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PORTER-CABLE 1.75 HP Corded Fixed-Base Router
Article #0387049
Item #000173315
Model #690LR
Format 11Ax1.75HPx120V
$
269
Each
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Description
1 3/4 HP, 11 A. motor. 23,000 RPM. Auto release collet system. Precision machined aluminium motor housing and base. Accurate micrometer depth of cut adjustement. 100% sealed ball bearing. Dust proof switch. Inclusive: router motor, base, 1/4 and 1/2 collet, collet wrenches and instruction manual.
- 11-amp motor producing 1-3/4 peak HP
- 27,500 rpm single speed motor
- Cam-lock lever enables simple coarse height adjustments and motor release (fixed base)
- Micrometer depth adjustor accurate to 1/128-in
- Dust-sealed switch and sealed ball bearing construction enhance tool durability
- Precision machined aluminum motor housing and base
- Auto-release collet system allows for easy bit removal after use
- Collets included to accept 1/4-in and 1/2-in shank bits
- Under table stop prevents motor from inadvertently rotating out of base, and overmolded grips provide greater comfort in extended use
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Product specifications
Above Table Height Adjustment
No
Accessories Included
No
Base Warranty Labor(Months)
36
Base Diameter(cm)
13.97
Base Diameter(in)
5.5
Base Diameter(mm)
139.7
Base Warranty Parts(Months)
36
Case Type
No case included
Collet Size
1/2-in
Cord Length(cm)
213.36
Cord Length(in)
84
Cord Length(mm)
2133.6
Cordless
No
Depth Adjustment
Yes
Depth Capacity(cm)
3.81
Depth Capacity(in)
1.5
Depth Capacity(mm)
38.1
Dust Collection
No
Electronic Speed Control
No
Fence Included
No
File/Certification Number
TBD/Transition
Handle Type
2 rubber over-molded knobs
Horsepower
1.75
Maximum RPM
27500
Safety Listing
UL safety listing
Series Name
N/A
Spindle Lock
No
Sub-Brand
N/A
Table Included
No
Type
Fixed
Variable Speed
No
Weight(kg)
3.44736
Weight(lb)
7.6
PORTER-CABLE 1.75 HP Corded Fixed-Base Router is rated
out of
5 by
5.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jim Jacoby from
The standard for hand-held routers
This router has been the standard for more than 40 years. It has all the features. Good power for its size. Accurate, high resolution depth adjustment. The easiest bit change technique ever made. The motor can be removed from the base just by loosening the base clamp and unscrewing the motor. The top of the motor is flat, allowing one to stand it upside down to change the bit. Easy change of the collets. Every kind of accessories like guide bushings and router inserts work with this router by default. There is a really nice D-handle base that works with this motor. The same collets for this router work with the 3-1/4 HP fixed base and plunge routers (also best in class rounters).
There is one big problem with all Porter Cable (corded) routers: they are no longer manufactured. So sad.
Date published: 2021-01-21
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Pedro 15 from
One problem.
As numerous online reviews have stated, one of my top cap screws sheared off at the router body immediately. With some duct tape I was able to hold the cap in place for the day to finish my job before returning it. The router worked great, plenty of power for the very large cut I was making. I have been using Porter Cable tools for 40+ years with two smaller routers and a porta-plane still running strong. Sadly the Chinese takeover of manufacturing gives these kind of results. I liked the router's ability but would recommend immediately replacing the cheap screws with grade 5 or 8 before using. Small effort for what I believe is still a great router.
Date published: 2020-07-31
Rated 1 out of
5
by
MorganH from
Don't waste your money
The screws that hold the black lid in place sheared apart while in use, how this happened I don't know but it could have caused a serious problem if I hadn't caught it before pushing a workpiece through.
If screws that are not involved in the function of the router are shearing apart I'm not willing to continue using this router as Porter Cable obviously uses cheap or defective hardware in their tools.
Ignoring the defects, this router just sucks, 27,500 rpm is dangerously fast. Every single router bit I have considered buying says "Max 24,000 rpm", that extra 3,500rpm could lead to bit failure, or from my experiences it just doesn't cut nicely.
Sadly now I'm out the cost of this router and have sworn off all Porter Cable tools.
Date published: 2020-07-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Alberta Al from
Great Router - good performance and reliability
I've had this router (Model 690LR) for over 15 years, and it's still going strong. Very reliable with good performance. Would highly recommend.
Date published: 2020-06-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Brian from
Best router on the market
Great power and user friendly; using PC as a professional carpenter since 1984
Date published: 2018-11-22