For my Minimax combo jointer/planer, and several other of the euro-style combos out there, an optional mortising attachment is available. I believe it's kind of pricey ($1400 with a Wescott self-centering mortising chuck and bit set). I'd like to add M&T joinery to my bag of tricks/skills, but I suspect I'd be well served adding a jig or tool of some sort to my toychest first, and I'm wondering if the attachment for the combo I have is the recommended way to go. I'm guessing that for $1400 there are several cheaper alternatives. Does this attachment give me the cat's-meow of mortising machines?