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JET Benchtop Mortiser, 1/2" Chisel, 4-3/4" Stroke, 1Ph 115V (Model JBM-5)

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Style: Benchtop mortiser


Features

  • Column is reversible for mortising larger stock
  • Long, multi-position mortising handle let you reposition the feed handle for easier operation and optimum handle position
  • Powerful 1/2-HP motor provides consistently smooth performance
  • Quick adjust depth stop for uniform mortise depths
  • Removable On/Off toggle switch prevents accidental or unauthorized use of the tool
  • Three-jaw drill chuck keeps a positive grip on mortising bits with up to 3/8" diameter shanks
  • Two hinged side doors allow easy access to the drill chuck

Description

We see a future built on great brands, products, and people. In every facet of our business, we leverage the strengths of our global infrastructure to maximize the benefits of all three Ideal for professional furniture makers as well as for home woodworkers, Jet's affordable 708580 JBM-5 benchtop mortiser features a 1/2-horsepower induction motor and is designed to take up to 1/2-inch chisel bits. The dependable rack- and-pinion head adjustment gives you accurate drilling control, while its heavy-duty cast iron and steel construction provides durability and stability for years of use. Dependable mortiser for home woodworkers or professional furniture makers (view larger). FeaturesAt only 44 pounds, the Jet 708580 is sturdy but also easily maneuvered, plus it reverses on its base to allow for mortising in long stock. The 4-3/4-inch head stroke is great. Bits are easy to change. Just flip open the steel door on either side (other models on the market often have doors made of flimsy plastic) to gain easy access to the chuck. And, thanks to the 4-inch chuck key, there's little chance of banging or scraping your knuckles while switching bits.The mortiser's feed handle adjusts so you can choose the most comfortable position for each application, and it also offers a quick-setting depth stop and a removable toggle switch that prevents accidental or unauthorized use of the tool. It's set on a heavy- duty cast-iron base with four predrilled mounting holes. Other features include a three-jaw drill chuck that keeps a positive grip on mortising bits for chisels up to 3/4-inch in size, two hinged side doors for easy access to the chuck, and a reversible column for mortising larger stock. It's backed by a 5-year limited warranty.SpecificationsWhat's in the BoxOne Jet 708580 JBM-5 benchtop mortiser, one hydraulic cylinder, one handle, 3/4- and 5/8-inch chisel bushings, one spindle extension, one chuck key, one table, hold down, fence assembly, screws, and owner's manual. Combines 1/2-horsepower motor for solid performance and a heavy-duty cast iron and steel construction. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer For all the projects you do that require mortising, get solid performance and trouble-free operation with this 1/2-horsepower, 115-volt , benchtop mortiser from JET. The rack-and-pinion head raises and lowers for positive drilling control while the long, multiposition splines permit repositioning of the feed handle for perfect handle position. There's a three- jaw drill chuck with an extended chuck key for positive grip on the drill bit. Two hinged side doors allow for complete drill chuck access while the heavy- duty cast-iron and steel construction adds durability and stability to the base. A removable toggle switch prevents accidental turn-on. 1/2-inch chisel capacity and 4-3/4-inch head-stroke. This set comes with three bits: 1/4-inch 708590, 3/8-inch 708592, 1/2-inch 708593. See more

Brand: Jet


Power Source: Corded Electric


Maximum Rotational Speed: 1750 RPM


Voltage: 115 Volts


Amperage: 6 Amps


Brand: ‎Jet


Power Source: ‎Corded Electric


Maximum Rotational Speed: ‎1750 RPM


Voltage: ‎115 Volts


Amperage: ‎6 Amps


Maximum Chuck Size: ‎0.38 Inches


Color: ‎White and Black


Included Components: ‎Mortising Machine, Hydrualic Cyclinder, Handle, 3/4" and 5/8" Chisel Bushings, Spindle Extension, Chuck Key, Table, Hold Down, Fence Assembly, 3 Chisels


Special Feature: ‎Portable


Product Dimensions: ‎14"L x 9.5"W x 30"H


Material: ‎Cast Iron, Steel


Number of Speeds: ‎1


Speed: ‎1750 RPM


Item Weight: ‎44 Pounds


Maximum Power: ‎0.5 Horsepower


Is Electric: ‎Yes


UPC: ‎662755139536


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎36


Manufacturer: ‎JET


Part Number: ‎708580


Item Weight: ‎44 pounds


Country of Origin: ‎Taiwan


Item model number: ‎JBM-5


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Size: ‎1


Style: ‎Benchtop mortiser


Wattage: ‎550 watts


Horsepower: ‎0.5


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Handle/Lever Placement: ‎Side


Special Features: ‎Portable


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Warranty Description: ‎5-Year Warranty (if used for commercial or industrial purposes then defaults to a 2-Year Warranty)


Date First Available: September 14, 2007


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Jet is great
Style: Benchtop mortiser
Works great for hobbist , sturdy ,quiet ,sharp bits, I like it.
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2024 by Cris C

  • Best value for the money
Style: Benchtop mortiser
Being new to woodworking, I've had to trust the reviews of others in trying to sort out which brand of tools to buy so I hope this helps other newbes. Having been in the construction industry for over 35 years, I had pretty much done it all with the exception of cabinet/furniture making. With that in mind, I decided to take on an ambitious remodel for home including building the cabinetry/vanities for the bathroom and a new bedroom set. After reading more reviews than I can count and taking a trip out to the local HF to look at the Central Machinery Mortiser, I decided to spend the extra money on this one. Within a half hour of receiving it, I had it set up and was drilling my first mortis joint. Assembly literally took minutes to complete since the instructions are clear, concise and easy to understand. The lightweight oil they shipped everything in was easy to wipe off with some mineral spirits and part seemed well fit and finished. The exception to this is the hold down clamp. As others have said, this is pretty much useless. I don't know what modifications the others have made but I pretty much set the clamp aside and used the quick-grip squeeze clamps on each end of the fence to hold the wood in place. These allowed me quick and easy adjustments to the wood as well as being an inexpensive, less time consuming alternative to modifying a piece of metal. The fence itself seemed fine although I can see myself extending it at sometime in the future and the chisel bits that came with the unit were extremely sharp and worked well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2015 by Shawn H

  • Jet mortiser is a good buy
Style: Benchtop mortiser
I purchased this mortiser a few weeks ago and have made many practice mortises and a few real ones in a piece of furniture I am building. I can't speak to the durability of this product, but I can talk about everything else. It came promptly from Amazon, no parts were missing. Setup was simple. I've seen some people complain that the platform isn't parallel to the fence. This is a total non-issue. All you need are a few pieces of paper to act as shims, a t-square, and about 5 minutes... and a phillips head screw driver. I took off the platform, squared it to the fence, and added a few pieces of paper until it was square, then tightened it back down checking again to make sure it was still square. Setting the machine up took about 10 minutes total, then installing and squaring a chisel took about 5 minutes. I am giving this 4 stars because my 1/2 inch chisel just didn't work well at all. I would give 4.5 if I could recognizing that most of what I paid for was the machine and not the chisels, but I would have expected all 3 chisels to have been in top shape. The 1/2 inch kept burning my wood, I increased the auger lead and it worked a lot better but still not great. I'm going to be buying a new 1/2" chisel. The action on the rack and pinion lever was really stiff at first, I added some WD-40 and it got a lot better. Really easy to use, really smooth, I would advise facing the opening in the chisel forward instead of to the side. I am now looking at buying a Jet bandsaw just because I appreciate the quality in my mortiser. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2013 by Hugo Stieglitz

  • For the price, perfect!
Style: Benchtop mortiser
Based upon the build quality of my other Jet shop tools and on Amazon reviews, I selected this machine. I needed a mortising machine for a project of building 12 chairs. There are lots of rave reviews already out there, so I won't repeat all the good stuff. Just believe it! What I will do is to defend this little machine's only few weak spots, or at least the criticisms in the reviews. The main one is about the table being too small, and because it is made of MDF, "cheap." Well, the table is actually the cast iron base, and it has a piece of MDF bolted down to it to protect your chisels should you drill clear through a piece of wood. Others complain the table is too small. Not exactly sure why you would need it to be any bigger, but I had no issues with that doing 144 mortises in some pretty strange shapes of wood. The hold-down is, in fact, poorly designed, but it's such and easy fix that it is laughable. I just cut two small wedges of wood and installed them on the bottoms of the two hold-down arms (with a wrap of masking tape) so that now they press down evenly on the workpiece instead of only on the side toward the machine. End of difficulty extracting the chisel from the workpiece. For some of my pieces, to get them placed in the same spot each time, I used a drill-press vise bolted to the cast-iron table. I clamped a stop onto my work table to locate the end of the workpiece and the little vise did the rest. The three chisels that ship with this machine are incredibly sharp and worked perfectly. (I only used two of them.) The motor's power is more than ample, the machine is designed so that the pull-handle can be locked into whatever position that is the most advantageous for the situation. It does take a hefty pull, so that's important. For its low price, this is a terrific machine. I highly recommend it. BTW, it arrived from Amazon well-packaged and in perfect condition. And no, I didn't get paid to write this review; I just like to give praise when it's due! I'm giving 5 stars in spite of my only criticism, the hold-down, because it was such an easy fix, and also because had I wanted a more "perfect" mortiser, I could have paid $1000 for a professional machine. This is a tool I will not use every day, and for the price, it is perfect. I thought it was actually fun to use! Imagine drilling square holes! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2014 by riverguy

  • Easy to set up and use
Style: Benchtop mortiser
The Jet JBM-5 Mortising machine is easy to assemble and set up. Its easy to use and pretty darn accurate once its set up. Initially there was some movement as I lowered the chisel. There's a small track that the upper assembly sides up and down on, and once I tightened the allen screws it helped. You need to mount the base onto a larger piece of MDF or plywood for stability. I do wish there was a bracket attached to the machine that could hold the chisels in place while not in use. Other than that, Its a good mortising machine ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2023 by Mr JImbo

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