about what does the 690 run $'s?




On Thu, 8 Jan 2009, Terry Klarich wrote:

> Well, I was that someone and I am wrong.  I didn't realize that Porter Cable 
> made any modifications to the old tried and true 690.
> I figured Porter Cable just moved onto the 890 series.
>
> It looks like the only real difference between the 690 and 890 is the motor 
> size.
>
> My 690 is probably 9 years old.
>
> Thanks for correcting me.
>
> Terry
> On Thu, 8 Jan 2009 22:13:06 -0600you write:
>>
>> i have the 690 with both bases, and love it.  Accept the switch going out
>> shortly after I got it, i have not had any issues.  The repair was covered
>> under warranty.  I think it is 1 3/4 hp router, with the variable speed, and
>> soft start.  Someone said their 690 didn't have those features, but mine
>> that I got about 3 years ago does.  I recently used it to cut raised panels
>> for doors.  i slowed down the speed, and it cut the oak without bogging
>> down.
>> Michael
>

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