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Porter-Cable 691 11 Amp 1-3/4 Horsepower D-Handle Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets | List Price: $335.49
Discount Price: $164.99
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Brand: Porter-Cable
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - 11 Amps, AC only, 27,500 RPM, 1/4" & 1/2" collets
- Auto-release collet system ends "frozen" bits
- Precision machined aluminum motor housing & base
- Accurate micrometer depth-of-cut adjustment
- One year warranty/30 day performance certification
Good Router [Posted on 2000-11-02]
This router is great for a first or only router because of its versatility. You can buy a plunge base if you need it, but i dont really care for it too much but it is cheaper than a new diecent router.The dhandle is a great feature it gives you alot more contol than just the two knobs found on most routers.1 1/2 hp is pleanty of power for most applications.The collet i dont mind but use real wrenches,the ones in the kit are cheap and tend to cut your fingers especially if the bit is in there really tight.The 690 series is the most popular router, many other accesories are avalible, which make it even more versitle.If this is your 1st router of your 50th, you have to have one.
the base for these are useless [Posted on 2004-07-26]
i haved used at least 5 of these routers and they work great right out of the box but the base becomes warped very quickly making it difficult to router properly especialy with flush cuting bits i have 6 years of full time wood working experiance and the last time i used one i messed up flush cuting because the base was not flat i would by the Bosch 1618B if u plan on using the router more than a few times because of the superior base
router review [Posted on 2007-02-16]
probably one of the best made would be perfect if they changed to a lever release and variable speed
Porter Cable 691 D-Handle Router [Posted on 2007-05-08]
This is an excellent router choice, either if you were looking for an extra router to add to your routing arsenals or simply looking for your first router. It is powerful and yet easy to handle. I believe this is the perfect router to be used on a dovetail jig, especially the Porter Cable jigs.
An aging standard [Posted on 2008-07-31]
I've owned this router for more than 10 years. It is dead reliable. I prefer the D-handle version as it affords better control. The 690 line is still THE standard reference for routers, though the design is aging. I would expect that anyone buying this router would be quite happy with it, but as more and more routers come available with variable speed, soft-start, better adjustment mechanisms, shaft locks, etc., the decision is harder than it used to be. 10 years ago I would have given this router 5 stars. The quality hasn't changed, but the market has. If a basic router fits your usage, however, you've found the right one - and without maintenance worry on features you don't need.
4 stars for showing its age.
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