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Porter-Cable 893PK 2-1/4-Horsepower Fixed- and Plunge-Base Kit | 
| Brand: Porter Cable
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $500.98
Buy New: $217.16
You Save: $283.82 (57%)
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 9490
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21.8
Dimensions (in): 24.6 x 12.4 x 8.7
MPN: 893PK
Model: 893PK
UPC: 039404130433
EAN: 0039404130433
ASIN: B0000DCBK7
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| 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 | | • | Includes plunge base with machined brass post bushings, quick motor release, thumb rotating depth stop, templet guide sized sub-base, removable springs, and bulit in dust collection | | • | Includes one year limited warranty on parts and accessories. |
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Product Description
2-1/4 HP, Router Kit, Dual Kit With Fixed & Plunge Bases, 12 AMP, 10,000-23,000 ROM, Soft Start, Dual Switch Locations, Overmold Finger Grips On Motor & Handles, Clean 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 8902 Motor, #8901 Standard Base, #8931 Plunge Base, 1/4" & 1/2" Collets, 2 Multi Functional Detachable Cases, CD Rom With Demo, Tips, Manual & Router Table Plans.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Router October 15, 2008
Router does it's job. Plunger had to be sent into the manufacturer upon receiving it for repair. It wouldn't slide or lock lock.
 Porter-Cable 893PK 2-1/4 HP (Love it) June 7, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really love having this dual purpose. I have the fixed base mounted in router table. It is very simple to remove motor and place in plunge base when I need to use it outside of the router table.
PC 893PK review January 23, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this router for the intial job of routing a juice line on a maple cutting board. It worked like a champ. The dust collection was amazing, probably sucking away 95% of the chips. My only concern/gripe is with the rubber sleeve on the plunge base. While changing the plastic converter to connect my duct collection hose, the sleeve dropped down which if left in that position would allow dust to get into the mechanism. I do plan to contact PC and see what they recommend. I was able to slide it back in place but am not convinced that it won't be a continuous issue. The power is ample and it starts and stops very smoothly. The bit changing is easy with the spindle lock mechanism. I was not planning on purchasing a PC router b/c many of them do not have the spindle lock. I stumbled upon this particular PC model and ordered it right away. I don't spend hours everyday in my shop but I like to purchase top of the line tools, and this falls into that category, so when I am working on a project, I get good results. Overall I am very satisfied. If I can solve the sleeve problem this becomes a 5 star rating. I hope PC can help me fix it.
 PC893PK August 2, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Porter Cable needs to go back to the drawing board on this model. where to start? On the plunge router, it works smooth sometimes, other times hangs up when trying to plunge. It also has some slop in it. I do like the positioning of the release lever, it is very easy to use. The fixed base is poorly designed. I have had parts actually fall off. I wouldn't buy this router again. The 693 series is a much better router. Better yet buy a makita or bosch
Great Router for the right $$ May 25, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have two of these 890 series routers and wish I had more. I started off with just a fixed base thinking I didn't need the plunge base and didn't have the money for it at the time. Now I have this kit and the other with just the fixed base. As for what I think of this kit, I'll take the managers' approach to this review (good, bad, good).
For starters, the wrench for table top adjustment - AMAZING. Even if you have another 890 series router, go spend the $30 on this tool. It seems rather expensive at the time, but in the end will save you a lot of time, anguish, and skin on your knuckles.
However, when this unit sits in the router table, as mentioned in other reviews, wood chips and sawdust get lodged inbetween the base and the motor, making it VERY difficult to remove to make the removal of the base from the table easier. This is no longer an issue for me though since one of my routers is essentially a permanent fixture in my router table while I use this kit for any out of table routing I might have.
Overall, the action is very smooth. I have not had an issue with the plunge base as others have reported, however the plastic piece w/ the red line for the depth guage has been broken since day one and I have not had a chance to make it to the Porter Cable store to attend to the matter.
I would definitely recommend this kit. Remember - if you think you don't need the plunge base now, once you get better and more crafty with your router, you'll be kicking yourself for not getting both, because it's foolish to buy the plunge base after the fact because you end up spending more than necessary.
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