They question why Porter Cable is still using the old design. When you look at this router, you can pretty much see it’s the same router as I already own, which some people have complained about. So after all the beating I have put on the 690, I can’t say one bad thing about it. Yes I end up breaking a lot of bits and yes I know it’s dangerous doing it that way, but it’s just one of those things. I set that baby deep and rip through the wood. As an example when I use a straight router bit, if you have to make a deep cut, you should go in steps and you don’t need to go fast. When using a router, I know I am hard on them. In fact I am just plain mean to them and if any real wood worker saw how I used the router, they would probably slap me around. Well I am not really friendly to my routers. You may be wondering why I keep saying tough.

It’s tough, easy to use and produces quality work. Actually I hate the case it came in, but the router is awesome. I currently own a Porter Cable 690 that I bought around 2003 and I love this router. Which brings me to the Porter Cable 693LRPK which is a router with a plunge base. I just want a tough, easy to use and quality router. So for me, I don’t need the high end router. Now I can’t say I am a hardcore woodworker, but I have built my share of tables, cabinet doors and more. Well not a whole building, but I think you get my point. You can create designs on the face of wood, build shelves, tables or just about anything your mind can think of. Routers are one of those tools that can make your work really stand out.

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