The Porter Cable 450 1.25 HP Max Torque Compact Router is ergonomically designed for a comfortable, one-handed use. The 1.25 horse power provides the power for the toughest application along with the soft-starting motor allowing the motor to maintain speed throughout the cut. The large, low-pressure spindle lock button with multiple shaft-lock detents allows for quick and comfortable, single wrench bit changes. The spring-loaded release tab allows for quick base removal while the adjustment ring enables controlled bit depth changes to within 1/64 in. The 450 includes: motor, standard base and wrench.
- Ergonomically designed to allow for comfortable and assured, single handed control
- Durable 1.25 HP motor delivers the power to meet the toughest applications
- Soft-starting motor features full-time electronic feedback that maintains motor speed through the cut
- Adjustment ring enables controlled bit depth changes to within 1/64 in.
- Depth ring and clamping mechanism combine to ensure motor remains locked in position
- Large, low-pressure spindle lock button allows for comfortable, single wrench bit changes
- Multiple shaft-lock detents enable quick and simple bit changes
- Spring-loaded release tabs allow for quick base removal
- Aluminum motor housing and base construction provides long term durability
- Large 4 in. diameter sub-base accepts universal template guides
- Extended 8-slot 1/4 in. collet maximizes surface contact with router bit shank for a tighter grip
Janiya Stamm (verified owner) –
Used to mill aluminum AR lower and worked great. Doesn’t have a handle and gets hot holding.
Dawn O’Kon (verified owner) –
Went to 2 stores to buy but not in stock so ordered at order desk. Told I would receive in 4 days but received in 2. It had best price I could find , very happy will check Home Depot more often
Schuyler O’Keefe (verified owner) –
Works fine for my application which is not a typical router application.
Macie Barrows (verified owner) –
Very Very Good ! It is powerful so go Very slow at first till you get use to it . I broke my first bit . but once I got use to it , it worked Great ! Have a Firm Grip on it , like I said it is Very Powerful ! But not a problem – Go slow at first with a good grip !
Eula Trantow (verified owner) –
Good tool , works for my project
Nikolas Jones (verified owner) –
I purchased this router specifically to mill aluminum. I have other porter cable routers (full size) that have served me well for years so trusted the brand. This tool did not let me down. I found adjustment/depth of cut to be rock-solid yet easy. Electronically controlled speed works great.
Jamarcus Rempel (verified owner) –
Worked just fine, no problems
Sonia Bauch (verified owner) –
Very nice tool! It’s plenty powerful and very smooth operating. Adjustments are easy and has a nice positive locking mechanism. I like it!!!
Cecile Franecki (verified owner) –
We use these in our High capacity custom cabinet shop as the router of choice for special parts production.
Krista Douglas (verified owner) –
Make this your first choice used it for a few hrs plenty of power never got hot very compact an best of all easy to handle an easy on the hands.
Enid Auer (verified owner) –
Porter Cable makes best routers on the market since always . This one is very handy , easy to adjust and has power. Additional as U can see also has nice design and it’s made of durable materials that U can trust even if U’ll drop it down ,there’s no disaster .
Lauryn Hintz (verified owner) –
Just what I needed
Toby Purdy (verified owner) –
We have owned several of these routers and think it’s the best
Darwin Koss (verified owner) –
Great router
Fay Dare (verified owner) –
I bought this as the first router in my shop. I do have to say the opening in the clear plastic base is too small for most router bits. I ended up having to buy a new larger baseplate to useMy bits.
Nellie Kassulke (verified owner) –
This is a very nice powerful 7amp 27000 rpm smooth,quiet running router. After researching suggested router bit speeds rpms I personally chose a different model with variable speed and accessible carbon brushes
Clinton Collins (verified owner) –
Easy to use and easy to assemble The rite tool for the job.
Noah Aufderhar (verified owner) –
The design of this router was well thought out. Easy to assemble and disassemble. A rugged and durable addition to my tool collection.
Alvah Balistreri (verified owner) –
Just using as a trim router but has plenty of power to do the job.I do cabinetry for a living and porter cable is a rock solid piece of equipment.
Drake Gusikowski (verified owner) –
Works awesome good power for its size light and easy to control