List Price: $287.46 Price: $106.71 You save: $180.75 (62%)
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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
Editorial Review:
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
Well made and economical unit
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... more info
Almost perfect for hand held use
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... more info
Rating the 690LR
Have only used it once, but like it very much. Most of my power tools are Porter-Cabe
Porter Cable 690lr
Bought my first Rockwell router in 1974. I own 3 of these and have jigs made to accept the base, and many specialized bases to fit this router. It's more efficient for me to set up a router and leave it for a designated job. When I'm doing a run I can have as many as 5 different routers set up. This PC has a different base lock that seems to work very easily, along with the newer style chuck that makes for easy bit removal.
