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So check out the one in Lowes first. It is much smoother and better. Overall it is a good router, except a few things is not Porter Cable quality.1) Cheap plastic parts on base.2) The height adjustment rack is very flimsy3) The worst is plunge mechanism is very stiff and make it very hard to work with. The other day I was in Lowes and found, PC has new a model of routers out, it is very similar to this one but with a few improvements including the plunge mechanism.
Don't make my mistake. The Milwaukee is solid and well engineered. What a difference between the two.
I had saved up my $ and was treating myself to a new router. Way too much play in the settings. I was so disappointed when this arrived.
I sent it back right away and bought the Milwaukee combo kit instead. Porter Cable is not what it should be. Of course I went for Porter Cable because of the reputation.
I could not believe how cheap this router felt in my hands.
The plunge base is what I use for non-table work and I love it. I looked at the Bosch and the DeWalt (all great routers) but finally went with the PC 805pk because of the fixed base features and the plunge base is great too.could not find fault with it as other magazine reviewers have found. After years of low end routers such as Craftsman and Ryobi, I finally got a real set of routers. I can set the router down without having to remember to wait for the motor to stop completely. The Quality of the tool is way up there and will never buy another low end tools ever. I made a table for it and tried rigtht of way. I mounted the fixed base to the table and with the above the table adjustments features it makes the job so much easier.
It uses an awkward button to hold the arbor still which is great in idea but impractical once you have used the router and accumulated any dust on the unit. i work as a cabinet installer and recommend this router to all of my apprentices. i love this router. It has a slow start which is great. i also recommend the bosch 1-1/2 horse power trim router for tighter quarters. by far has enough power for any job. the only thing i don't like is that it comes with one wrench for bit changing.
Would be 5 stars except for the spindle lock breaking.Still it's a great kit, including the guide and above table adjuster, which have been used and accepted as designed.The motor drove a large panel bit thru MDF door panels, at 10800 rpm, with no issue or groan at all.Great kit. I think.Thank God they still have 2 lock nuts on the collets, because the spindle lock pin broke off after a bit was over tightened some and seized in the new collet.Maybe thats my fault but I wished the spindle pin was beefier, because I won't be alone with this issue.I am used to the 2 wrench system, so it's not a BIG deal here, and the tool is perfect with out it. This is my 5th Porter Cable router. Finally they have a spindle lock.
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