TSM-12 Benchtop Pocket Cutter Machine

Bought for my hobby shop. What a leap forward in technology and in ease of use. The lower angle holes are superior. The cleanliness of the cut is profound. The assembly is no longer "brute force" but more of a finesse - the clutch settings actually are critical and allow for a much more controlled assembly. The machine is easy to assemble, adjust and use. Expensive yes but for what you get over other methods the value is tremendous.

This machine is a game changer! Super simple to set up and use, cuts the time it takes for cutting pockets to almost nothing, and produces a flawless outcome! I highly recommend this pocket cutter machine to anyone!

Machine was packed well and did not have any damage. Instructions were clear and easy to follow. Machine set up only took 20 minutes. Test cuts were perfect out of the box without further adjustments. The fit and finish is excellent. I haven’t used it for any production work yet but it seems like a real workhorse. I look forward to using it for a long time.

I've been wanting one of the Castle machines, basically ever since I knew they existed. Well I finally ordered one a couple weeks ago and it recently arrived. It certainly lives up to the hype. The machine came packaged extremely well, with everything inside as it should be. The instructions are very well written and with numerous pictures to help along the way. The operation of the machine is absolutely flawless, the pocket is cut cleanly, with no rough edges and a perfect hole is drilled to accept the screw. The assembly of the pieces that have been pocketed is also one of the easiest processes I've ever been through. You can almost hold the pieces with your hand, and they'll go together tight and without and of the "Kreg creep" that you get with other brands. To summarize my review, this is an amazing company that produces a world-class product, you'll not disappointed if you buy one.

I recently left my office job to turn my hobby into a profession. The time I was spending with sub-par and awkward processes like pocket holes was a huge waste. I have many other skill sets to develop and time spent on busy work is costly. My TSM-12 cut this process time by maybe 75% (conservatively). It’s also much cleaner with permanent dust collection vs the mess I made with a drill. The holes are SO much cleaner, too. I know they shouldn't be seen anyway, but clean holes also add to accuracy. Which is my last point. The actual function is amazing. The low-angle entry really was a game changer. Most of my work still gets held with clamps for joining, but it’s not always necessary. Much less board movement, and I enjoy the cheese head style screws, too. Assembly was pretty simple, and the machine feels like one of the most “substantial” in my shop. Check my IG for an assembly video. @eight.and.wood

Far superior to the Kreg counterpart machine. Easy to assemble and use. Good clean cuts, both with and across the grain. Centerline marking could use improvement. In this aspect the Kreg counterpart is better. All other aspects this the superior tool. 5 stars.

How sweet it is. I loved the castle 110 machine so much I up graded to the bench top model. Couldn’t be happier.

So simple in design, so enjoyable to to use. Perfection

I wish I hadn’t waited so long to purchase this machine. The speed, accuracy, and lack of assembly creep make this a treat to use. I’m a residential finish carpenter and I set it up on job sites. It’s great to be able to walk up and have pocket holes so quick and easy.