"SonomaProducts.com" wrote

it was evident which one was the more pro tool. Of course I think I
could build some fine chairs with the FMT but the MR does so much more
and much more stable to use and way more consistent output.

I took a close look at the FMT at one point and, while it is a fine jig and
undoubtedly up to the task, the extremely well engineered x/y/z axis
capability of the M-R certainly lends itself to precise and consistent
output for small production work.

If you're going to get a M-R, and have a set of chairs in your future, take
a look at the jig I devised to cut mortises in curved chair rails with the
M-R. IMNSHO, it's an elegant solution to the task ... AAMOF, I was more
tickled coming up with it than most of the furniture pieces I've done.

http://www.e-woodshop.net/Jigs.htm

Scroll down to "mortises in curved work - Method 1"

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