Mortiser

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003761",
  "term": "Mortiser",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A woodworking machine designed to cut mortises, which are rectangular holes or slots, into a piece of wood. It typically uses a hollow chisel and a rotating auger bit to create clean, square-sided mortises for mortise-and-tenon joints. Benchtop and floor-standing models are available, with chisel sizes ranging from 1/4 inch to over 1 inch.",
  "subject": "Woodworking",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Mortiser",
    "es": "mortajadora",
    "fr": "mortaiseuse"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/mortiser/"
}