Brand | PORTER-CABLE |
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Material | Aluminum |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Voltage | 120.00 |
Item Weight | 9.4 Pounds |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 27500 RPM |
Amperage | 11 Amps |
Base Type | Fixed |
Manufacturer | PORTER-CABLE |
Part Number | 690LR |
Item Weight | 9.4 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 10 x 10 x 8 inches |
Item model number | 690LR |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Gray |
Style | Router |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Certification | certified frustration-free |
Special Features | fixed-base |
Included Components | attachments |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 3 Year Limited |
National Stock Number | 5130-01-396-6651 |
PORTER-CABLE Router, Fixed Base, 11-Amp (690LR)
Brand | PORTER-CABLE |
Material | Aluminum |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Voltage | 120.00 |
Item Weight | 9.4 Pounds |
About this item
- 11-amp motor producing 1-3/4 peak horsepower
- 27,500 revolutions-per-minute single-speed motor
- Precision machined aluminum motor housing and base
- Cam-lock lever enables simple coarse height adjustments and motor release
- Micrometer depth adjuster accurate to 1/128-inch
- 11-amp motor producing 1-3/4 peak horsepower
- 27,500 revolutions-per-minute single-speed motor
- Precision machined aluminum motor housing and base
- Cam-lock lever enables simple coarse height adjustments and motor release
- Micrometer depth adjuster accurate to 1/128-inch
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ASIN | B00005QEVQ |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #584,140 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #323 in Routers |
Date First Available | June 22, 2008 |
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Amazon.com Powerful and efficient, the Porter-Cable 690LR fixed-base router utilizes a hefty 1-3/4-horsepower motor to generate an impressive 27,500 revolutions-per-minute for precise cuts. Two ergonomic handles are strategically placed to make routing easy and comfortable, even during all-day jobs. For added convenience, the router includes collets that will accept 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch shank bits. 690LR Fixed-Base Router At a Glance: Single-speed router with 1-3/4-horsepower motor generates 27,500 rpm for easy routing Fast, precise coarse adjustments via spiral can design and cam-lock lever Auto-release collet system for easy bit removal Three-year warranty 1-3/4-horsepower router makes precision cuts in a wide variety of woods. View larger. Powerful and Precise An essential addition to any woodworking shop, the router owes its robust performance to a single-speed, 11-amp motor that produces 1-3/4 peak horsepower to handle a range of jobs. For consistent, steady performance, the cam-lock lever enables simple coarse height adjustments. A quick fixed-base motor release allows the user to move the motor pack between plunge and d-handle bases (each sold separately). Accurate to within 1/128 inch, a micro depth adjustor ensures optimum precision. Rugged Construction with Dust-Sealed Components As durable as it is efficient, the router features a precision-machined aluminum motor housing and base. A dust-sealed switch and sealed ball-bearing construction guard against wear and tear--even in a hardworking shop or busy jobsite. Fast Bit Removal and Ergonomic Design for Stability and Comfort For user-friendly performance and consistency, the router includes an auto-release collet system for easy bit removal. An under-table stop prevents the motor from inadvertently rotating out of the base, and ergonomic molded grips keep your hands and wrists comfortable, even during extended jobs. Dimensions and Warranty
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Powerful and efficient, the Porter-Cable 690LR fixed-base router utilizes a hefty 1-3/4-horsepower motor to generate an impressive 27,500 revolutions-per-minute for precise cuts. Two ergonomic handles are strategically placed to make routing easy and comfortable, even during all-day jobs. For added convenience, the router includes collets that will accept 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch shank bits.
690LR Fixed-Base Router
At a Glance:
- Single-speed router with
1-3/4-horsepower motor generates 27,500 rpm for easy routing - Fast, precise coarse adjustments via spiral can design and cam-lock lever
- Auto-release collet system for easy bit removal
- Three-year warranty
1-3/4-horsepower router makes precision cuts in a wide variety of woods. View larger.Powerful and Precise
An essential addition to any woodworking shop, the router owes its robust performance to a single-speed, 11-amp motor that produces 1-3/4 peak horsepower to handle a range of jobs. For consistent, steady performance, the cam-lock lever enables simple coarse height adjustments. A quick fixed-base motor release allows th user to move the motor pack between plunge and d-handle bases (each sold seperately). Accurate to within 1/128 inch, a micro depth adjustor ensures optimum precision.
Rugged Construction with Dust-Sealed Components
As durable as it is efficient, the router features a precision-machined aluminum motor housing and base. A dust-sealed switch and sealed ball-bearing construction guard against wear and tear--even in a hardworking shop or busy jobsite.
Fast Bit Removal and Ergonomic Design for Stability and Comfort
For user-friendly performance and consistency, the router includes an auto-release collet system for easy bit removal. An under-table stop prevents the motor from inadvertantly rotating out of the base, and ergonomic molded grips keep your hands and wrists comfortable, even during extended jobs.
Dimensions and Warranty Information
The 690LR Fixed-Base Router measures 12.0 by 5.50 by 8.62 inches (L x W x H), weighs 8.0 pounds, and is backed by a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and 90 day money back guarantee.
What's in the Box
Router with motor, fixed base, 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch collets, collet wrench, and operating manual.
Aluminum motor housing and base
for stability during operation.
Auto-release collet system
for easy bit removal.
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Accuracy | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.3 | — |
Easy to use | 4.6 | — | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.4 | — |
Versatility | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | — | 4.5 |
Maneuverability | — | — | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Ergonomic | — | — | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Industrial Tools | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
material | Aluminum | Metal, Plastic | Plastic | — | — | Metal, Plastic |
voltage | — | — | 120 volts | 20 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts |
weight | 9.4 pounds | 3 pounds | 10.2 pounds | 1.2 kilograms | 4.34 kilograms | 18.2 pounds |
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Customers like the quality, versatility, performance, value, and ease of setup of the router. For example, they mention it's well made, performs well, and is a good router to have handy. Some appreciate the ease of use and the good instructions. Overall, most are happy with the power and value of the tool.
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Customers like the quality of the router power tool. They mention it's well-made, a good solid reliable router workhorse, and has a lot of quality built in. Some say the quality control is much better than other tools they have gotten. The router has heft and feels great when hand routing. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of this router.
"...It was very simple and well made. It came with both a 1/4" and a 1/2" bit collar to hold either 1/4" or 1/2" shaft size bits...." Read more
"...For $130 I got a simple, quality and rugged router that I am certain will be the one I grab to use over the others. What a deal!" Read more
"...It is easily manageable, powerful enough for finish tasks and just built well...." Read more
"...I started using it with some test pieces and the rock solid feel and fit was as good as any router I've ever used...." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the router. They mention it's a good router to have handy, a great basic no-frills router, and a real workhorse. Customers also say the router is unsurpassed and durable.
"...To sum it all up, this is a terrific router because of its quality, accuracy, and easy to use features...." Read more
"...plunge router, but if you use it for mostly finish work, this is a good router and certainly perfect to compliment that plunge router you have...." Read more
"...Thus, this is a good router to have handy." Read more
"This is a solid, basic router...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the router power tool. They mention that it works well, performs flawlessly, and can do any job. Customers also appreciate the low tolerance, which is perfect for their usage. Overall, customers find the tool to be a powerful tool that does exactly what it needs to.
"...So I purchased one from a local builder's supply house. The tool performed flawlessly, up until I left the machine unattended during a 4th axis cut...." Read more
"...using the two wrenches to change bits is quick, easy, and a vastly superior method compared to the Craftsman...." Read more
"This is my second Porter Cable 690. The first still runs good, I just needed a second for a special project . my first was made in Tennessee...." Read more
"...This design works great for me and still does a great job without burning the wood. I use oak and maple a lot, so it really works well for me...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the router. They say it's a great product for the price, one of the least expensive routers out there, and a powerful router for the money. The all metal body should last for years, and it'll be a good buy.
"...It is well worth the money Amazon is asking for it...." Read more
"...It also has the most value compared to similar routers; it goes on sale for under a Benjamin quite often. You really can't go wrong with this router." Read more
"...two base plates to help with this.. However it is one of the least expensive routers out there." Read more
"...I am very happy with my purchase and the price was the lowest I found. Shipping was fairly quick as well.You wont go wrong with this router." Read more
Customers find the router easy to use and set up. They say it's simple, solid, and performs well. Customers also say the router makes the job so much easier with templates from the jig set. They appreciate the good instructions and the simple bolt-on, plug-in, and GO operation. Customers say it’s a simple solution to keep a dedicated setup while building at different locations.
"...this is a terrific router because of its quality, accuracy, and easy to use features. It is well worth the money Amazon is asking for it...." Read more
"...Porter Cable is the standard for a reason.For $130 I got a simple, quality and rugged router that I am certain will be the one I grab..." Read more
"...It is easily manageable, powerful enough for finish tasks and just built well...." Read more
"...690LR was an exact replacement for my original router, installation was a simple bolt-on, plug-in, and GO operation...." Read more
Customers like the power of the router. They say it has adequate power, plenty of horse power, and works like a charm. Customers also say it's a great product with enough power to handle their routing needs. They also mention that they have not had any problems with the power.
"...great on this and it is very portable, yet still having enough power to do a great job...." Read more
"...It's powerful, very reliable and the build quality is fantastic. No unnecessary plastic here...." Read more
"...Has enough power for most woodworking jobs yet it is light and easy to use...." Read more
"...It never stalls and I have not had any problems with the power of the router...." Read more
Customers like the adjustability of the router power tool. They mention that it has easy depth adjustment, height adjustment, and the fine adjustment ring was very helpful when setting the depth. Some appreciate the simple on-off switch and solid base that is compatible with guides. They also like the cam-type depth adjustment lock and the ability to conveniently turn the router on and off using the switch on the router table.
"...However, cut depth on fixed base routers like this PC 690LR is completely adjustable with an infinite amount of settings within its range of depth...." Read more
"...The fine adjustment ring was very helpful when setting the depth...." Read more
"...on the 690 are great and I especially like the cam-type depth adjustment lock...." Read more
"...This allows me to conveniently turn the router on and off using the switch on the router table...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the router power tool. Some mention that changing bits is easy, just open latch and turn motor housing to remove. However, others say that the on/off switch is awkward to operate and difficult to manipulate.
"...Popping the PC 690LR out of its base and using the two wrenches to change bits is quick, easy, and a vastly superior method compared to the Craftsman..." Read more
"...My only issue is the on - off switch is awkward to use...." Read more
"...This newer version had a much easier to use locking mechanism and being able to switch over from 1/4" to 1/2" collets is a big plus...." Read more
"...Its a little awkward but you will master it with patience...." Read more
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After doing some research, (after all I knew nothing about routers), I decided to take a chance on this Porter Cable product. From the reviews, it seemed like a solid product, so why not? After receiving it from Amazon, I was very impressed with the quality of the tool. It was very simple and well made. It came with both a 1/4" and a 1/2" bit collar to hold either 1/4" or 1/2" shaft size bits. It also came with two stamped steel wrenches used to tighten the nut on the collar to the nut located on the bottom of the motor part of the assembly. When tightened, these two nuts securely hold the bit in the router. It has a fixed aluminum base which has two handles, a built-in clamping mechanism, and a plastic screw-on bottom plate that allows the base to smoothly glide over wood. It also has a top assembly which includes the motor, on/off switch, and on the bottom the part that the base slides and rotates over. If you don't know about routers like I didn't, fixed base routers cut at fixed depth as opposed to plunge routers which can plunge into the work for applications like making letters in wood signs, etc. However, cut depth on fixed base routers like this PC 690LR is completely adjustable with an infinite amount of settings within its range of depth. It adjusts by releasing the easy to use clamping mechanism on the base by and rotating the base relative to the top.
For routers, as long as your router has enough power for your application, and this one absolutely did for mine, accuracy and ease of cutting depth adjustment is THE most important aspect of fine router woodworking in projects like making cabinets, etc. With this PC 690LR router's accurate turning and clamping mechanism, I would have to say that depth adjustments of less that 1/64th of an inch and perhaps less than 1/128th of an inch are absolutely possible. I was very impressed with the extreme accuracy of depth adjustment obtainable with very little effort in this tool. Needless to say, the dovetail joints fit perfectly together and dato joints were cut excellently-very tight with no variations.
The base on this router has a black band on its top that you can see in the pictures. It is a rotatable dial graduated in 1/64th of an inch increments designed as a reference guide to allow for changes in depth adjustment.
This router does not have a variable rotation speed setting-rotation speed is fixed at 27,000 RPM. You can easily attach this router to a factory made router table or, as I did, to a make-shift router table made of plywood and set on top of my table saw base stand. This is accomplished by removing the three screws that hold the plastic base plate onto the aluminum base, removing the plastic base plate, and by using the same 3 screws or 3 longer screws to fasten the aluminum base of the router to the bottom side of the router table top. (To more easily accomplish this and other things like tightening the nuts, the aluminum base of the router easily detaches from the top motor assembly after the clamping mechanism is quickly loosened.)
To cut 1/2" dovetail joints you will need to purchase a 7/16th" router template guide bushing adapter that fits into the bottom of the plastic base. This will slide into the 7/16th" template guide that you will use in a dovetail machine or by itself (I used only the template guide screwed to a 2x6 as I didn't want to spend the big bucks for an official machine) to cut 1/2" dovetails.
To sum it all up, this is a terrific router because of its quality, accuracy, and easy to use features. It is well worth the money Amazon is asking for it. You may find cheaper and for that matter, more expensive routers on the market that I know will not work better and many probably not nearly as well. But if fixed base router applications are in your future, this is the router to get.
The 690 arrived in two days - Amazon's oder filling and shipping is amazing. I put it immediately in use with a one inch trim bit to trim ¾ inch face frame stiles on my workbench. The balance, the router quality feel, and ease of use is excellent. Much better than the ¼ inch collet routers. What I found was that the 690 also fits into the 8931 plunge base accessory.
My only issue is the on - off switch is awkward to use. But that is minor considering the quality and balance along with the ability to find router accessories that work with Porter Cable routers.
In my view, the plunge ability is overstated. I usually drill a starting hole as, with my limited ability, the plunge mechanisms are problematic. Therefore, unless you plan on using large bits that require more power and a slower speed, this is the router to buy. Beware of less expensive routers. I bought a few but then threw them out. The differences with the Porter Cable or another quality router is major. Porter Cable is the standard for a reason.
For $130 I got a simple, quality and rugged router that I am certain will be the one I grab to use over the others. What a deal!