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.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
best:
simply the best hand-held router i've ever owned. protected controls won't fill up with dust. excellent power and speed. simply the best
M. Cooper St. Johns, Mi.:
Exellent addition to my wood working shop. Works great on the router table. Very smooth and Quiet but has the power to deliver a good cut.
great product:
overal satisfied with product. It handles the 1/2" bits very well as long as you don't overload the amount of cutting area. I did find the on/off switch a little awkward to operate.
Intermittent problem w/ router:
I bought the PC 690L RVS kit with two bases. The operation at first was fine, but developed intermittent start after a little use. It appeared that the line cord was the culprit... I could "adjust" the position of the line cord at the strain relief and it would start or stop. A line cord failure is extremely rare and indeed I could find no problem with the cord itself. After lots at troubleshooting and multiple reassembly of the end cap where the wires are, I discovered that the router operated fine until I... more info
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