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Porter-Cable 691 11 Amp 1-3/4 Horsepower D-Handle Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets | 
| Brand: Porter-Cable
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $352.26
Buy New: $149.00
You Save: $203.26 (58%)
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 6017
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9.3
Dimensions (in): 12.8 x 8.8 x 12
MPN: 691
Model: 691
UPC: 039404006912
EAN: 0039404006912
ASIN: B0000222VJ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Powerful, high-performance router comes with 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch collets | | • | Innovative auto-release feature prevents bits from getting stuck | | • | Completely sealed ball-bearing design guards against wear and tear | | • | Comes with 1-year warranty and 30-day performance certification | | • | Includes motor #6912, base #6911, 1/4-inch collet #42999, 1/2-inch collet #42950, two collet wrenches #42596, and instruction manual. |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Designed to help streamline all woodworking projects, the Porter-Cable 691 11 Amp 1-3/4 Horsepower D-Handle Router comes with 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch collets. An innovative auto-release feature stops bits from getting stuck in the machine, saving you time and effort. And thanks to an 11 Amp motor, this router runs very smoothly. It also has rough-and-tough machined aluminum housing, a powerful 11 Amp, 2-1/4 HP motor, and a completely sealed ball bearing design to guard against wear and tear and prevent heat damage. To ensure that each cut matches your needs, you can adjust the depth to within 1/64 of an inch. The 691 includes a D-handle base with a locking trigger (which you can turn on/off without fumbling or looking away from your work), and can also be used with Porter-Cable's plunge base or dual-handle fixed base (sold separately), making it a snap to change out bases as your project demands. The 691 also comes with motor #6912, base #6911, 1/4-inch collet #42999, 1/2-inch collet #42950, two collet wrenches #42596, and instruction manual. For added peace of mind, it includes a 1-year warranty and 30-day warranty performance certification.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 great router November 17, 2008
I've had mine for over three years now and haven't had a problem yet. As far as torque is concerned it's not Porter Cable's top of the line but it is in the way of the base design. The D-handle with power trigger is the way to go for maximum router control. I noticed that another customer accused this router of being a "knuckle buster." This is only true if you change bits incorrectly. If you position the wrenches close enough together you can squeeze them toward each other with one hand for the initial loosening.
An aging standard July 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've owned this router for more than 10 years. It is dead reliable. I prefer the D-handle version as it affords better control. The 690 line is still THE standard reference for routers, though the design is aging. I would expect that anyone buying this router would be quite happy with it, but as more and more routers come available with variable speed, soft-start, better adjustment mechanisms, shaft locks, etc., the decision is harder than it used to be. 10 years ago I would have given this router 5 stars. The quality hasn't changed, but the market has. If a basic router fits your usage, however, you've found the right one - and without maintenance worry on features you don't need.
4 stars for showing its age.
Porter Cable 691 D-Handle Router May 8, 2007
This is an excellent router choice, either if you were looking for an extra router to add to your routing arsenals or simply looking for your first router. It is powerful and yet easy to handle. I believe this is the perfect router to be used on a dovetail jig, especially the Porter Cable jigs.
router review February 16, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
probably one of the best made would be perfect if they changed to a lever release and variable speed
 the base for these are useless July 26, 2004
7 out of 17 found this review helpful
i haved used at least 5 of these routers and they work great right out of the box but the base becomes warped very quickly making it difficult to router properly especialy with flush cuting bits i have 6 years of full time wood working experiance and the last time i used one i messed up flush cuting because the base was not flat i would by the Bosch 1618B if u plan on using the router more than a few times because of the superior base
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