Porter Cable Factory Reconditioned 1 3/4 Peak HP Router 690LR Reviews

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I couldn't have been more wrong. Unless you make a living building custom cabinetry, this is all you need. It offers both 1/4 and 1/2 inch collets and can handle every router bit you care to chuck. I used everything from 1/4" collet round-overs to 1/2" collet rail and stile bits. from Amazon.com Like many of the reviewers, I bought the 690LR so I didn't have to remove my 3-1/4hp from the router table. Also like other reviewers, I think the on/off location is terrible, but workable (hense the 4*'s). from Amazon.com This review is predominantly for the hobbyist assessing which router to buy and looking for a 1-3/4hp router. i own this router (690LR), and also the 690VSLR (variable speed). from Amazon.com I look forward to using in my Leigh Dovetail jig, however it will be interesting to see how accurate the depth control is. This router is missing a few features that you might want, such as speed control, better on/off location (TERRIBLE design, there), and perhaps a better depth control. I'm also spoiled by the Dewalt collet locking system which only requires 1 wrench to change a bit (you push in a button to keep the motor from spinning). This two wrench deal is a pain in the butt, especially when the hex on the motor side is only about 1/4" in width. from Amazon.com I still can't believe it. They call it the 9690LR. I hope it is the 690 with a "9" in front of it. I haven't used it yet...but I'm really happy to at last fall into a bargain. from Amazon.com Walk through any production cabinetmaking or woodworking shop and you'll probably see 7 out of 10 workers using Porter Cable 690 routers. Most pro woodworkers own several (one guy in my shop owns 23, but he's not normal), and have them equipped with the most commonly used bits and production set-ups. from Amazon.com I got frustrated with my Craftsman Professional router when I apparently bought the only model that didn't support their guide bushings. So, I went out and bought this Porter-Cable router so I could use my dovetail jig. Like others, I find this router to be great for doing hand routing, and like other reviewers, I don't like where the switch is located. from Amazon.com There is alot of quality built in to this router. It is light wieght and easy to handle. It will accomadate all of your bits with it's easy to change 1/2 and 1/4 collets. I am buying a second one. from Amazon.com I have the older 1.5hp version of the 690. I haven't used the updated one but the basics are the same. from Amazon.com The P-C 690 was a classic. Without doubt you'll go through a hundred cabinet shops and 95 of them will have several 690's in production use. from Amazon.com

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