Review on 3/4 HP Heavy-Duty Shop Fox W1671 Mortising Machine by Serotonin Collazo

This is a heavy, solid machine with lots of cast iron. It works well, despite a minor problem. The depth stop rod was either slightly bent or its mounting hole was not located properly. After I cut a mortise, the top of the rod bumped against a the machine and I could not raise the chisel out of the hole. Bending the top of the rod slightly solved this problem. Yes, the paint job is not the best, but it is OK. I tried to contact the seller (Factory Authorized Outlet) re shipping and price, but they never replie (not a customer oriented seller, I guess). The manual is generally good about assembly, but leaves out some info that a mortising machine novice might want to know, such as how to attach the head of the machine to its base). The 1/2 chisel that comes with it is not the best, but it provides an opportunity for the buyer to practice using the machine. We'll all need to eventually purchase a set of chisels anyway. It is a good, nicely designed machine despite minor frustrations.