Festool CM150 Chain Morticer

[Rammstein12345]

Hi,

I'm new to the forum so go easy on me  [eek]

I'm getting rather a lot of oak framing jobs at the minute, ive treated myself to the Sword Saw to make life alot easier!

I always find the longest and most chore like part of framing is chopping the mortice's out.
Having a root around the web ive noticed a fantastic looking tool from festool

It's the cm150 chain Morticer, my eyes lit up when I saw it in action!

Only problem is, it doesn't appear that it's available in the UK, just wondering if anyone from festool UK has used one before or know if it's due out over here anytime soon?
Many thanks, Jack

 

[toolfest.co.uk]

Same as this Protool machine in action at the Carpenters Fellowship gathering a few years ago. I or your local dealer may be able to get one for you, or I have a spare Protool that may be for sale.


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[Phil Beckley]

Hi,

I'm new to the forum so go easy on me  [eek]

I'm getting rather a lot of oak framing jobs at the minute, ive treated myself to the Sword Saw to make life alot easier!

I always find the longest and most chore like part of framing is chopping the mortice's out.
Having a root around the web ive noticed a fantastic looking tool from festool

It's the cm150 chain Morticer, my eyes lit up when I saw it in action!

Only problem is, it doesn't appear that it's available in the UK, just wondering if anyone from festool UK has used one before or know if it's due out over here anytime soon?
Many thanks, Jack

Hi and welcome to the forum
  Chopping out the mortice out by hand for timber framing , ouch!
Ok, the 150 is not currently available in the U.K and no current plans are in place to introduce it. Having said that I have used this and if you need any information let me know.
rg
Phil

 

[Phil Beckley]

Same as this Protool machine in action at the Carpenters Fellowship gathering a few years ago. I or your local dealer may be able to get one for you, or I have a spare Protool that may be for sale. :

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...hello again Warren  [smile]
rg
Phil

 

[Rammstein12345]

Same as this Protool machine in action at the Carpenters Fellowship gathering a few years ago. I or your local dealer may be able to get one for you, or I have a spare Protool that may be for sale.


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Hi toolfest! Would be very interested in purchasing the spare one you have could you message me with details? That'd make my life so much easier!!

 

[Rammstein12345]

Hi,

I'm new to the forum so go easy on me  [eek]

I'm getting rather a lot of oak framing jobs at the minute, ive treated myself to the Sword Saw to make life alot easier!

I always find the longest and most chore like part of framing is chopping the mortice's out.
Having a root around the web ive noticed a fantastic looking tool from festool

It's the cm150 chain Morticer, my eyes lit up when I saw it in action!

Only problem is, it doesn't appear that it's available in the UK, just wondering if anyone from festool UK has used one before or know if it's due out over here anytime soon?
Many thanks, Jack

Hi and welcome to the forum
  Chopping out the mortice out by hand for timber framing , ouch!
Ok, the 150 is not currently available in the U.K and no current plans are in place to introduce it. Having said that I have used this and if you need any information let me know.
rg
Phil

Hi Phil, thanks for the reply!

Just out of curiosity, why wouldn't they want to introduce it to the UK? I'm sure there'd be demand for it

 

[Phil Beckley]

Hi,

I'm new to the forum so go easy on me  [eek]

I'm getting rather a lot of oak framing jobs at the minute, ive treated myself to the Sword Saw to make life alot easier!

I always find the longest and most chore like part of framing is chopping the mortice's out.
Having a root around the web ive noticed a fantastic looking tool from festool

It's the cm150 chain Morticer, my eyes lit up when I saw it in action!

Only problem is, it doesn't appear that it's available in the UK, just wondering if anyone from festool UK has used one before or know if it's due out over here anytime soon?
Many thanks, Jack

Hi and welcome to the forum
  Chopping out the mortice out by hand for timber framing , ouch!
Ok, the 150 is not currently available in the U.K and no current plans are in place to introduce it. Having said that I have used this and if you need any information let me know.
rg
Phil

Hi Phil, thanks for the reply!

Just out of curiosity, why wouldn't they want to introduce it to the UK? I'm sure there'd be demand for it

Hi
    I have asked about the 150 coming into the U.K as it goes well with the SSU. Currently though there are no plans but I will ask again, it is only available as 240v.
rg
Phil

 

[Rammstein12345]

Awsome! Go Phil! Definately make it happen, at the minute I'm drilling and chiselling them out!
Have tried router but with oak and the fact I'm doing 100mm mortice's, the cutters are extortionate and don't last long at all! The SSU has worked like a dream cutting the tenons! Love it

 

[Phil Beckley]

Awsome! Go Phil! Definately make it happen, at the minute I'm drilling and chiselling them out!
Have tried router but with oak and the fact I'm doing 100mm mortice's, the cutters are extortionate and don't last long at all! The SSU has worked like a dream cutting the tenons! Love it

....my demo of the SSU on the dealer courses is cutting the tenon - great piece of kit to use and with the angle guide on the guide rail brings a lot of accuracy as well  [big grin]
I will email my thoughts again and maybe we can bring it over
rg
Phil

 

[Rammstein12345]

Cracking bit of kit, wouldn't be without it now! Have you had chance to use the fine cut chain on it yet? If so, what was the outcome?

 

[Phil Beckley]

Cracking bit of kit, wouldn't be without it now! Have you had chance to use the fine cut chain on it yet? If so, what was the outcome?

...sure, I show all fours chains for the various applications and correct chain makes a big difference to the finished work. Leaves a great finish on cross cuts and great shoulder lines for jointing. The rip makes a big difference as cuts quicker and leaves a good finish on the cheeks
rg
Phil

 

[Holmz]

There are any companies that make those, and they gave been making them for decades.
At least 3 of them are 220/230v, not sure about the old Makita ones.

If you have 230v your only issues is the plug.

 

[Rammstein12345]

The maffell one is very similar, but at £3,200 Id rather chop them out with a slotted screwdriver  [big grin]

The makita one ive seen looks bulky and cumbersome and needs to clamped in position this slowing the process, and, again, at £1200 Id rather pay a little more for the festool

There's a few festool ones on eBay, from Germany for around £1400 odd

 

[Holmz]

The maffell one is very similar, but at £3,200 Id rather chop them out with a slotted screwdriver  [big grin]

The makita one ive seen looks bulky and cumbersome and needs to clamped in position this slowing the process, and, again, at £1200 Id rather pay a little more for the festool

There's a few festool ones on eBay, from Germany for around £1400 odd

How much slower would the makita one be than your current drill and chisel process?  [wink]

Exactly... The ebay ones on the other side of the tunnel will be 230v, so you would need a way to get the 220/240v into it. I do not know what the equivalent "WorkSafe Australia" rules are there, but WSA and UK OSHA are similar. Here the tool is required to be "Tag-n-test" to ensure it is electrically safe.
Specialised sparky services do this and put a tag on it.
I have read plenty about 220v NOT being allowed for site work in the UK.
So you may have some work to do on the electrical side to ensure the ebay deal does not result wasted funds.

 

[Tftools]

Hi,  we have recently started a one stop oak framing shop.  We are oak framers by trade and got fed up going to so many suppliers to get the kit. We have just started to sell Festool including their chain mortiser. So it is available from us in the UK.  Happy days. Www.tftools.co.uk any questions just drop us a line info[member=64157]Tftools[/member].co.uk