Features:

• 1-3/4-horsepower variable speed router kit; includes fixed and plunge router
• Variable speed (10,000 to 27,500 rpm); lever-release height adjustment
• Precision-machined aluminum housing and bases
• Includes motor, fixed base, plunge base, 2 collets, 2 wrenches, case, manual

Editorial Review:

Great value on a router kit that gives you both a fixed and a plunge base for all your routing applications.
Kit includes a 1-3/4 HP variable speed motor with soft start. The variable speed motor ranges from 10,000 to 27,500 RPM. Includes a fixed base which features an accurate micrometer depth-of-cut adjustment and lever release height adjustment (shown above). The plunge base features a 2-1/2" plunge range, depth rod and 6 position step turret. 11 amps, AC only, 1/4" & 1/2" collets.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

Great Router:

I now have four routers, including a very old, worn-out Sears 1 HP and three that I bought for my shop within the past few months: DeWalt DW618 multi-base 2-1/4 HP kit, a Triton 3-1/4 HP plunge router, and the Porter Cable 694VK multi-base 1-3/4 HP kit. All three of the new routers are absolutely super. The DeWalt is used only hand-held and it is smooth, powerful, and with the D-handle very easy to use. The Triton is used exclusively in a router table, a use for it where it really shines. And the PC 694... more info

awesome variable speed router:

i was looking to buy a v/s router looked at the dewalt.{ i own the single speed router.}happy with that one. but i did not like the v/s switch and after looking at this unit i gave it a go. very glad i did. you can rotate the speed knob easily.

Very Good Router, just dated:

I have had my PC router plunge/fixed base router kit for about 5 years, and have used it quite a bit. The PC 690 series are very good routers that are very durable and have been around for many years. The PC 690 was the router by which all other routers of similar power were judged. If you buy a PC 690 series router, you will have a very good router - however, you may find yourself wishing that you bought a different, more modern router for about the same amount of money.
As the years have passed,... more info

Great Tool:

PC seems to set the standard in routers and I can see why. Lightweight for easy handling, plenty of power (for a handheld) and the soft start is a big plus when hand holding. Setup for plunge cuts is easy.

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