no instructions and I have never used a mortiser before. Is there anything special to do when changing bits & chisels or lining everything up???
Did I mention that it cost less that the 3/4 tk. of gas for my truck?
My problem is that it has no instructions and I have never used a mortiser before. Is there anything special to do when changing bits & chisels or lining everything up???
Did I mention that it cost less that the 3/4 tk. of gas for my truck?