Felder | FD 250 Horizontal Mortiser
Versatile Slot Mortising with Precision
The Felder FD 250 Slot Mortiser is a compact, versatile horizontal mortising machine designed for wood, panel, and plastic materials. With a large cast iron table extendable up to 39" in all directions, a 9" mortising length, and a chisel mortising device for square slots, it delivers precise, time-saving results for professional woodworking.
Key Features
Highlights
- Chisel Mortising Device: Produces square and right-angle slots, eliminating the need for rounding tenons, saving time on handwork.
- Large Extendable Table: 21" x 11" cast iron table, extendable by 39" (1000 mm) in all directions without tools, supports large workpieces.
- Single-Hand Lever Operation: Ergonomic design with smooth, one-handed control for efficient mortising and drilling.
Details
- Mitre Fence: Optional fence with locking points at -45°, -22.5°, 0°, +22.5°, and +45° for precise angle adjustments, secured with a heavy-duty eccentric clamp.
- Dowel Drilling Device: Optional device with index grid for drilling at 16, 22, 25, and 32 mm spacings, with custom templates available.
- Longitudinal Stops: Optional dual-sided adjustable stops (max. 98 27/64" or 2500 mm) for repeatable serial drilling or mortising.
- Drilling Motor: Optional roller-bearing-mounted motor with forward and reverse run, supporting 0–20 mm tooling in a quad-jaw chuck.
- Dust Extraction: 80 mm dust port with collection tray below the cutter for efficient chip removal.
- Versatile Tooling: Supports 1/4" shank router bits, mortising cutters, hollow chisel bits, and large plug/forstner bits for diverse applications.
- Optional Two-Speed Motor: Adjustable for slower speeds to accommodate larger hollow chisel mortising and plug cutters.
- Optional Rolling Carriage: Enhances mobility for flexible workshop setups.
- Digital Indicator: Optional 0.1 mm resolution digital readout with 2 mm increments for precise adjustments.
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The Felder FD 250 is a professional horizontal mortising machine designed for precise cutting of mortises in solid wood components. It is commonly used in furniture manufacturing, cabinetmaking, and architectural millwork where accurate mortise-and-tenon joinery is required. The FD 250 is designed for mortising solid wood and wood-based components commonly used in furniture and joinery applications. It is suitable for hardwoods and softwoods used in traditional and modern woodworking. The FD 250 is used to create mortises for traditional mortise-and-tenon joints, which are widely used in furniture frames, doors, windows, cabinetry, and architectural millwork. The FD 250 is well suited for professional cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, and woodworking operations that require accurate mortising without the complexity of CNC machining. The FD 250 is engineered for high accuracy and repeatability using a rigid machine frame, precision-guided work table, and smooth horizontal boring motion, helping produce clean, consistent mortises. A horizontal mortiser improves workflow by providing controlled, repeatable mortise dimensions, reducing setup time, and increasing safety compared to handheld routers or drills. This results in stronger joints and faster assembly. Yes. The FD 250 is commonly used alongside table saws, spindle molders, dowel boring machines, and CNC routers as part of a complete joinery and machining workflow. The FD 250 is suitable for mortising rails, stiles, legs, frames, and other furniture or cabinet components that require precise mortise-and-tenon joinery. The Felder FD 250 is manufactured in Austria. Felder Group machinery is known for Austrian-built equipment that emphasizes precision engineering, durability, and long-term reliability. The FD 250 is ideal for furniture makers, cabinet shops, architectural millwork operations, and professional woodworking businesses that rely on traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery for structural strength and quality.Felder | FD 250 Horizontal Mortiser FAQ
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