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Powermatic 717T Mortiser is a tilt table mortising machine from Powermatic Tools designed for demanding woodworking jobs. Heavy-duty cast iron construction supports the machine under load, which helps it stay stable when cutting larger or harder stock. The powerful 1HP motor drives the mortising operation, so the machine can handle the most demanding jobs in a professional or serious hobby shop setting. The mortiser head is mounted using adjustable gibs, which keeps the head running smoothly over time and supports years of trouble-free service. A heavy rack and pinion gear system moves the head with control, while the spring-loaded six position adjustable handle lets the operator choose a comfortable handle position. This setup helps reduce effort during repetitive mortising work and keeps motion predictable on every cut.
The 719T Tilt Table Mortiser uses its 0 to 35 degree table adjustment to position workpieces for standard or angled mortises without complex fixtures, which shortens setup time between different joinery angles. Table movement on dovetail ways guided by large handwheel controls lets the operator advance work left to right and front to back in a controlled, linear path, which helps keep mortise spacing uniform. The quick adjust clamp secures the stock on the table, so pieces stay fixed while the head travels, supporting accurate fit of tenons to the mortised openings. Together with the depth stop keeping mortise depth uniform, these controls help installers and woodworkers produce joinery that seats properly when assemblies are dry-fitted or glued.
The Powermatic 717T Mortiser sits in the machinery lineup as a mortising machine for jobs that demand consistent, repeatable mortises. Its place in the shop is to cut mortises in stock supported by the large 20-1/4 x 7 inch table, which gives space to handle rails, stiles, legs, and other frame components. The tilt table design that adjusts between 0 and 35 degrees lets the same machine handle straight mortises for typical frame-and-panel work and angled mortises for more complex assemblies, using the same basic setup approach. Table travel on dovetail ways with handwheel controls positions parts without sliding them by hand across the surface, so work can be stepped along for a series of mortises. The quick adjust clamp holds each piece against the table while the heavy-duty cast iron structure keeps the machine stable as the 1HP motor powers the cut.
The head mounting with adjustable gibs keeps the mortiser head tracking accurately over its ways as it is cycled, which supports years of trouble-free service and reduces play that could loosen mortise walls over time. The heavy rack and pinion gear system, combined with the spring-loaded six position adjustable handle, gives the operator controlled head movement, so each plunge follows the same path and effort can be tailored to operator preference. The handy depth stop sets a fixed limit to the cut, which keeps every mortise in a run to the same depth and reduces rework when tenons are fit into place. Adjustable linear stops and the flip down stop define start and end points along the table travel, letting the operator move between positions quickly for batch operations with consistent spacing. Table motion left to right and front to back on dovetail ways, coordinated with the 0 to 35 degree tilt range, allows builders to align workpieces for both straight and angled mortises using the same reference system. All of these adjustments work with the heavy-duty cast iron construction and 1HP motor to support a workflow focused on repeatable results during demanding mortising tasks.
The Powermatic 717T Mortiser, with its 1HP motor and heavy-duty cast iron construction, is designed for the most demanding mortising jobs where consistent, repeatable joinery is needed.
The 719T Tilt Table Mortiser adjusts from 0 to 35 degrees, so the workpiece can be positioned at an angle on the table to cut angled mortises without separate angle fixtures.
The heavy rack and pinion gear system, paired with a spring-loaded six position adjustable handle, gives smooth head movement and lets the operator choose a comfortable handle position.
The adjustable linear stops and flip down stop define specific table positions, so multiple mortises can be cut with the same spacing and length across identical parts.
The handy depth stop sets a fixed mortise depth, which keeps every mortise in a series at the same depth to match tenon length without repeated measuring.
The large 20-1/4 x 7 inch table provides broad support for longer or wider stock, helping keep workpieces stable during the cut so mortises stay aligned.
The Powermatic 717T Mortiser combines heavy-duty cast iron construction, a 1HP motor, and a 0 to 35 degree tilt table to handle demanding mortising tasks with stable support. Its rack and pinion head movement, adjustable handle, and depth stop help maintain consistent mortise placement and depth across multiple parts. Table travel on dovetail ways, along with adjustable linear stops and a flip down stop, supports repeatable spacing when working through production runs. For shops that need a mortising machine focused on controlled table movement and repeatable head travel, this Powermatic Tools model offers a targeted solution for precise mortising work.