I am looking to purchase a dedicated slot mortiser and I have been looking at several European models. I am looking for some advice from current users or others that have reseached this subject. I currently have a Rojek mortiser that utilizes a router for the motor. The table moves and the mortiser is stationary. I am interested in gettting one where the table is stationary and the head moves.
I am looking at 5-6 different models. They each are similiar (ie. the table is stationary) However, some have tilting heads (Laguna, Casadei, knapp) others offer tilting tables (Griggio, Paoloni) and some are fixed (Panhans, Felder) I have several questions:
1. Does anyone have any experince with these models?
2. What is the advantage of a tilting table or tilting head?
3. Do these machine cut in both directions? (I ask because the one I have does)
4. How does a mortising bit differ from a router bit?
Attached are some pictures of the different ones I am considering. Any input would be greatly appreciated.