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I got this for a job where I had to cut large circles in 3/4" plywood, it did this job without any problems. I am looking forward to using this in the future. The handles were easy to hold and not to small for my large hands witch has been a problem on others. Just one caution, it is a small router not made for removing lots of wood at once, but if you go in stages it will do the job on large bits.
My dad taught wood shop for 30 years. This is all he would buy. Of all the models out there, this is the only ones that would stand up to the every day abuse of his students. I just purchased this to replace my craftsman that I've had for 5 years and only used occasionally.
A great product and set. Easy to use and very accurate. Great power for the size and price.
This is a great and flexiable router. Moving between the two bases is very quick. The ease with which the fixed base can be removed makes it very easy to change bits and make adjustment. Pleanty of power and works great in all task especially cutting dovetails.
When I decided I needed another "mid-sized" router, the choice was simple. (2) My old router and the 693 fixed and plunge bases are interchangeable. I believe it is a direct relation to the power and quality. It was used professionally for about 5 years and has since been used in my home shop. The on/off switch is no longer a toggle but a rocker type and the plunge base lever is plastic not metal. Other models owned personally, by co-workers and friends have come and gone but my experience with Porter Cable has amounted to hundreds of hours of use with no problems. I bought my first Porter Cable "690" series router with a plunge base back in the early 90's ($189). Some might say it is short on features and needs updating but I don't mind having to use two wrenches for bit changes (no collet lock) and I don't mind the size and weight.
I purchased the 693LRPK for two main reasons. (1) Quality. Out of the box there are only 2 noticable differances from my original. Use reveals plenty of power with accurate cuts so at this point, I am going to assume the unseen (quality) has changed little if at all.
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