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Porter-Cable 690LR 11 Amp Fixed Base Horsepower Router
Manufacturer: Porter-Cable
ASIN: B00005QEVQ
List Price : $287.46
Amazon's Price : $106.71
You save : $180.75
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Editor's Review
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Features :
- 10 amp motor producing 1-3/4 peak-horsepower and 27,500 rpm
- Durably designed with dust-sealed switch and sealed ball bearings along with precision machined aluminum motor housing and base
- Adjusts safely and simply with cam lock lever and motor release. The micrometer depth adjuster is accurate to 1/64-inch
- Securely designed with overmolded rubber handles and under table stop
- Collets accept 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch shank bits and include auto-release system for easy bit removal
Customer Reviews
Summary : Well made and economical unit
Review : While I am not a woodworking expert, I have enjoyed getting to know this tool. It seems very well made for the price point. As has been mentioned, it is lacking some of the finer features of high end units, but has been an excellent entry level router. I have used this as both hand held and bench mounted and it seems to have all the power I need. The switch location has been mentioned as a problem, so I have been VERY careful about how I hold the router when switching ON and OFF. Obviously this is not an issue when table mounted. I would highly recommend this router.
Summary : Almost perfect for hand held use
Review : This 1-3/4hp router is just about perfect for hand held use. It's relatively lightweight, compact and rugged. The self releasing collets make stuck bits a thing of the past. Fine adjustments in height are a bit more difficult with the lever release base compared to the old style since it's a bit tricky to make the base tight enough to prevent slop and loose enough to allow adjustment, but the quick action and secure hold make up for that to some extent. The best feature is the anti rotation feature. Anyone who's ever forgotten to tighten the lock on a table mounted router knows how scary a loose router can be. With this base, the router will rotate down but not fall out of the base when turned on with the base unlocked. Removing the router from the base is still quick and easy.
Summary : Rating the 690LR
Review : Have only used it once, but like it very much. Most of my power tools are Porter-Cabe
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