Porter-Cable 892 2-1/4-Horsepower Router
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Brand: Porter-Cable
Manufacturer: Porter-Cable
Model: 892
DteCode: j01
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Features
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2-1/4 HP motor for smooth, reliable operation
Alter height, lock and unlock, and release motor from the mount--all from above, not below, the table
Auto-spindle lock for one-handed bit changes
Weighs 12.6 pounds when shipped; comes with a 1-year limited warranty on parts and accessories
Includes carrying case, sub-base, 1/4- and 1/2-inch self-releasing collets, and wrench
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Editorial Reviews:
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Ultra-powerful yet super-quiet, the Porter-Cable 892 router offers smooth, reliable operation at a variable speed between 10,000 and 23,000 RPM. This handy tool lets you make changes--like rotating the height adjustment knob, locking and unlocking the motor from the mount, and locking the spindle--all from right above the table. Great for woodworking projects, the 892 features a 2-1/4 HP motor, an auto-spindle lock that allows for quick and easy one-hand bit changes, and a bypass control that's ideal for both larger adjustments and taking out the motor. Made for use with many of the 890 and 690 series router bases, the 892 comes with a CD-ROM that breaks down the process of constructing a router table into clear, concise steps; a versatile carrying case with extra bit and part storage; a generously sized, transparent sub-base; 1/4 and 1/2-inch self-releasing collets; and a handy wrench. For added peace of mind, this tool also has a 1-year limited warranty.
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User Comments about the Porter-Cable 892 2-1/4-Horsepower Router
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It runs smooth when I want it too. That's all I need from this tool.
The model 892 fit my router lift and the slower motor speed helped me do the job more safely and with less stress. It was only the second time that I had purchased a piece of woodworking equipment from Amazon.com (my first purchase was the Lonnie Bird set of CMT crown molding router bits). I recently purchased a Porter-Cable 2 1/4 variable speed router from Amazon.com. Although I have been a woodworker for more than 20 years I have previously always purchased from a specialized woodworking site.In both instances that I purchased from Amazon, Amazon priced the same item significantly cheaper than the specialty woodworking sites. I am very happy with this purchase. In both cases my equipment arrived in record time and in mint condition.I bought the P-C router to use in my router table where I employ an older router lift which required a smaller diameter motor than most of the more recent industrial strength routers--but I needed the variable speed to handle free-hand routing of curved pieces (which I have learned--by painful experience--work much better when the router speed is dialed down).
Basically if you bought a PC tool 10 years ago you will love it, if you buy a current model good luck, it is imported garbage, I have also burned up about three PC sanders over the past two years. You can visably see the wobble if you put a large 1/2" flush trim bit in it. I have a friend who has a 10 year old Festool sander that failed and they rebuilt it for under 100 bucks and had it back within a week. I purchased this router in July of 07 and have never been able to use it. All of them have un acceptable runout.060-.090 or more. The runout is so bad that the router actually shut off when I tried to turn a panel bit. I now buy Festool, the stuff is exspensive but perfectly engineered and you will not have to replace it. That is customer serviceDo Not Buy This Router.
I have sent it in for repair three times and have received three seperate new motors. I even went through the trouble to video tape my tests using a dial indicator, i clamped the motor to my cabinet saw and placed a 1/2 straight bit using the shaft as a referance and received almost a 3/4 swing on the indicator, I then moved the same collet and bit into and old PC router (rockwell) with results of.001 in runout, very acceptable in a 10 year old well used router. Porter-Cable is not worth the aggrivation.PS I own a high end Cabinet shop in Colorado, I know tools. I sent them the videos and they still say they are finding no problems.
The draw back is that the base is not that friendly to changing bits and chucks, a small pain regularly but it is a big drawback when using the router with a table base plate. I bought several other sizes from Home Depot but all are either too lose or too tight. Fantastic on power but using the supplied base attached to a router table is not recommended. I ended up re-taping the holes to a larger size and now it works fine. I barely notice a power drop when using raised panel bits on pine, there is a little bit of a draw when paneling oak. The supplied screws broke off when I tried to back them out the first time. Really not that big of a deal but the screws that hold the router to the plate are crappy.
I have been using this router in my table and it is perfect for every job I have thrown at it. I can't just raise the base plate, I have to actoually take the router off the plate or else the bit change is all but impossible. Hopefully this is just a fluke. I think the holes are not threaded quite right.
I like all the features and a great motor. My last PC router I have had it a year and 1/2 and use it only a couple times a month. The lift system has been broken 3 times.
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