When it comes to woodworking joinery, precision is everything. In this edition of Inside the BIP Workshops, we focus on the Heavy Duty Morticer—a machine built to cut clean, square holes in wood for strong and seamless joints.
🪚 What is a Heavy Duty Morticer?
The Heavy Duty Morticer is used to cut square or rectangular holes (called mortises) into wood—essential for joints in furniture, doors, framing, and more. Unlike circular drills, this tool creates clean, straight-edged holes that perfectly match the tenon for a snug fit.
At BIP, students learn to use this machine as part of their joinery and carpentry training, developing both technique and discipline.
⚙️ How It Works: Step-by-Step
Here’s how students are trained to use the morticer safely and accurately:
- Prepare the Material: The wood piece is placed and secured on the morticer’s table.
- Select the Right Chisel and Jig: Students choose the proper chisel size and install the jig for guiding the cuts.
- Gear Up for Safety: Gloves and eye protection are a must before starting.
- Start Off-Workpiece: The machine starts away from the wood, then the chisel is lowered gradually into the material.
- Follow the Markings: Using the jig as a guide, students move the chisel carefully to form accurate mortises.
- Clear as You Go: Chippings are removed between cuts to maintain clean lines and prevent jamming.
🎓 What Students Learn
Training on the heavy duty morticer builds:
- Precision joinery skills
- Confidence with chisels and cutting jigs
- Workshop safety habits
- Understanding of structural woodworking
These are essential abilities in carpentry, furniture making, and interior wood construction.
🛠️ Where Accuracy Meets Strength
The morticer isn’t about speed—it’s about getting the cut right. At BIP, students practice slow, deliberate movements that result in strong, clean joints—because every successful structure starts with solid connections.
🚀 Want to Build with Confidence?
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