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Porter-Cable 892 2-1/4 Horsepower Router | List Price: $365.49
Discount Price: $186.99
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Brand: Porter-Cable
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Powerful 2-1/4 HP, soft start motor, 12 amps
- Variable speed 10-23,000 rpm, Electronic feedback, Table top heght adjustment, handle switch access and spindle lock
- Premium 1/4" and 1/2" self releasing collet system for easy bit removal
- Multi functional carrying case with bit and accessory storage
- Includes 1-year limited warranty on parts and accessories.
Porter Cable 2 1/4 HP Router [Posted on 2007-03-08]
Two years ago I purchased a kit with the same router and two bases. It ended up in my router table on an exacta-lift. I really needed another for benchtop work. This is it. Maybe other people would get two different type or kinds of routers in this situation but after using the 892 in my router table I am completely satisfied and opted for another 892. I like the on/off switch arrangement as well as being able to turn the machine off by setting it on it's top.
99% of my work is with hardwoods and lots of exotics. I have found that the 892 handles all the hard woods with ease. I have never had a problem with it. As long as the bits are sharp it does a great job. I have several other routers in the shop but the 892 is rapidly becoming my favorite bench top unit. For my purposes I would not hesitate to recommend this router. A word about the storage case. Porter-Cable does a great job with the cases for these units. You don't have to be a magician to put the unit in the case which also holds a number of other items for storage if you wish.
Upgrade from 690 [Posted on 2007-07-05]
I bought this as an upgrade to my P-C 690. I had the opportunity to use a friend's 892 first. Two things I liked right away that made me decide to upgrade was the extra power which makes a big difference over the 690, and the placement and ease of the on/off switch. After using it for a fairly large job I did notice a couple of problems.
1. What my friend forgot to tell me is that he switched sub-bases so if you want to use it with standard guide bushings you must order an additional sub-base (part number 909239).
2. The motor housing gets quite hot after continued use, and to change the bit you need to grab the housing and hold tight, so gloves or something to shield your hands from the heat is needed.
I did call Porter-Cable and complained/asked about the different sub-base and was told they had a reason for making the change. I told them that since I had already sold my 690 I could not use any of my jigs that needed guide bushings with my new router and would have to order a new sub-base. The customer service rep said no problem and they would send me a new sub-base for free! So I guess in my mind that makes the problems quite minor, therefore a 5 star rating.
Great Idea poor quality [Posted on 2007-10-09]
I like all the features and a great motor. I have had it a year and 1/2 and use it only a couple times a month. The lift system has been broken 3 times. My last PC router
In a router table [Posted on 2008-01-20]
Fantastic on power but using the supplied base attached to a router table is not recommended. I have been using this router in my table and it is perfect for every job I have thrown at it. I barely notice a power drop when using raised panel bits on pine, there is a little bit of a draw when paneling oak. The draw back is that the base is not that friendly to changing bits and chucks, a small pain regularly but it is a big drawback when using the router with a table base plate. I can't just raise the base plate, I have to actoually take the router off the plate or else the bit change is all but impossible. Really not that big of a deal but the screws that hold the router to the plate are crappy. I think the holes are not threaded quite right. The supplied screws broke off when I tried to back them out the first time. I bought several other sizes from Home Depot but all are either too lose or too tight. I ended up re-taping the holes to a larger size and now it works fine. Hopefully this is just a fluke.
Do not buy this router!!!!!!!!! [Posted on 2008-03-09]
I purchased this router in July of 07 and have never been able to use it. I have sent it in for repair three times and have received three seperate new motors. All of them have un acceptable runout. .060-.090 or more. The runout is so bad that the router actually shut off when I tried to turn a panel bit. You can visably see the wobble if you put a large 1/2" flush trim bit in it. I even went through the trouble to video tape my tests using a dial indicator, i clamped the motor to my cabinet saw and placed a 1/2 straight bit using the shaft as a referance and received almost a 3/4 swing on the indicator, I then moved the same collet and bit into and old PC router (rockwell) with results of .001 in runout, very acceptable in a 10 year old well used router. I sent them the videos and they still say they are finding no problems..... Basically if you bought a PC tool 10 years ago you will love it, if you buy a current model good luck, it is imported garbage, I have also burned up about three PC sanders over the past two years. I now buy Festool, the stuff is exspensive but perfectly engineered and you will not have to replace it. I have a friend who has a 10 year old Festool sander that failed and they rebuilt it for under 100 bucks and had it back within a week. That is customer service
Do Not Buy This Router............. Porter-Cable is not worth the aggrivation.
PS I own a high end Cabinet shop in Colorado, I know tools........
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