{"product_id":"shop-fox-w1671-mortising-machine-00vu6t","title":"Shop Fox W1671 Mortising Machine","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MFKUeyalmmo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/power.svg\" alt=\"power\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe 3\/4 HP motor gives this mortising machine the muscle for clean, repeatable cuts in hardwoods and thicker stock without feeling underbuilt.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eA micro-adjustable fence, adjustable depth stop, and hold-down system help keep the workpiece from shifting so your mortises stay straight and consistent.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/handle.svg\" alt=\"handle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Reach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe extra-long quick-set handle and swiveling base make the Shop Fox W1671 mortising machine easier to use on bigger parts and awkward setups.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShop Fox W1671 Mortising Machine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a benchtop hollow chisel mortiser built for woodworkers who need accurate, repeatable joinery without fighting a light-duty machine. This is a \u003cstrong\u003emortising machine designed for cutting straight, square-sided mortises in woodworking stock\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eW1671\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you build doors, tables, chairs, frames, or cabinet parts, this machine is made to speed up mortise-and-tenon work while giving you better control than drilling and cleaning up by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the center of the machine is a 3\/4 HP, 110V motor paired with a 1\/2 inch keyed chuck on a Jacobs Taper #2 spindle. In practical terms, that means it is built to drive mortising bits with enough authority for serious shop work, not just occasional hobby use. The 1\/2 inch chuck is also a real advantage because it avoids the hassle of modifying chisels and bits just to get them to fit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere this machine separates itself is control. The heavy fence and hold-down are there for a reason: they reduce workpiece movement and help prevent the sticking chisel problem that frustrates a lot of users on cheaper mortisers. Add in the micro-adjustable fence and adjustable depth-stop rod, and you get a setup that is easier to dial in for repeat cuts when you are making matching parts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Shop Fox W1671 Mortising Machine is also built around a stout frame. Heavy cast-iron construction, double support columns, and hardened-and-ground column surfaces all point to the same thing: better rigidity during the cut. That matters on a mortiser because any flex shows up directly in the finished joint. A solid machine tracks straighter, cuts cleaner, and makes setup less of a fight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor day-to-day use, the long handle and softer return system make a difference. The extra-long 22 inch quick-set handle gives you more leverage, which helps when you are plunging into dense wood. The hydraulic cylinder is there to soften releases, so the machine feels more controlled coming back up instead of snapping back and beating you up over a long run of parts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe capacity is what makes this a serious shop tool instead of a compact novelty. It can mortise to the center of an 8 inch wide board and handle stock up to 7-3\/8 inches thick. That opens it up to larger furniture parts, entryway components, and other workpieces that smaller benchtop units struggle with. The swiveling base adds flexibility for off-the-bench operations and custom mortise locations when the workpiece shape does not cooperate with a standard setup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop practicality is baked in too. Two-door chuck access makes bit changes easier, and the built-in 8-piece tool holder keeps commonly used chisels and accessories close to the machine. This is still a corded benchtop woodworking machine, so it is best suited to a fixed shop or dedicated bench rather than jobsite hopping, but that is exactly where a mortiser like this belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you are a furniture builder, cabinetmaker, finish carpenter with a serious shop, or a dedicated DIY woodworker moving into stronger joinery, this is the kind of mortiser worth buying once instead of replacing later. It is for users who want cleaner mortises, faster setup, and a machine with enough mass and adjustment to stay accurate over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCut Accurate Mortises with Less Fuss\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/50176712605990_d9220e16e9db.jpg\" alt=\"Shop Fox W1671 Mortising Machine cutting a mortise into a vertical wood workpiece on a shop bench during woodworking joinery\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mortiser only earns its bench space if it saves time and gives you cleaner joints. This one is set up to do both by keeping the work steady and the plunge action controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty fence and hold-down help reduce stock movement during the cut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicro-adjustable fence and adjustable depth stop support repeatable mortise placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt Like a Real Shop Machine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/50176712605990_bcd4b1d03e1d.jpg\" alt=\"Shop Fox W1671 Mortising Machine full product view showing cast iron body, long operating handle, fence, and bench base for woodworking use\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame and guide system are the reason this machine feels more stable than lighter benchtop mortisers. Rigidity matters when you want square mortises and tight-fitting joinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHeavy cast-iron construction adds stability and reduces flex\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDouble support columns improve tracking through the plunge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShop Fox W1671 Mortising Machine Setup Flexibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/50176712605990_2daaaaf30ef0.jpg\" alt=\"Shop Fox W1671 Mortising Machine angled view highlighting the long handle, tool holder, and mortising chisel installed for woodworking setup\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long handle, chuck access, and swiveling base make this machine easier to live with when you are switching setups or working with awkward parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e22 inch quick-set handle gives added leverage for plunging into dense material\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSwiveling base supports off-the-bench work and custom mortise positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Shop Fox W1671 Mortising Machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) 1\/2 inch mortising chisel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmperage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor Speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3450 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChuck Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChuck Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeyed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJacobs Taper #2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpindle Travel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Stock Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-3\/8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReach to Board Center\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 in board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFurniture Building\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCabinetmaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDoor Joinery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMortise-and-Tenon Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eSmall Professional Shops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eSerious DIY Woodworkers\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eWhen you are cutting a longer mortise, set the depth stop first and use the micro-adjustable fence to lock in your reference face before making the first plunge. Once that is dialed, this machine is much faster at producing matching parts without creeping off layout lines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e 2-year limited warranty. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA real step up from entry-level mortisers\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Shop Fox W1671 Mortising Machine makes sense for woodworkers who are done fighting flexy, fussy machines and want cleaner joinery with less setup drama.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Furniture builders, cabinet shops, and serious hobby woodworkers who cut enough mortises to justify a dedicated machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy cast-iron build, micro-adjustable fence, long handle, and swiveling base give it the kind of control and versatility that matter in real shop use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a benchtop corded machine with real weight to it, so plan on giving it a stable home in the shop rather than moving it around all the time.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of tool is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a benchtop mortising machine for cutting square-sided mortises in woodworking stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size chuck does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses a 1\/2 inch keyed chuck on a Jacobs Taper #2 spindle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow thick a workpiece can it handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Product data states it can mortise lumber up to 7-3\/8 inches thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it reach the center of wider boards?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is rated to mortise to the center of an 8 inch wide board.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Shop Fox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43570421694512,"sku":"W1671","price":142.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4876\/8304\/files\/g2h6a8bi3aol_1d5d76f2-0bfc-455c-8fd8-833f06d09d5b.jpg?v=1788579004","url":"https:\/\/toolnutus.com\/products\/shop-fox-w1671-mortising-machine-00vu6t","provider":"InoPrints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}