- 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
Product Description
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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).
Features
At 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.
Specifications
What's in the Box
One 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.
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.
