My Christmas present to me is going to be a router. Should be one of the last "big tools" to get me through my currently-foreseen round of projects. I'll be using it mostly for putting edges on bookcases, stuff like that. Things like cleaning up the edges when I lay down some laminate. Putting in some dados on the interior of the bookshelves.
What do you think of this?
http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-690LR-Fixed-Horsepower-Router/dp/B00005QEVQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1199555574&sr=1-1
$100, with shipping.
Now, I've debated between a fixed-base and a plunge router, but can't foresee too many circumstances when I would really NEED a plunge router. Should I be going in that route anyway, though?
Thoughts? Comments?
What do you think of this?
http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-690LR-Fixed-Horsepower-Router/dp/B00005QEVQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1199555574&sr=1-1
$100, with shipping.
From the Manufacturer
Very seldom can you improve on "perfection" but when you look at the changes on the legendary 690 router you will agree that is exactly what Porter-Cable has done. Since quality couldn't be improved, we attacked horsepower by increasing it to 1-3/4 and incorporated a new one-handed lever-release height adjustment. No more fumbling with the T-bolt, now just adjust your height "snap" it and rout. This new mechanism is extremely beneficial in router table applications where space is limited. To top it off we have added a dust proof switch and larger, more ergonomic handles for better control. Of course, you will find the same stand-by features that made the 690 famous; Precision machined aluminum motor housing and base, 1/64-inch micrometer depth-of-cut adjustment, 100-percent sealed ball bearing construction and 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch auto-release collets to ensure bit changes are as smooth as the router itself. Combine that with the Porter-Cable 1 year parts and labor warranty and you have a complete package that will be around for a very long time.
FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
- 11 Amps, AC only, 27,500 RPM, 1/4" & 1/2" collets
- Auto-release collet system ends "frozen" bits
- Precision machined aluminum motor housing & base
- Accurate micrometer depth-of-cut adjustment to 1/128"
- 100% sealed ball bearings
- Dust-sealed switch
- Lever release height adjustment
- Under table stop prevents motor from inadvertently rotating out of base
- Standard Equipment: Router motor #6902, base #1001, 1/4" collet #42999, 1/2" collet #42950, collet wrenches #42596, and operating manual
WARRANTY
- Power: 120 VAC, 25-60 HZ
- Shipping Weight: 9 1/2 Lbs.
- Peak HP: 1 3/4
- Motor Amps: 11
- Motor Diameter: 3 1/2"
- Speed RPM: 27,000 RPM
- Collets: Standard: 1/4" & 1/2" Available: 3/8"
- Height: 8"
- Base: Round
- Net Weight: 8 Lbs
1 year parts and labor warranty.
Product Description
Sealed 100% ball bearing construction. Precision machined aluminum motor housing and base. Micrometer depth-of-cut adjustment. Lever release height adjustment. Dust proof switch. Auto release collet system ends "frozen bits". STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Router motor, base, 1/4" collet, 1/2" collet, collet wrenches and operating manual. SPECIFICATIONS: 10 amp motor, 1-3/4 peak HP, AC only.
Now, I've debated between a fixed-base and a plunge router, but can't foresee too many circumstances when I would really NEED a plunge router. Should I be going in that route anyway, though?
Thoughts? Comments?
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