Porter-Cable 0891 2-1/4 HP GripVac Router
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Brand: Porter-Cable
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Department: Tools, Auto & Industrial
Manufacturer: Porter-Cable
Model: 891
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Features
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Powerful 2-1/4 HP 12 Amp soft start motor with variable speed (10-to-23,000 RPM)
1/4-inch and 1/2-inch collets
Bypass control for quick macro-adjustments and motor removal
Dedicated knob for easy micro-height adjustments
Included with router: motor, base, single gripvac handle attachment, 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch collets, collet wrench, CD-ROM, multi-function carrying case, and operating manual
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Editorial Reviews:
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There is nothing—-and we do mean nothing—-not to love about this router. Remember the old 690 series? Porter-Cable's taken everything that was good about those machines and brought in all the improvements we all wished they'd make. We were never crazy about having to turn the entire router body to raise and lower it in a table, and voila! The above-the-table adjustment and bit changes are reality. There's a macro adjustment for gross changes, then you fine-tune with the micro knob. Bravo. We were surprised, too, how much quieter this model is than the 690, without sacrificing any power at all. We admit a little skepticism at first about the heralded GripVac handle, but now we must also admit to admiration. It's a smart design that collects dust incredibly efficiently and offers superb control at the same time. And OK, we also admit that it's fun to use.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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User Comments about the Porter-Cable 0891 2-1/4 HP GripVac Router
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It hooked up great to my 1 1/4" dust port (just put a strip of painting tape around the top hose for a really snug fit. I love the grip vac. I had done my research and this router deserves more reviews explaining that it is a top quality behemoth of a router. My only issue with getting this was that I didnt get the plunge router with the integrated dust port as well. Although this is a great router, I am most likely going to return it for the package containing also the plunge unit. Great control when routing from hand and is really easy to adjust depth from above the table with a key.
The slowest setting was extremely quiet where as the highest setting was still quiet when compared to the pc690. The first startup was used with a freud T & G set. knob. that can be made with only 1 wrench. I have a pc690 and it is really loud. This thing is SWEET.
There is a coarse adjustment along with a micrometer fine adj. One of the 2 big plus's is that through the router table adj. The 890 series is remarkably quiet. At the 16.5K speed no ear muffs were needed. The grip-vac handle acts like a new fangled D-handle. Any 3/16" nut driver will work just fine.
And it ripped a 1/4" groove in white oak at the 16K speed setting without a burp. The second big plus is how QUIET this router is.
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