Professional Quality Starts With Castle Pockets

Castle Screw Pocket Method

It’s The Pocket!

FAST -  Two second cycle time for speedy production throughput

SAFE - The two point safety cycle will not run unless the material is fully inserted and the foot switch is depressed simultaneously

FLEXIBLE - These machines work well in high pressure laminates, particle board, MDF, melamine, soft woods and hard woods

LONG LIFE -The tooling is inexpensive and simple to change

Get faster, stronger joinery with Castle’s TSM Series Pocket Cutters
The industry standard for screw pocket joinery

• Rout 4 Pockets in a Face Frame stile in UNDER 8 SECONDS
• Outstanding versatility allows a variety of applications UNMATCHED by any drill tub system
• Low screw angle greatly reduces JOINT SHIFT in assemblies where clamping is difficult
• The first choice for thousands of WOODWORKING PROFESSIONALS for over 15 years.

 

The TSM-21 cuts the patented 6 degree Castle Pocket. Highly useful for everything from drawer box assembly to face frame construction. The TSM-21 clamps the stock, routs a pocket, and drills a pilot hole with a tap of the foot pedal. The Castle Pocket is free of splinters and sawdust so the material is ready for construction. The TSM-21 is extremely durable and designed for use by professional woodworkers.

Technical Specs
Router - Porter Cable 1.75hp #6902
Router Bit - Premium 3/8" Solid Carbide, Rough Mill
Drill - Porter Cable Trimmer Motor #7301
Drill Bit - 9/64” Brad and Spur Premium TiN Coated Bit
Power Req - 110 VAC, 15 amps
Air Req - 1 cfm at 85 psi
Shipping Weight - 160 lbs

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The TSM-35 cuts the same patented 6 degree Castle Pocket as the TSM-21. This machine is designed for continuous production in furniture plants, mobile home factories, multi-shift cabinet production and so much more.  A heavy duty, three-phase induction motor drives the pocket cutting spindle and is available in 208v, 230v or 460v. A specially designed, high torque, heavy duty air motor drives the pilot bit.

The TSM-35 features heavy duty construction throughout with easy, top-down access for quick router and drill bit changes and adjustable Indexing Stops built into the top for quick part transitions during high production shifts. The TSM-35 can produce more than a quarter million pockets per month for years on end with minimal maintenance.

Technical Specs
Router - 1-1/2HP Baldor Router Motor
Router Bit - Premium 3/8" Solid Carbide, Rough Mill
Drill - Sioux SDG10S25FCT Air Motor
Drill Bit - 9/64” Brad and Spur Premium TiN Coated Bit
Power Req - Three-phase 208v, 230v, 460v
Air Req - 85 psi - External Regulator, Filter and Lubricator included
Shipping Weight - 300 lbs

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TSM-35

Superior - low screw angle minimizes joint shift, unlike conventional pocket-hole jigs.
Small - benchtop machine can be permanently mounted, or pulled out and set up in less than 5 minutes. 
Portable – take it to job sites, saves time.
Fast – cuts a pocket in less than 2 seconds.
120 volts - no air supply required.
Durable - long-life premium quality tooling; robust 30 amp power switch won't fail due to dust intrusion, sleek strong Trespa worktop
Perfect - for high-pressure laminate; particle board; MDF; melamine, and solid wood 1/2" through 1-1/2" thick.
Affordable - costs less than an arm and a leg.

Technical Specs
Router - Porter Cable 1.75hp #6902
Router Bit - Premium 3/8" Solid Carbide, Rough Mill
Drill - Porter Cable Trimmer Motor #7301
Drill Bit - 9/64” Brad and Spur Premium TiN Coated Bit
Power Req - 110 VAC, 15 amps
Shipping Weight - 60 lbs

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