The Powermatic 1791264K 719T Mortiser, 1HP 1PH 115/230V is a floor-standing woodworking mortiser built for accurate, repeatable mortise cutting in furniture, cabinet, and joinery work. This is a mortiser designed for cutting clean mortises for wood joinery. Model 719T gives you a 1 HP single-phase motor, a 10-3/4 inch chisel stroke, and the kind of cast iron mass that keeps the machine planted when precision matters.

What sets this machine apart is the tilt-table setup. The large 20-1/4 inch x 7 inch cast iron table tilts from 0 degrees to 35 degrees, which matters when the job calls for angled mortises and you do not want to cobble together a jig that may or may not hold square. The table also moves left to right and front to back on dovetail ways with handwheel control, so fine positioning is built into the machine instead of being left to trial and error.

Power and feed are matched well for serious shop use. The 1 HP TEFC motor drives the spindle at 1,725 RPM, giving the Powermatic 719T Mortiser enough cutting speed for steady work without feeling rushed or sloppy. The heavy rack and pinion system uses gas cylinder control for smoother raising and lowering of the head, and the spring-loaded multi-position handle makes it easier to keep leverage where you want it as stock size and setup change.

From a build standpoint, this machine is about rigidity and control. Powermatic uses heavy-duty cast iron construction with a precision-machined column and table, plus adjustable gibs on the head for smooth travel and long-term accuracy. That matters on a mortiser because any flex or slop shows up fast in the fit of the joint. If you are cutting parts that need to assemble cleanly without fussing with extra fitting, a stable platform is not a luxury.

Jobsite portability is not the point here. This is a stationary shop machine, and at 276 pounds net weight it is meant to stay put and do repeatable work. The enclosed steel base gives you storage for chisels and accessories, which keeps the setup cleaner and keeps the parts you actually use close to the machine. The quick-adjust clamp swivels for angled workpieces, and the hinged chuck door makes bit changes easier than on machines that make you work around cramped access.

For production-minded work, the repeatability features are the real value. You get an adjustable depth stop for uniform mortise depth, adjustable linear stops, a flip-down stop, and handwheels for controlled table movement. Those are the details that save time when you are making matching parts instead of one-off cuts. It is the difference between a machine that can cut a mortise and one that can help you cut the same mortise over and over without drama.

The Powermatic 1791264K 719T Mortiser, 1HP 1PH 115/230V also gives you flexibility at the chuck. It uses a 1/2 inch keyed chuck and includes bushings for multiple chisel shank sizes, along with a chuck extension adapter. That makes it easier to fit the machine to the chisels required for the work instead of being boxed into a single setup.

If you are a woodworker who regularly builds doors, furniture, chairs, frames, or cabinet parts, this is the kind of mortising machine that earns its floor space. It is best for serious hobby shops, school shops, and professional woodworking environments that want accurate joinery, angled mortising capability, and a setup that stays consistent from part to part.

Powermatic 1791264K 719T Mortiser, 1HP 1PH 115/230V Is Built for Serious Joinery

If angled mortises and repeatable setup matter in your shop, this is the kind of stationary mortiser that makes life easier instead of giving you another machine to work around.

• Who it's for: Woodworkers, cabinetmakers, furniture builders, and school or pro shops cutting mortises on a regular basis.
• Why it stands out: The tilting cast iron table, dovetail-guided movement, swiveling clamp, and solid rack and pinion head give it more flexibility than a basic straight-table mortiser.
• Worth knowing: This is a 276 pound floor-standing machine, so plan for a permanent spot in the shop and buy it because you want accuracy and capacity, not portability.

• Does the table tilt? Yes. The cast iron table tilts from 0 degrees to 35 degrees for angled mortising.
• What power does it require? The machine runs on 115/230V single-phase power and is prewired for 115V.
• What is the spindle speed? The spindle speed is 1,725 RPM.
• How much chisel stroke does it have? The chisel stroke is 10-3/4 inches.