Top 10 Best Mortisers Under $1500

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These Are Some Of The Highest Rated Mortisers Under $1500 Available Today
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2. Jet 708580 Mortiser

  • (148 Points)
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The motor was impressively smooth and silent. This Mortiser does heavy work effortlessly. It was easy to assemble and everything fits well. It works great very happy with it. Very strong motor, quiet running.

The Delta 14-651 Mortisers B00006K00N was definitely our number one Mortisers Under $1500. That being said, there are a number of other fantastic alternatives when it comes down to Mortisers Under $1500. We have the best of them in this article.

Next on our list is made by Jet which is a very trusted tool supplier. Jet's Mortisers are also top quality. It was fantastic to check out the 708580. I was very happy using this tool!

The Jet 708580 Mortiser, at $399.99 is a particularly excellent Mortiser for the price. The Jet 708580 is truly a solid option. Of you are not sure about our number one pick, I would pick this Mortiser.

Full Jet 708580 Review

Jet 708580 Features

1/2 horsepower bench mortiser; 115 volts; 1,752 rpm Motor

1/2 inch chisel capacity; 4 3/4 inch head stroke; Rack and pinion head

Constructed from rugged cast iron and steel

Includes mortiser, three bits, chuck key

44 pounds; Backed by 5 year limited warranty

Aside from the tools we already included, I would have a look at the PM701 by Powermatic and the PORTER-CABLE 513. Both these tool manufactures are regarded as some of the leading makers of high quality Mortisers. Both these tools are highly rated also. Customers gave the PM701 an score on average of 4.5/5 stars. You can liken that to the 513 which holds an average rating of 3.9/5 stars.

The PM701 by Powermatic gives some truly premium features like In-line depth stop allows stopping at pre-set depths without racking the bit to the base. The PORTER-CABLE 513 although, is hard to beat featuring 11 Amp, 27,500 rpm motor producing 1-3/4 Peak hp plus Quickly and accurately cuts mortises for box locks.

I can easily endorse either of these Mortisers Under $1500
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3. Powermatic PM701 Mortiser

  • (127 Points)

The whole unit shakes more than I would like. I would definately do business with Powermatic again. Everything works perfect, and the price is better than the others. Thank you Powermatic for the awesome drill. The cord is nice shop-quality and is grounded.

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4. PORTER-CABLE 513 Mortiser

  • (35 Points)

This is a really nice Mortiser for the money. It seems to work well and is rather powerful. I am very pleased with the PORTER-CABLE 513. I think its a great buy for the money. The table is more-or-less perfectly designed.

Honorable Mentions

If you are thinking that the Mortisers Under $1500 above don't cut it, we have a few other options that might be a more suitable fit. We identified several terrific Mortisers during our analysis. The Mortisers we evaluated above are the best of the best. Read on however. We ranked several additional terrific Mortisers Under $1500.

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5. Scheppach 34-260 Mortiser

  • (34 Points)

The motor was impressively smooth and silent. The construction is pretty amazing for the price. I really like this drill press for the money. Everything I expected and more. Has many features that make my job easier.

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6. WMH Tool Group 1791264K Mortiser

  • (32 Points)

Very impressive for a Mortiser in this price range. I drilled a a bunch of holes and the tool worked well. I can't express how much I love WMH Tool Group tools! It was easy to assemble and everything fits well. Anything bigger would be overkill.

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7. WEN 43012 Mortiser

  • (31 Points)

So far this Mortiser has been great. I use this in my wood shop and love it. Well built Mortiser, fast delivery. This is a hobby quality Mortiser. Very impressive for a Mortiser in this price range.

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8. Grizzly T10816 Mortiser

  • (7 Points)

Well built Mortiser, fast delivery. Easy assembly and went right to work. All critical parts are made with strong materials. So far this Mortiser has been great. It works great very happy with it.

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9. VEVOR Mortiser

  • (5 Points)

I had very few of issues that were quickly resolved. The lever has a very smooth action. It has some personality and I like the color. I use this in my wood shop and love it. Got it fast, easy to assemble, works great.

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10. Woodtek 876775 Mortiser

  • (4 Points)

So far this Mortiser has been great. Anything bigger would be overkill. Very nice hobby tool, perfect for my application. The Woodtek 876775 far exceeded my expectations. I think its a great buy for the money.