Create Castle low-angle, professional pockets in seconds with the Castle 110 Pocket Cutter. The 110 cuts our exclusive low-angle, 3 degree pocket, makes fast, strong, and attractive joints for cabinets, bookcases, face frames, and other woodworking projects while minimizing joint misalignment common with a drilled pocket.
Since the screw's pilot hole is drilled from the opposite side, there is no accumulation of waste or tear out which allows joined pieces to fit as tightly as possible.
Features and Benefits: • 3 Degree Pocket minimizes joint shift
• Stronger joints and faster assembly
• Portable and adjustable
• Super clean pockets with no tear out
• Factory assembled and adjusted. No additional setup required.
• Designed and assembled in the USA from US and global components.
• Castle Pockets have smooth clean finishes and join seams flush, minimizing shift.
• Easy to adjust clamp height
• Easy to align and cut perfect pockets every time
TSM-12 - Benchtop Pocket Cutter
Now with Bosch motor
The Portable Pocket Cutter!
Originally released as the TSM-10, licensed to Porter Cable as the 552 and back in production better than ever at Castle as the TSM-12! The only routed pocket in the industry. The superior low screw angle minimizes joint shift.
The TSM-12 cuts the 6° Castle Pocket with no tear out in less than 2 seconds. Designed for job-site use, small shops, or the weekend warrior. The TSM-12 delivers quality with every Castle pocket it cuts.
Technical Specifications: • 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
TSM-22 Pocket Cutter
Now with Bosch motor
The TSM-22 cuts the patented 6 degree Castle Pocket. Highly useful for everything from drawer box assembly to face frame construction. The TSM-22 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-22 is extremely durable and designed for use by professional woodworkers.
Technical Specifications:
• Router: Bosch 2.0HP #1617
• Router Bit: Premium 3/8″ Solid Carbide, Rough Mill
• Drill: Bosch Colt 1.0HP #PR10E
• Drill Bit: 9/64” Brad and Spur Premium TiN Coated Bit
• Power Req: 110 VAC, 15 amps
• Air Req: 1 cfm at 85 psi
• Basic footprint: 24″ depth x 16″ width
• Working height: 35″
• Worktop usable area: 16″ depth x 32″ width
• Machine height:36″
TSM-35 Heavy Duty Pocket Cutter
The TSM-35 cuts the same patented 6 degree Castle Pocket as the TSM-22. 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.
Technical Specifications:
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
Basic footprint: 21″ depth x 19″ width
Working height: 36.5″
Worktop usable area: 16″ depth x 18.5 width
Machine height: 38
CSI-Next Pocket Cutter & Screw Inserter
Castle’s CSI-Next Pocket Cutter/Screw Inserter saves time, reduces waste, and eliminates non-value-added labor and screw-handling motion trauma for high-production cabinet joinery.
By using patented Screw-in-Pocket (SIP) technology CSI-Next cuts Castle’s distinctive screw pocket, drills a low angle pilot hole AND inserts a flush, stackable screw in two seconds. CSI-Next provides faster production time by eliminating screw handling at assembly.
Using the Castle CSI Pocket Cutter/Screw Inserter can cut your assembly time nearly in half!
Technical Specifications:
Electrical: Main – 220V or 460V / 3Ph / 20AMP / 60hZ, Aux – 120V supply for screw feeder
Air: 80 PSI with min. 3/8″ I.D. supply line
Dust Collection: 4″ duct
Basic footprint: 28″ x 28″
Working height: 36″
Work top usable area: 32 ” depth x 34″ width
Machine height: 71″
Contacting ATA Engineering Products
ATA Engineering Products Ltd
Unit B, ATA House, Boundary Way,
Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7SS
