Buy Porter-Cable 691 11 Amp 1-3/4-Horsepower D-Handle Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch ColletsPorter-Cable 691 11 Amp 1-3/4-Horsepower D-Handle Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets Product Description:
- 11 Amp, 27,500 rpm motor producing 1-3/4 Peak hp
- Gripvac handle allows for both single hand gripping and enhanced router control when used in conjunction with standard knob
- D-handle incorporates trigger switch with -inchlock-on-inch feature
- Precision machined aluminum motor housing and base
- Micrometer depth adjustor accurate to 1/128-inch; Dust-sealed switch and sealed ball bearing construction enhance tool durability
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44 of 47 people found the following review helpful.
Handy Tool for the Shop
By A Customer
I found this tool to be up to the usual Porter Cable high standard. It was well finished, and ready to go out of the box. I especially liked the D-handle with trigger motor control which allowed for instant on/off control of the tool. Bits are securely held in the collet, and come out freely when the collet is loosened. There is plenty of power for a hand held router, and the torque is applied smoothely so the tool does not jerk in one's hand. The only reason I did not give this tool the highest rating is because of the "knuckle buster" type of wrench system used to loosen and tighten the collet, but this is typical of all Porter cable routers.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
Good Router
By jeff
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.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful.I use it all day long.
By A Customer
This is a wonderful router. We have made blind, taporing, dovetail socket routs, and parts to match. With this router we wiz right through the ladder rails and rungs with no complaints from this router. I just wish that the bits would keep up with the router. The "D" handle is just the perfect size, and the locking trigger is perfect for all of the routing that we do. The only complaint that i would have with this, and this is with every router I have ever come to research, and use, is that you can not hook up a vacume source anywhere on the router. Luckily i work in a wood shop with my father, and he is definatly from the "old school" and we designed a great design for that. Thanks Porter Cable, Daniel Kroeker Juniata, Nebraska GO HUSKERS!!
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