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Porter-Cable 895PK 12 Amp 2-1/4-Horsepower Fixed- and Plunge-Base Base Kit with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets | 
| Brand: Porter-Cable
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $519.12
Buy New: $279.00
You Save: $240.12 (46%)
Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 2870
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 22.2
Dimensions (in): 24.5 x 12.5 x 8.8
MPN: 895PK
Model: 895PK
UPC: 690550165771
EAN: 0039404130457
ASIN: B0000DCBKN
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 2-1/4-horsepower router combination kit with fixed base, plunge base, and height adapter | | • | Variable speed (10,000 to 23,000 rpm); soft start; table-top height adjustment | | • | Die-cast aluminum construction | | • | Includes router motor, fixed and plunge bases, 2 collets, wrench, height adjuster, two cases | | • | 22 pounds; 1-year warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
What's your biggest complaint about using a router in a table? Height adjustment, right? Welcome to the router of your dreams. Porter-Cable's routers are among the best in the industry, and they just went one step better with a simple but ingenious device called a "Router Table Height Adjuster." It does what it sounds like: lets you adjust bit height from above the table. That's just one of many reasons we're so impressed with the 895 kit. Soft start tames the voracious 12-amp motor so there's no twist at startup. Variable speed ranges from 10,000 to 23,000 rpm with electronic feedback. Both bases are among our favorites in the routing world for their ease of control and fit in hand. The plunge base rides smooth as silk, and the locking mechanisms and depth turrets area right where you'd naturally want them. Dust is collected right through the base, too, for a clean sightline. Another nice feature: For safety's sake, there's an automatic bit-changing power lock-off. This is the perfect outfit for the home woodworker--it's the only router you'll ever need, since the plunge base in included--as well as the professional, who demands the kind of performance Porter-Cable brings with this model.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Product Description
890 series router comes with fixed base, plunge base and micro height adjustment knob for above-table bit adjustment. Includes carrying case.
Featuring:
2-1/4 HP, 12 amp soft-start motor.
Variable speed from 10,000-23,000 RPM with advanced electronic feedback to maintain constant cutter speed under load.
Upper and lower power switches.
Low noise/vibration.
Above-table bit height adjustment, motor release, collet and bit access, and auto-engaging spindle lock for single wrench bit changes.
Through-the-base dust collection.
Large opening, see-through sub-base with quick-change release for tool-less changeover between router bases and router tables.
Carrying case with bit and accessory storage easily detaches into a pedestal to place the router between cuts. Micro-height adjustment knob fits all 890 series routers and the 8529 router.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 40 more reviews...
 Not the Porter Cable it used to be August 20, 2008
I bought the 895 set (factory reconditioned but I don't know what the problem was) when my old Bosch 1606 developed problems. First, there is little that I would agree is "HEAVY DUTY"! I am NOT impressed with the new P-C--altogether too many of the critical components are plastic. Examples are both the rack and the pinion raise-lower mechanism and the switch. Already had to get a replacement from P-C for the cheap collet locking pin, as the original just sheared off. The collet lock for changing bits is a good idea, but it's poorly executed on this router. I've picked up a second wrench and now change bits the traditional two-wrench way. Haven't used the plunge base much, but so far it seems OK. I just wonder how long the "new" P-C, now owned by DeWalt, will supply parts for this Mexico-made unit...I've read all the reviews here and will be checking my router carefully in an effort to avoid some of the pitfalls I have yet to experience. As most pros know, you could run over the old American-made Porter-Cable tools with a tank, and they'd keep running. Wish I'd bought the Bosch 1617 instead!
 Router Kit August 15, 2008
Great all purpose router set. The expected Porter-Cable quality and the convenience of both a fixed and plunge bases. The adjustment wrench makes adjustments very easy while mounted to a router table. The carrying case and included accessories make this an incredible value.
 Poor design March 9, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I expected more when I shelled out the extra dollars for the 895pk. There is a lot of backlash in the fixed base. The above table height adjustment lock is very poor. It consists of a 3/16" hex shaft going through a cast aluminum locking lever to operate it. The small shaft easily breaks the locking lever. When I get my new locking lever, I will not use the above table adjustments (a prime selling point as I use my 895pk in a router table 95% of the time). Also when in a table, the motor jams in the base and is very hard to unjam. When I bought my 895pk, the spindle lock actuator on one of the bases was missing. I called PC and they said they no longer use or support this feature, and no longer even sells it as a repair part. When I was ordering the replacement locking lever, guess what I found in the replacement parts listing, the spindle lock actuator. Someone was either misinformed or lied. I wish I had kept the Bosch 1617 I had before this and put up with its switch problem.
What were they thinking? February 17, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I own several routers (5) and this kit is very disappointing!
What were the engineers thinking when they designed the placement and design of the On/Off switch? It is poorly positioned as compared to say, a Makita, where I can still hold onto the router handles with both hands and flip off the machine using one finger.
The Plunge Base Vertical Adjustment is cheap and cumbersome!
I own several other Porter Cable products and they are absolutely great! Biscuit Jointer, Belt Sander, Nail Guns, etc. I wish I could say the same for this router kit!
After many years of satisfied use of Porter Cable products, both professionally and as a hobbiest, it pains me to write a poor review of a Porter Cable product.
 Design Issues January 26, 2007
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I bought this router set because of the features that allow it to be used in the router table. In general it works very well in the router table with above the table height adjustment and bit changes. It's a little looser than I'd like while adjusting, but I've never noticed an change in height once it is locked.
However, there is one really stupid design flaw that made me take the router to a service center. The screws that hold the rack to the router body are cheapy 10/32 screws that both have broken. I'd replace them but they snapped in half and would require a screw extraction. Since it's under warranty I'll have the service center attempt that. Of course it's useless if you can't attach the rack to the body.
I haven't used the plunge base much other than testing it. However, I will say it seems difficult to use. All in all, I'd probably opt for a different router if I was buying again. I'd probably go with the Bosch or the Milwaukee (because of router table features).
If you like running back and forth to the service center, buy this router. Otherwise, I'd avoid it.
UPDATE: I got a brand new replacement from Porter Cable. Within 3 weeks the same screws snapped off again. Back to the service center.
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