New router at HF

[Sawatzky]

HF has a new router. It looks like a Porter Cable 690 copy, but is only $50. I am sure it is no PC, but for the price it does not look bad if you need another small router.

http://www.harborfreight.com/power-t...ter-68341.html

[phrog]

Wonder if the PC 690 motor will fit it? My 690 has the old housing with a thumbscrew instead of a lever and it is very hard to turn the thumbscrew to make it tight. Also, my 690 did not come with an edge guide or 3/8" collet. If all these HF parts work with the 690, it might be worth the price for these parts alone.

[sweensdv]

phrog, replace that thumbscrew bolt with a proper length ¼" hex bolt and one of these. I did that years ago with my, at that time, table mounted 690 and it worked like a charm. Rockler also sell similar cam levers.

[cabinetman]

That sure does look like a 690, and 11 amps. Price sounds good. It would be interesting if some parts are interchangeable. Maybe there will be a plunge base available.

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[leehljp]

phrog, replace that thumbscrew bolt with a proper length ¼" hex bolt and one of these. I did that years ago with my, at that time, table mounted 690 and it worked like a charm. Rockler also sell similar cam levers.

I did the same thing but I got the lever from somewhere else that I can't remember. Works well and I really like it.

[JoeyGee]

If that is halfway decent, and you could use a 20% coupon, it would be a really good deal. I missed it, but are these in stores?

[phrog]

phrog, replace that thumbscrew bolt with a proper length ¼" hex bolt and one of these. I did that years ago with my, at that time, table mounted 690 and it worked like a charm. Rockler also sell similar cam levers.

Thanks Dave and Hank. Didn't know there was such an animal available. Sure would make adjustments easier.

[LCHIEN]

Thanks Dave and Hank. Didn't know there was such an animal available. Sure would make adjustments easier.

here's the rockler cam clamp part (2 for $9)
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=10602

[Knottscott]

Shouldn't be any worse than the other HF routers, and might just be an improvement!