Suitability of MDF to make riser block for mortiser

[tillius]

I need to make a 4" riser block for my Delta Benchtop Mortiser and am wondering about the suitability of MDF to cut and stack between the base and the post flange?

Will it compress significantly to make my mortises out of square?

The replacement bolts will take the majority of the torque from the mortising, but I'm not worried about those. I just need to support the post.

The other option would be to elevate the entire base by 4 inches, but that would interfere with the Y movement of my xy table. Any thoughts, suggestions, etc. would be appreciated.

tillman

[Edwin Pawlowski]

It would probably works as MDF does not compress much. Delta already has a

2" riser so you could always buy another and stack them. Of course, buying a spare part may be almost as much as buying a new machine.

[FEngelman]

since the base of this tool is made of mdf, I should think that mdf would be an excellent riser block material

[tillius]

Ah, the base to this tool is made of cast iron. I've decided to elevate the entire base by 4 inches since I've figured out a way around the Y movement interference with the xy table.

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