I'm planning on getting a mortising attachment for the dp (I know, I know, a dedicated machine is better, but I don't have money or space right now). Anyway, I've read in the archives here that a good-quality chisel makes a big difference in this application. I was wondering if anyone has used the LV "Premium Hollow Mortise Chisels & Bits"
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possibilities I've found in this price range include the CMT mortising bits from Woodcraft, or the Delta "Professional" chisel & bit set through Amazon. Hartville Tool also has some of their own name bits for about $10 on clearance that they claim are as good as bits twice the price. (I know the shank sizes vary (5/8 or 3/4), so the attachment I buy will probably depend on which bit/s I get.) So... What "premium" chisel/bit sets have you used, and what were your experiences? I'm not looking for the super-premium $40-100 bits - I'm thinking $20-25 each range. I'd appreciate shared experience or advice. By the way, does anyone have a used DP mortising attachment sitting around your shop, unused since the purchase of your new dedicated mortising machine? My DP spindle is 1 13/16"; the closest attachments I've found are 48mm by Delta or 1 7/8" by Grizzly, so I'd need to shim it up either way. Let me know. Thanks, Andy