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Just one caution, it is a small router not made for removing lots of wood at once, but if you go in stages it will do the job on large bits. The handles were easy to hold and not to small for my large hands witch has been a problem on others. I got this for a job where I had to cut large circles in 3/4" plywood, it did this job without any problems. I am looking forward to using this in the future.
I just purchased this to replace my craftsman that I've had for 5 years and only used occasionally. Of all the models out there, this is the only ones that would stand up to the every day abuse of his students. My dad taught wood shop for 30 years. This is all he would buy.
Great power for the size and price. A great product and set. Easy to use and very accurate.
Pleanty of power and works great in all task especially cutting dovetails. The ease with which the fixed base can be removed makes it very easy to change bits and make adjustment. This is a great and flexiable router. Moving between the two bases is very quick.
Out of the box there are only 2 noticable differances from my original. Other models owned personally, by co-workers and friends have come and gone but my experience with Porter Cable has amounted to hundreds of hours of use with no problems. Some might say it is short on features and needs updating but I don't mind having to use two wrenches for bit changes (no collet lock) and I don't mind the size and weight. (1) Quality.
When I decided I needed another "mid-sized" router, the choice was simple. The on/off switch is no longer a toggle but a rocker type and the plunge base lever is plastic not metal. I believe it is a direct relation to the power and quality. I bought my first Porter Cable "690" series router with a plunge base back in the early 90's ($189).
(2) My old router and the 693 fixed and plunge bases are interchangeable. Use reveals plenty of power with accurate cuts so at this point, I am going to assume the unseen (quality) has changed little if at all. It was used professionally for about 5 years and has since been used in my home shop. I purchased the 693LRPK for two main reasons.
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