{"title":"Morticing","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMorticing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorticing tools and equipment are essential for cutting precise, clean mortises for strong and accurate mortise-and-tenon joints in woodworking projects. Ideal for furniture making, cabinetry, joinery and timber construction, morticing machines and accessories help create consistent joints for assembling frames, doors and other wooden structures. Whether you're a professional woodworker or a dedicated DIY enthusiast, discover morticing equipment and accessories at Axminster Tools to improve accuracy, efficiency and the quality of your woodworking joints.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-pattern-mortice-chisels-bits","title":"Japanese Pattern Mortice Chisels \u0026 Bits","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe design of the Japanese pattern could well reflect the use of softer timbers used in traditional Japanese furniture making, the auger having a deep, high ratio flute, quickly removing the longer slivers softwoods create. The auger bit on this type has a point on the end, one cutting spur and a single spiral for rapid chip clearance. The single spur is easy to sharpen and the bits cut evenly and fast, even in the hardest of timbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chisel is finely ground and slightly tapered from the tips by 0.1mm to allow easy removal from the mortice. A deep waste slot prevents the waste material becoming jammed around the auger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese mortice chisels and bits are made from the finest Japanese carbon steels, selected as ideal for these tools. Often imitated but never equaled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEither way, a high quality chisel will enhance your morticer's performance to a degree where once tried one you will never use a low quality chisel again. Admittedly, they are a big investment, but, what a difference!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspecial id=\"22\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003eN.B. As all the auger bits have to accommodate different machines they are supplied long and will need cutting with a conventional hacksaw blade to suit the specific machine for which purchased.\u003cspecial id=\"23\"\u003e\u003c\/special\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor individual specification, please see technical data sheet download.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harima","offers":[{"title":"Imperial \/ 1\" \/ 1 \u0026 3\/16\"","offer_id":54115894788443,"sku":"510284","price":79.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Imperial \/ 1\/2\" \/ 13\/16\"","offer_id":54115894821211,"sku":"510285","price":44.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Imperial \/ 1\/4\" \/ 13\/16\"","offer_id":54115894853979,"sku":"510286","price":35.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metric \/ 10 mm \/ 13\/16\"","offer_id":54115894886747,"sku":"510287","price":37.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metric \/ 12 mm \/ 13\/16\"","offer_id":54115894919515,"sku":"510288","price":44.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metric \/ 16 mm \/ 13\/16\"","offer_id":54115894952283,"sku":"510289","price":43.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metric \/ 20 mm \/ 1 \u0026 3\/16\"","offer_id":54115894985051,"sku":"510290","price":62.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Imperial \/ 3\/4\" \/ 1 \u0026 3\/16\"","offer_id":54115895017819,"sku":"510291","price":62.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Imperial \/ 3\/8\" \/ 13\/16\"","offer_id":54115895050587,"sku":"510292","price":32.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Imperial \/ 5\/8\" \/ 13\/16\"","offer_id":54115895083355,"sku":"510294","price":50.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metric \/ 6 mm \/ 13\/16\"","offer_id":54115895116123,"sku":"510295","price":35.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metric \/ 8 mm \/ 13\/16\"","offer_id":54115895148891,"sku":"510296","price":30.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metric \/ 6 mm \/ 3\/4\"","offer_id":54115895181659,"sku":"702716","price":35.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metric \/ 8 mm \/ 3\/4\"","offer_id":54115895214427,"sku":"702717","price":35.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metric \/ 10 mm \/ 3\/4\"","offer_id":54115895247195,"sku":"702718","price":32.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metric \/ 12 mm \/ 3\/4\"","offer_id":54115895279963,"sku":"702719","price":44.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metric \/ 16 mm \/ 3\/4\"","offer_id":54115895312731,"sku":"702720","price":43.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Metric \/ 20 mm \/ 3\/4\"","offer_id":54115895345499,"sku":"702721","price":62.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/510294_xl.jpg?v=1789757341"},{"product_id":"japanese-pattern-mortice-bits-only","title":"Japanese Pattern Mortice Bits Only","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe auger bit on this type has a point on the end, one cutting spur and a single spiral for rapid chip clearance. 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The rods project off-centre from the anodised aluminium body, which helps the gauge resist rolling on a workbench and maximises the area of the 50mm diameter brass face that can register against the work piece. 190mm overall length, the gauge has a setting range from zero to 145mm. The aluminium housing has a brass face and the rods are stainless steel. Made in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veritas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117358993755,"sku":"952906","price":41.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/952906_xl.jpg?v=1789765732"},{"product_id":"lee-valley-diamond-cone-mortice-chisel-sharpener","title":"Lee Valley Diamond Cone Mortice Chisel Sharpener","description":"\u003cp\u003eSharpening a mortice chisel significantly improves performance. 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Running at low speed (150 to 250rpm), gently lower the cone until it just makes contact with the mortice bit. Carefully grind until you obtain a clean surface around the entire bevel. Replace it with the 350-grit cone and repeat the process, lightly honing the inside bevel. Use a fine flat stone lap the sides of the bit to remove any burrs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lee Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54117539447131,"sku":"502458","price":4.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/502458_xl.jpg?v=1789767069"},{"product_id":"axminster-professional-ap25bm-bench-morticer-stand","title":"Axminster Professional AP25BM Bench Morticer Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis floor stand is an option for the AP25BM\/ AT25BM Bench Chisel Morticer. Sturdily made to take the weight of this morticer it is supplied with rubber feet. 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Suitable for workpieces from 12.5mm to 38mm thick, it’s well suited to furniture making, cabinetry and frame construction where strong, concealed joints are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the system is an auto‑indexing step‑down mechanism that automatically lowers the cutter by 1\/16″ with each pass, giving precise control over mortise depth. Using the supplied 6mm cutter, mortises can be cut up to 3\/4″ deep, while optional 8mm and 10mm cutters increase the maximum cutting depth to 1″. Micro‑adjustment screws allow the mortise width to be fine‑tuned, making it easy to achieve the desired fit for different tenon sizes. Clear, laser‑etched markings on both the jig and cutter support accurate setup and repeatable results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn integrated mini work surface allows fast, secure clamping with trigger‑style clamps, making the MortiseMate equally suitable for fixed workshop use or portable setups. Supplied with a carbide‑tipped 6mm mortising cutter, the system can be expanded with additional cutter sizes as needed. Constructed from stainless steel and precision‑machined anodised aluminium, the jig is built for durability and long‑term accuracy, offering an efficient and accessible approach to modern loose tenon joinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a complete, ready‑to‑use system, including a carbide‑tipped 6mm MortiseMate mortising cutter fitted with a stop collar, an integrated mini work surface and a dust‑collection adapter suitable for 1¼″ vacuum hoses. 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