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I have a newly purchased Delta 14-651 hollow-chisel mortiser, and I am
using the included bit set.

No matter where I set the bit clearance, no matter how fast/slow I feed
the bit, and no matter how deep I go per pass, my bit clogs with
material almost instantly.

I'm using well-dried cherry, and the 5/16" bit seems to do okay. But
as soon as I step up to the 3/8" bit, it clogs. Same with the 1/2".

I know the included bit sets aren't the highest quality, but I'd like
to investigate technique mistakes before I go blaming my tools. (And
sending more $$ to LV for their Japanese set!)

Any help would be mondo appreciated!!

BTW, thanks to charlieb web page about clearance setting!

As others have said, the bit itself is the culprit. They (mine) came from
the factory virtually useless. After sharpening the bit, smoothing the
waste flutes and honing the chisel, it works very well. I do use a bit of
bees wax as a lubricant as well. This keeps the chips from getting stuck
between the waste flutes and chisel.

Dave



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