Morso Chopper Question

[New Albany Framer]

I am a amateur framer who has acquired an old morso chopper. I have noticed that when I press a long piece of frame against the right side of the extension table, there is a small but perceptible gap where the knives come down. I have tried adjuisting the fence, but this does not help. The gap gets worse when I press a piece of frame against the fence at a longer distance from the knives. I initially thought it was a warp in the framing material, but as it persists with mutlple pieces of frame, I am assuming that the extension table must be out of alignment with the chopper. I have noticed that the extension table has a rail with the phillips screws. I a don't know whether they can be adjusted left or right. Is it possible that there is a slight malfunction in the extension table or the chopper itself? Has anyone had a similar experience with their chopper?

 

[Beveled]

I initially thought it was a warp in the framing material, but as it persists with mutlple pieces of frame,

Does it do this with a different moulding?

We have a Morso, and on occasion, depending on the profile of the moulding, a slight rocking will occur and a gap will result. For these mouldings, we go to a mitre saw.

We have had no problems with our Morso that can't be explained by the moulding.

If it persists, contact the manufacturer.

 

[Beveled]

I initially thought it was a warp in the framing material, but as it persists with mutlple pieces of frame,

Does it do this with a different moulding?

We have a Morso, and on occasion, depending on the profile of the moulding, a slight rocking will occur and a gap will result. For these mouldings, we go to a mitre saw.

We have had no problems with our Morso that can't be explained by the moulding.

If it persists, contact the manufacturer.

 

[David Waldmann]

The fence on the table extension has over-sized holes in for adjustment. Just note that if you move the fence you will also be re-calibrating the scale as the scale is independent of the fence. Every 1/16" movement of the fence towards you will result in the measurement being understated by 1/16" and vice-versa. You also should be aware that there may not be enough adjustment to get everything "properly" adjusted. We have settled on a compromise between alignment with the main fence and accuracy of the scale.

We actually have purchased a digital conversion kit (from an after-market supplier) but have not yet fitted it due to some limitations of its design.