Buy Porter-Cable 693PK 1-1/2 HP Router and Plunge Base KitPorter-Cable 693PK 1-1/2 HP Router and Plunge Base Kit Product Description:
Product Description
Sold as one unit. (1 unit = each.) 1-3/4HP. 11 amps. 27,500 RPM. 1/4" & 1/2" collet. New auto-release collet system ends "frozen" bit. 2-1/2" plunge range with fully enclosed springs. Depth rod & 6 position step turret. Includes plunge base, collet, wrenches & case. Precision machined aluminum motor & base. Dust sealed switch. Lever release. Boxed . Manufacturer number: 693LRPK. SKU #: 2029981. Country of origin: (TBA). Distributed by Porter-Cable/Delta.
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful.
An old time workhorse needs updating
By Glenn K
There is no doubt this set is legendary for reliability and versatility. It's been a good set, however, when I bought a new Bosch router too add to my collection, what a difference! The porter cable has a slight jerk when it turns on and revs to full speed. Not a comfortable feeling when you have small hands and have to remove a hand to turn it on. The PC is also a screamer, it's loud, it vibrates, and after a few hours of use, you're still tingling from use. I've tried 3 of their plunge bases and they are okay. Mine were hard to plunge, they'd bind, they'd jerk and pungle. Try the dewalt plunger for comparison. The newer routers like the bosch have soft start, super smooth motors, with less vibration, less noise, and overall better feel and more power. Bosch will also have a dual base kit like this in October. The PC is a great oldie that needs updating.
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful.
A good deal
By Pat Lundrigan
Get the standard base and plunge base -- but once you get the hang of using the plunge base, you may never use the standard base again! Plunge base has multiple click stops which is helpfull when plunge routing. If you get 1/2" bits, some will not fit the standard base. Case is a tight fit, power cord must be bent a little to fit.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
Two Routers in One
By Wayne Cease
This is a really nice package, you get a fixed base and plunge router all in one. The motor screws out easy and drops in the other.
I use this router in a router table and with a PC dovetail jig. It is such a standard that you can get predrilled router table inserts made for this router.
Switching between 1/4" and 1/2" collets is simple. You can switch back and forth without a concern.
The only thing I don't like is the toggle on-off switch when using it in my hands. That's fine for the router table, but I prefer a finger trigger switch for handheld use.
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