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17th July 2008, 09:18 PM #1Novice
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Chisel Mortiser
Hi Folks,
I'm considering buying a new chisel mortiser. Has any one had experience with the Carba-tec range? I'm looking at the CTJ-1600.
Cheers,
Dave C
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17th July 2008, 10:41 PM #2
Dave
Give Carba Tec in Brisbane a call on 1800658111 they had some on run out specials about a month ago, I don't know very much about the machines
Regards colbra
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25th July 2008, 06:56 PM #3Retired
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Dave,
I happened to pass by the Carbatec morticer in Melb a few months ago. The demo piece of timber with a 4 inch or so mortice didn't impress me at all.
Maybe the machine wasn't set up right, but it sure wasn't a good advertisement. I suggest you have a look at the new benchtop Powermatic, I think it's around $500.
Jeff
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25th July 2008, 08:23 PM #4Novice
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Hi Jeff,
Thanks for your reply. Do you recall what model it was? The one I'm looking at is a professional model with movable table etc, 3/4hp motor and full set of chisels which does seem a bargain at around $550.
The Powermatic looks okay too but lacks some of the features I'm looking for in a mortiser. How would you compare the brands? I have 3 other Carba Tec machines (buzzer, thicknesser and combo sanding machine) the sander is rubbish, but the other 2 are good so I guess their quality may vary.
Thanks again.
Dave C
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25th July 2008, 10:08 PM #5Retired
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Have a look at the Powermatic machines - they look good. The 701 got a great write-up in FWW magazine a while back.
http://www.gregmach.com/new_machiner...y-Mortiser.htm
Jeff
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25th July 2008, 11:10 PM #6China
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If you want a mortiser that will do a proffesional job have a look at the Leda ct-1913 I have one of these and have no complaints, machines such as the powermatic have non conventional controls, this makes them a pain to use.The ct1913 is used by a lot of cabinet shops, it is three time the price but the extra dollars are well spent
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