Lot #8: Craftex CT127 1/2 HP Benchtop Hollow-Chisel Mortiser Heavy-Duty Woodworking Joinery Machin

heavy-duty Craftex Model CT127 Benchtop Hollow-Chisel Mortising Machine. This dedicated joinery tool is designed to cut crisp, clean square and rectangular mortise-and-tenon joints faster and more accurately than a drill press and manual chisel workflow. Built with a rugged cast-iron head and stable base, it offers the structural rigidity needed to handle tough hardwoods without flexing. Key Technical Specifications: • Motor Power: Reliable 1/2 HP, 120V, 60Hz, 5.6 Amp electric induction motor • Motor Speed: 1,725 RPM for smooth plunges • Chisel Capacity: Up to 1/2" maximum chisel size • Max Drill Capacity: 1/2" chuck size • Maximum Height Capacity: 5" • Plunge Travel: 3" stroke distance • Included Components: Main motor and headstock pillar assembly, toggle safety switch, integrated workpiece fence, optional loose auxiliary face plate, and a bagged assembly hardware kit. (Note: Hollow chisels are not included). • Time-Saving Efficiency: Cuts professional square holes in a single step using a 4-sided chisel coupled with an internal auger bit. • Leverage & Control: Features a heavy-duty multi-position rack-and-pinion plunge system that maximizes arm leverage to drill smoothly into stubborn grain. • Gas Cylinder Assist: Equipped with a built-in gas head cylinder that counters the heavy motor weight, allowing for effortless retraction and smooth overall operations. • Double Column Support: Steel support columns maintain optimal structural alignment while keeping the machine portable enough to transport or stow away when not in use. Craftex is the exclusive premium house brand of Busy Bee Tools, one of Canada's oldest and most trusted nationwide machinery retailers catering to professional cabinetmakers and serious woodworking hobbyists. Craftex tools are celebrated across the Canadian woodworking community for providing reliable, industrial-adjacent performance at a practical price point. Pickup category timeslot {A}