The Porter-Cable 2-1/4 HP Multi-Base Router Kit with Router Kit Table Height Adjuster features a soft-starting, 12 amp motor with full-time electronic feedback to maintain motor speed throughout a wide range of applications. Easy to use, powerful and accurate, this router has a variable speed control from 10,000 to 23,000 RPM, allowing you to optimize bit speed for the application and a plunge base with through-the-column dust collection for superior dust removal and bit and cut-line visibility. Durably made for years of reliable use, this router kit is perfect for tackling small to medium sized projects.
- Variable-speed control feature enables bit speed to be optimized for changing applications; 10,000 to 23,000 RPM
- Plunge base features machined brass bushings and steel guide rods for a smooth, free-flowing plunge stroke
- Plunge base offers through-the-column dust collection for efficient dust removal and improved bit and cut line visibility
- Depth rod with 6-position adjustable turret enables stepped or repeated plunge cuts
- Dual-position switch allows user to cut power while maintaining control of the router
- Durable latch lever enables quick and simple coarse depth adjustments and motor release for transition between bases
- Rack and pinion adjustment provides fine depth settings to 1/128 in.; fixed base only
- Clear LEXAN sub-base provides improved durability and bit visibility
- Flat side on plunge base allows user to work in tighter spaces and provides a straight reference point
- Collets included to accept 1/4 in. and 1/2 in. shank bits
- Includes: Router Motor, Fixed Base, Plunge Base, 1/4 in. and 1/2 in. Collets, Height Adjuster, Sub-Base Centering Gauge, Collet Wrench, Carrying Case and Operator’s Manual
- 90-day money back guarantee; 1-year free service contract; 3-year limited warranty
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Raven Torphy (verified owner) –
I haven’t had much chance to use it yet, but the tool feels well balanced, easy to use, and produces a lot less noise than my previous machine. I love the soft start and don’t feel like I lose control as soon as I turn it on. Get the centering cone for the base!
Wilmer Labadie (verified owner) –
I have a handful of PC older routers all made in the U.S.A. when I purchased them back in the 80’s like my first model100, then 691DH, 690, 7539, and 7518, All are top notch and still running and performing flawlessly, I just picked up the 895PK today to use in my horizontal router table but of yet to run a single board foot through its paces but overall appears to be what I’d expect of today’s composite material made power tools, somewhat cheesy in only the plastic components but only in appearances, the first impressions are good quality along with the well machined aluminum core of the motor housing and bases that came with this kit, the test I performed of just turning on the motor and running the speed control through its speed ranges seemed good with its soft start, lower noise emissions than earlier models, low vibrations and overall comfort Help me believe it will be a good performing tool.I will re-visit the review section after a few months of use to give a better response to what I like or dislike so I initially give this a 4 star review and recommend it as of now to anyone needing a higher horsepower rated router to spin up larger cutters in a well manageable hand hold able model.
Yasmin Auer (verified owner) –
The router is very well built. Has lotts of power. I have it on a table and I love the adjustment tools . Got it at a very good price. Hi 5 to home depot !
Marilyne Kovacek (verified owner) –
very good router .I have used porter cable be for iv had it for several weeks .
Melany Mraz (verified owner) –
Still a novice user but this thing is a beast. Cuts with little to no trouble with even thick (3/4″ or thicker) hardwood, MDF, and ABS plastic (small increments depth wise with the plastic). I personally use the ECO-Tray bit set from mobile solutions because my woodworking is car audio based. The plunge base(w/ vacuum attachment) is awesome to use with the Jasper circle jigs. It makes it very easy to make those perfect circle for subwoofer boxes. I have to say my biggest pro for this router is the adjustment features. Port-a-Cable really thought of it all. I will definitely be purchasing another one of these router motors for my future router table setup!
Sylvester Conn (verified owner) –
Well built, handles well. Incorporates most of the features a woodworker could want. Plenty of power.
Katrine Toy (verified owner) –
Best price and quick delivery
Ellsworth O’Connell (verified owner) –
This combination is very close to perfect.b the motor is quiet and delivers constant speed in varied work applications. I have the fixed base permanently attached to my router table. And use the plunge base with dust collection ., for everything else. No complaints yet, and I don’t expect any.
Korey Renner (verified owner) –
Absolutely love this router. I bought it for a couple reasons.. I needed a good plunge router, it has dust collection, it has the router table lift feature, and it fits SO many aftermarket base plates and jigs. So far I’ve only used it in my second router table and it has all the power I need. Used it with a couple ogee bits to edge. Using them to make new kitchen cabinet drawer fronts and new doors. As you can see from the pictures, it cuts fantastic. Though it sounds odd, I really like how the height adjuster handle has up and down on it. Funny but it’s useful for me. The only thing I was bummed about is that the dust collection is only on the plunge base, which is not the base that goes in the router table. So wish they has something (even if I had to purchase) for dust collection on the fixed base. So odd there is nothing. Maybe there is a good reason I don’t know about. But overall I am very happy with this router and would buy again without hesitation. Going to be making a number of dog holes in my new assembly table and I am sure this is going to be perfect for the job.
Tiara Emard (verified owner) –
I replaced a DeWalt that I only bought because it was on sale. Mistake. Should have stayed with the PC. This this is so much smoother to operate and without problems. Do wish it came with a D handle base though. Nice tool!
Rosa Mraz (verified owner) –
Great Router Kit very happy with it. Made signs with letter templates,came out great! I like that you can connect it to the shop vac, cleans out the letters so you can see what you are doing. Great product!!!
Francis Kshlerin (verified owner) –
Good choice for the two bases one can be uses in router table and drop miter to use by hand. The adjustments on the base ideal for the table good price good quality.