Product Description

The new lever release feature lets you make quick and easy height adjustments, especially when table mounted. Just flip the lever open, make your adjustments, and snap the lever closed. Included in the system is a 1 - 3/4 Hp, 23,000RPM router, base, 1/4" collet, collet wrenches, and operating manual. Lever release base also available separately; fits all 690 motors.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #106 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Porter-Cable
• Model: 690LR
• Dimensions: 9.92 pounds

Features

• 10 amp 1-3/4-horsepower fixed base router
• 1-handed lever-release height adjustment; 1/64-inch micrometer depth-of-cut adjustment
• Precision-machined aluminum motor housing and base; 100 percent sealed ball bearing construction
• Includes router, 1/4-inch collet and 1/2-inch collet
• 8 pounds; 1-year warranty

From the Manufacturer
Very seldom can you improve on "perfection" but when you look at the changes on the legendary 690 router you will agree that is exactly what Porter-Cable has done. Since quality couldn't be improved, we attacked horsepower by increasing it to 1-3/4 and incorporated a new one-handed lever-release height adjustment. No more fumbling with the T-bolt, now just adjust your height "snap" it and rout. This new mechanism is extremely beneficial in router table applications where space is limited. To top it off we have added a dust proof switch and larger, more ergonomic handles for better control. Of course, you will find the same stand-by features that made the 690 famous; Precision machined aluminum motor housing and base, 1/64-inch micrometer depth-of-cut adjustment, 100-percent sealed ball bearing construction and 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch auto-release collets to ensure bit changes are as smooth as the router itself. Combine that with the Porter-Cable 1 year parts and labor warranty and you have a complete package that will be around for a very long time.

FEATURES

• 11 Amps, AC only, 27,500 RPM, 1/4" & 1/2" collets
• Auto-release collet system ends "frozen" bits
• Precision machined aluminum motor housing & base
• Accurate micrometer depth-of-cut adjustment to 1/128"
• 100% sealed ball bearings
• Dust-sealed switch
• Lever release height adjustment
• Under table stop prevents motor from inadvertently rotating out of base
• Standard Equipment: Router motor #6902, base #1001, 1/4" collet #42999, 1/2" collet #42950, collet wrenches #42596, and operating manual

SPECIFICATIONS

• Power: 120 VAC, 25-60 HZ
• Shipping Weight: 9 1/2 Lbs.
• Peak HP: 1 3/4
• Motor Amps: 11
• Motor Diameter: 3 1/2"
• Speed RPM: 27,000 RPM
• Collets: Standard: 1/4" & 1/2" Available: 3/8"
• Height: 8"
• Base: Round
• Net Weight: 8 Lbs

WARRANTY
1 year parts and labor warranty.

Customer Reviews

Rating the 690LR
Have only used it once, but like it very much. Most of my power tools are Porter-Cabe

Porter Cable 690lr
Bought my first Rockwell router in 1974. I own 3 of these and have jigs made to accept the base, and many specialized bases to fit this router. It's more efficient for me to set up a router and leave it for a designated job. When I'm doing a run I can have as many as 5 different routers set up. This PC has a different base lock that seems to work very easily, along with the newer style chuck that makes for easy bit removal.

Great router, good price
This router is awesome! I am hooked on buying tools via Amazon because I got a real Porter Cable router for a great price. The router is solid, has worked perfectly for me thus far, and is really smooth. You can tell it's a quality tool just by the sound of it and the silky feel. Really, nothing else to report, and I think that's how it should be for a tool like a router. It just works every time, plain and simple.