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Porter-Cable 893PK 2-1/4-Horsepower Fixed- and Plunge-Base Kit
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List Price: $500.98
Our Price: $217.16
You Save: $ 283.82 ( 57% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Porter-Cable
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Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Porter Cable
EAN: 0039404130433
Feature: Powerful 2-1/4 HP, soft start motor, 12 amps
Label: Porter-Cable
Manufacturer: Porter-Cable
Model: 893PK
Publisher: Porter-Cable
Studio: Porter-Cable
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Features
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Powerful 2-1/4 HP, soft start motor, 12 amps
Variable speed 10-23,000 rpm, Electronic feedback, Table top heght adjustment, handle switch access and spindle lock
Premium 1/4" and 1/2" self releasing collet system for easy bit removal
Includes plunge base with machined brass post bushings, quick motor release, thumb rotating depth stop, templet guide sized sub-base, removable springs, and bulit in dust collection
Includes one year limited warranty on parts and accessories.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Router
Comment: Router does it's job. Plunger had to be sent into the manufacturer upon receiving it for repair. It wouldn't slide or lock lock.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Porter-Cable 893PK 2-1/4 HP (Love it)
Comment: I really love having this dual purpose. I have the fixed base mounted in router table. It is very simple to remove motor and place in plunge base when I need to use it outside of the router table.
Customer Rating:
Summary: PC 893PK review
Comment: I purchased this router for the intial job of routing a juice line on a maple cutting board. It worked like a champ. The dust collection was amazing, probably sucking away 95% of the chips. My only concern/gripe is with the rubber sleeve on the plunge base. While changing the plastic converter to connect my duct collection hose, the sleeve dropped down which if left in that position would allow dust to get into the mechanism. I do plan to contact PC and see what they recommend. I was able to slide it back in place but am not convinced that it won't be a continuous issue. The power is ample and it starts and stops very smoothly. The bit changing is easy with the spindle lock mechanism. I was not planning on purchasing a PC router b/c many of them do not have the spindle lock. I stumbled upon this particular PC model and ordered it right away. I don't spend hours everyday in my shop but I like to purchase top of the line tools, and this falls into that category, so when I am working on a project, I get good results. Overall I am very satisfied. If I can solve the sleeve problem this becomes a 5 star rating. I hope PC can help me fix it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: PC893PK
Comment: Porter Cable needs to go back to the drawing board on this model. where to start? On the plunge router, it works smooth sometimes, other times hangs up when trying to plunge. It also has some slop in it. I do like the positioning of the release lever, it is very easy to use. The fixed base is poorly designed. I have had parts actually fall off. I wouldn't buy this router again. The 693 series is a much better router. Better yet buy a makita or bosch
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Router for the right $$
Comment: I have two of these 890 series routers and wish I had more. I started off with just a fixed base thinking I didn't need the plunge base and didn't have the money for it at the time. Now I have this kit and the other with just the fixed base. As for what I think of this kit, I'll take the managers' approach to this review (good, bad, good).
For starters, the wrench for table top adjustment - AMAZING. Even if you have another 890 series router, go spend the $30 on this tool. It seems rather expensive at the time, but in the end will save you a lot of time, anguish, and skin on your knuckles.
However, when this unit sits in the router table, as mentioned in other reviews, wood chips and sawdust get lodged inbetween the base and the motor, making it VERY difficult to remove to make the removal of the base from the table easier. This is no longer an issue for me though since one of my routers is essentially a permanent fixture in my router table while I use this kit for any out of table routing I might have.
Overall, the action is very smooth. I have not had an issue with the plunge base as others have reported, however the plastic piece w/ the red line for the depth guage has been broken since day one and I have not had a chance to make it to the Porter Cable store to attend to the matter.
I would definitely recommend this kit. Remember - if you think you don't need the plunge base now, once you get better and more crafty with your router, you'll be kicking yourself for not getting both, because it's foolish to buy the plunge base after the fact because you end up spending more than necessary.
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Editorial Reviews:
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2-1/4 HP, Router Kit, Dual Kit With Fixed & Plunge Bases, 12 AMP, 10,000-23,000 ROM, Soft Start, Dual Switch Locations, Overmold Finger Grips On Motor & Handles, Clean Sub Base With 2-1/2" Opening, Auto Spindle Lock, Micro Adjust Knob For Depth Control In 128ths Of An Inch, Quick Motor Release, Macro Height Adjustment, Removable Rack For Fit In #690 Series Routers, Includes 8902 Motor, #8901 Standard Base, #8931 Plunge Base, 1/4" & 1/2" Collets, 2 Multi Functional Detachable Cases, CD Rom With Demo, Tips, Manual & Router Table Plans.
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