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Porter-Cable 694VK 11 Amp 1-3/4 Horsepower Plunge and Fixed Base Variable Speed Router Kit | 
 enlarge | Brand: Porter-Cable
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $445.44
Buy New: $165.00
You Save: $280.44 (63%)
New (8) from $165.00
Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 7124
Media: Tools Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18.8
Dimensions (in): 16.3 x 15.5 x 6.3
MPN: 694VK
Model: 694VK
UPC: 039404130013
EAN: 0039404130013
ASIN: B00009OYFG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1-3/4-horsepower variable speed router kit; includes fixed and plunge router | | • | Variable speed (10,000 to 27,500 rpm); lever-release height adjustment | | • | Precision-machined aluminum housing and bases | | • | Includes motor, fixed base, plunge base, 2 collets, 2 wrenches, case, manual | | • | 18.8 pounds; 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
Great value on a router kit that gives you both a fixed and a plunge base for all your routing applications. brbr brKit includes a 1-3/4 HP variable speed motor with soft start. The variable speed motor ranges from 10,000 to 27,500 RPM. Includes a fixed base which features an accurate micrometer depth-of-cut adjustment and lever release height adjustment (shown above). The plunge base features a 2-1/2" plunge range, depth rod and 6 position step turret. 11 amps, AC only, 1/4" 1/2" collets.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 Great Router June 11, 2008
Robert Cotton (Orlando FL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I now have four routers, including a very old, worn-out Sears 1 HP and three that I bought for my shop within the past few months: DeWalt DW618 multi-base 2-1/4 HP kit, a Triton 3-1/4 HP plunge router, and the Porter Cable 694VK multi-base 1-3/4 HP kit. All three of the new routers are absolutely super. The DeWalt is used only hand-held and it is smooth, powerful, and with the D-handle very easy to use. The Triton is used exclusively in a router table, a use for it where it really shines. And the PC 694 kit, which I bought for use in the shop at my vacation home, is light, adequately powered, and very easy to handle. Both the DeWalt and the Triton are very easy to change bits, where the PC unit is much more difficult, requiring two wrenches (The Triton and DeWalt machines have shaft locks). The PC router doesn't seem to release the bits very easily. I can't rate longevity on any of these. Maybe this time next year.
awesome variable speed router May 23, 2007
jose gomez (ca)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
i was looking to buy a v/s router looked at the dewalt.{ i own the single speed router.}happy with that one. but i did not like the v/s switch and after looking at this unit i gave it a go. very glad i did. you can rotate the speed knob easily.
Very Good Router, just dated March 25, 2007
os1kne
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have had my PC router plunge/fixed base router kit for about 5 years, and have used it quite a bit. The PC 690 series are very good routers that are very durable and have been around for many years. The PC 690 was the router by which all other routers of similar power were judged. If you buy a PC 690 series router, you will have a very good router - however, you may find yourself wishing that you bought a different, more modern router for about the same amount of money. br / br /As the years have passed, other routers have appeared on the market that are good routers with more modern features (above table bit changes / height adjustment, easier base changes, etc.) A few years ago, Porter Cable came out with a new and improved line of routers, the 890 series - that was obviously inspired by the 690 series. br / br /If I were looking for a new plunge/fixed base router kit today, I would buy the 890 series - the 690 series is still very good, just dated.
Great Tool February 26, 2007
bill (Jefferson, SD USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
PC seems to set the standard in routers and I can see why. Lightweight for easy handling, plenty of power (for a handheld) and the soft start is a big plus when hand holding. Setup for plunge cuts is easy.
Industry standard - AND EXCELLENT BUY February 4, 2007
Dr. K. Manuelian (FLORIDA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you want a basic router with great fixed and plunge bases and both 1/4 and 1/2 collets then: br /JUST BUY IT!!! br / br /I have had mine for over several years and it just keeps on truckin' br / br /Ken
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