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| Author: | Bill Higgs [ Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Porter Cable 690 Router |
I'm getting ready to by a Porter Cable 690 router to cut dovetails in guitar neck/body. Is there any reason I should get the variable speed as opposed to the fixed? Don't want to spend the extra money if it isn't necessary. |
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| Author: | turmite [ Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Porter Cable 690 Router |
I can't comment on the varible speed, though I have had a total of 6 of these routers. I used them on a cnc machine and never found a need for the lower speed. I will tell you that you had better get your arms in good shape as this is a heavy router. Mike |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Porter Cable 690 Router |
My 690 is 20 years old .. only thing I have changed (besides bits !!) are one set of brushes and the switch ... the things a tank. |
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| Author: | Ricardo [ Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Porter Cable 690 Router |
The 690 is a real workhorse and comes with 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch collettes. If you need variable speed you can buy a router speed control from Harbor Freight. |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Porter Cable 690 Router |
Is this TRULY a PC router? (now) Mike |
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| Author: | boboreilly [ Thu Dec 04, 2008 5:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Porter Cable 690 Router |
Variable speed is really only useful to spin large dimater bits. They must be slowed down so the tips speed doesn't get ridiculous. |
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| Author: | Bill Higgs [ Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Porter Cable 690 Router |
Thanks everybody. That's what I was hoping to here. |
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| Author: | Mattia Valente [ Fri Dec 05, 2008 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Porter Cable 690 Router |
Honestly, I rarely use the variable speed, but it's nice to have. Most of all, the soft start is nice to have; don't like the kick on the non-VS routers I have. |
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