Features:

• Powerful 2-1/4 HP, soft start motor, 12 amps
• Variable speed 10-23,000 rpm, Electronic feedback, Table top heght adjustment, handle switch access and spindle lock
• Premium 1/4" and 1/2" self releasing collet system for easy bit removal
• Multi functional carrying case with bit and accessory storage

Editorial Review:

2-1/4 HP, Router Kit, 12 AMP, 10,000-23,000 ROM, Soft Start, Dual Switch Locations, Overmold Finger Grips On Motor & Handles, Clear Sub Base With 2-1/2" Opening, Auto Spindle Lock, Micro Adjust Knob For Depth Control In 128ths Of An Inch, Quick Motor Release, Macro Height Adjustment, Removable Rack For Fit In #690 Series Routers, Includes 1/4" & 1/2" Collets, Multi Functional Case, CD Rom With Demo, Tips, Manual & Router Table Plans.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

Porter-Cable Variable speed router:

I recently purchased a Porter-Cable 2 1/4 variable speed router from Amazon.com. It was only the second time that I had purchased a piece of woodworking equipment from Amazon.com (my first purchase was the Lonnie Bird set of CMT crown molding router bits). Although I have been a woodworker for more than 20 years I have previously always purchased from a specialized woodworking site.
In both instances that I purchased from Amazon, Amazon priced the same item significantly cheaper than the specialty... more info

Do not buy this router!!!!!!!!!:

I purchased this router in July of 07 and have never been able to use it. I have sent it in for repair three times and have received three seperate new motors. All of them have un acceptable runout. .060-.090 or more. The runout is so bad that the router actually shut off when I tried to turn a panel bit. You can visably see the wobble if you put a large 1/2" flush trim bit in it. I even went through the trouble to video tape my tests using a dial indicator, i clamped the motor to my cabinet saw and placed... more info

In a router table:

Fantastic on power but using the supplied base attached to a router table is not recommended. I have been using this router in my table and it is perfect for every job I have thrown at it. I barely notice a power drop when using raised panel bits on pine, there is a little bit of a draw when paneling oak. The draw back is that the base is not that friendly to changing bits and chucks, a small pain regularly but it is a big drawback when using the router with a table base plate. I can't just raise the base... more info

Great Idea poor quality:

I like all the features and a great motor. I have had it a year and 1/2 and use it only a couple times a month. The lift system has been broken 3 times. My last PC router

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