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What is a mortising machine and how do you use one? If you cut a lot of mortise, then you’ll want to get a mortising machine. A mortising machines features a drill bit and square chisel that quickly cuts squared mortises. In this video, Chris Marshall shows you to set up and use one of those machines, plus a trick you won’t find in the owner’s manual!