Porter-Cable 690LR 11 Amp Fixed Base Horsepower Router
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Amazon.com Product Description:
The Porter-Cable 690LR 11 Amp fixed base router utilizes a hefty 1-3/4 HP motor to generate a mind-blowing 27,500 RPM for ultra-precise cuts. The micrometer depth adjuster keeps things incredibly precise to 1/128 of an inch. To ensure years of top-notch performance, the 690LR is equipped with a dust-sealed switch and sealed ball bearings to keep dust out. The included collets will accept 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch shank bits. Routing is made easy with the dual, ergonomic rubber handles strategically mounted on the router for easy, comfortable operation.
Product Description:
Porter-Cable 690LR 11 Amp 1-3/4 Fixed Base Horsepower Router
The Porter-Cable 690LR 11 Amp fixed base router utilizes a hefty 1-3/4 HP motor to generate a mind-blowing 27,500 RPM for ultra-precise cuts. The micrometer depth adjuster keeps things incredibly precise to 1/128 of an inch. To ensure years of top-notch performance, the 690LR is equipped with a dust-sealed switch and sealed ball bearings to keep dust out. The included collets will accept 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch shank bits. Routing is made easy with the dual, ergonomic rubber handles strategically mounted on the router for easy, comfortable operation.
Product Description:
Porter-Cable 690LR 11 Amp 1-3/4 Fixed Base Horsepower Router
Features:
- Powerful 1-3/4 HP motor generates 27,500 RPM for easy routing
- Easy, precise coarse adjustments via the cam lock lever
- Dust-sealed switch and ball bearings increases durability
- Measures 12 x 5.5 x 8-5/8 inches (LxWxH) and weighs 8 pounds
- Includes router motor, fixed base, 1/4- and 1/2-inch collets, collet wrenches, and operating manual
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Pretty good router
Okay, I haven't used this router much.My router table had issues, so I borrowed a friend's, which had this router mounted in it.It worked okay, and I know Porter Cable is the standard when it comes to routers, but I was very unimpressed.
To adjust the height, you twist the body and clamp it down when you get the height you want.This is very awkward in a table, and I never got the bit at exactly the right height.The 890 series (and my Freud router) has a screw to adjust the ... Read More
Rating: 
- Start Right Here
If you've got a lot of routing experience, you already know that the PC 690 series is pretty much the defacto standard general purpose router.
However, since you're here reading reviews on this router, I'll assume the reader is either looking for their first router, or is perhaps upgrading from a wobbly old hand me down of some sort.
Look no further. You will never regret buying this particular router.
It is the perfect router for general use, and one that no ... Read More
Rating: - Pc/Dew. router.
I have several Pc 690 routers. All of which are genuine Porter Cable. This is the first 690 I have bought since Dewalt purchased PorterCable/Delta. This is a single speed fixed base router rated at 1.75 h.p.
Upon handling and unpacking the router I notoiced that the instruction manual was a foldup sheet typical of Dewalt versus the book that you used to get with Pc tools. The handle grips are slightly different and rubber coated which is fine.
Upon inserting a bit ... Read More
Rating: 
- Works good
It's a great basic router.It works great.I bought a clear base seperately though because it's hard to see your work with the black one supplied.
Rating: - Liked it but should have gotten the Case
This is a great router but I should have ordered the part number that gets you the router plus the hard case.
- Pretty good routerOkay, I haven't used this router much.My router table had issues, so I borrowed a friend's, which had this router mounted in it.It worked okay, and I know Porter Cable is the standard when it comes to routers, but I was very unimpressed.
To adjust the height, you twist the body and clamp it down when you get the height you want.This is very awkward in a table, and I never got the bit at exactly the right height.The 890 series (and my Freud router) has a screw to adjust the ... Read More
- Start Right HereIf you've got a lot of routing experience, you already know that the PC 690 series is pretty much the defacto standard general purpose router.
However, since you're here reading reviews on this router, I'll assume the reader is either looking for their first router, or is perhaps upgrading from a wobbly old hand me down of some sort.
Look no further. You will never regret buying this particular router.
It is the perfect router for general use, and one that no ... Read More
- Pc/Dew. router.I have several Pc 690 routers. All of which are genuine Porter Cable. This is the first 690 I have bought since Dewalt purchased PorterCable/Delta. This is a single speed fixed base router rated at 1.75 h.p.
Upon handling and unpacking the router I notoiced that the instruction manual was a foldup sheet typical of Dewalt versus the book that you used to get with Pc tools. The handle grips are slightly different and rubber coated which is fine.
Upon inserting a bit ... Read More
- Works goodIt's a great basic router.It works great.I bought a clear base seperately though because it's hard to see your work with the black one supplied.
- Liked it but should have gotten the CaseThis is a great router but I should have ordered the part number that gets you the router plus the hard case.
