Originally Posted by
auscab
One use is when I do a chisel plunge at each end of a mortise then move the piece across to remove the middle with a chain then move it back to clean it out right along with a chisel pass. I'm trying to do it as fast as possible. I get a method worked out. It can be different for each job, and like to have a set of four legs mortised in 16 to 20 minutes if possible . Or faster. I mainly use the MF for 1/2" and 5/8" and its usually Oak legs. I get by without the handle on the front but know it would be better with it. I fitted one to one of my smaller mortisers and its been good.