PORTER-CABLE 42186 5-3/4-Inch Router Sub-Base

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Porter-Cable 42186 5-3/4-Inch Router Sub-Base

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 0.5 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00004WMR1
• Item model number: 42186
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,604 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #8 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Router Accessories > Collets
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Standard Porter Cable Base Plate, February 26, 2006

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buggman - See all my reviews

This review is from: PORTER-CABLE 42186 5-3/4-Inch Router Sub-Base (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is the standard Porter Cable base plate for most 690 & 890 series routers.

This base is mainly used in conjunction with Porter Cable or similar generic template guides for pattern work. Porter Cable has the industry standard for template guides & there's a good reason... they work.

The center opening is a bit small for anything over a 1 inch diameter bit, so if you're going to be using a large roundover, chamfer, ogee or any other large bit, you're going to need another sub base. Large opening sub bases can easily be made from lexan or polycarbonate materials of 1/4" to 1/2" thickness.

These bases are specifically made for Porter Cable routers, but with a little engineering, you can adapt it for use with other routers.

This base is black with some holes for viewing your work, but I much prefer a clear base.

If you do a lot of template guided routing, you need one of these bases (along with a good set of template guides).

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Alternative to pricey 2-1/2" hole base, May 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: PORTER-CABLE 42186 5-3/4-Inch Router Sub-Base (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a good alternative to the more expensive clear base with the 2-1/2" hole (that item was backordered and this standard base plate is usually available for less). Just enlarge the hole so it's big enough for larger bits like the the 1/2" roundover, and you can use all the larger 1/2" shank edge forming bits that wouldn't fit through the standard base plate hole. There's still enough meat around the six outer holes if you enlarge the hole to about 1-5/8" with a forstner bit or a holesaw on a drill press. It won't give you a huge hole like the 2-1/2" model, so you can't use a big slot-cutter, but you'll save money over the specialty clear base plate.

5.0 out of 5 stars Router Sub-base, April 4, 2011

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Bob - See all my reviews

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This review is from: PORTER-CABLE 42186 5-3/4-Inch Router Sub-Base (Tools & Home Improvement)

The sub-base for a Porter Cable router was as described. It was sent quickly and fit perfectly. I'm looking forward to using it when other accessories arrive.