HD was closing out the Porter Cable 892 router (fixed base with 2.25 hp motor and a nice case) at my local store. That is $30 less than the best price online ($170 at Amazon). Don't forget the 10% military discount if you are eligible.
I got it to replace the Dewalt 618 in my router lift. I am amazed at how much smoother and quieter it is. And compared to the Bosch 617 I tried out in a pinch it's night and day.
The PC could handle my 3.5" panel cutter in red oak in one pass. Not saying I will be doing that, but I know it's got plenty of juice for making a nice raised panel in 2-3 passes. The Dewalt was capable but blew up and the Oak stops the bit in the Bosch unless you feed about an inch per minute or raise the speed to about 15k RPM.
I got it to replace the Dewalt 618 in my router lift. I am amazed at how much smoother and quieter it is. And compared to the Bosch 617 I tried out in a pinch it's night and day.
The PC could handle my 3.5" panel cutter in red oak in one pass. Not saying I will be doing that, but I know it's got plenty of juice for making a nice raised panel in 2-3 passes. The Dewalt was capable but blew up and the Oak stops the bit in the Bosch unless you feed about an inch per minute or raise the speed to about 15k RPM.
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