Porter-Cable 691 11 Amp 1-3/4-Horsepower D-Handle Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed to help streamline all woodworking projects, the Porter-Cable 691 11 Amp 1-3/4 horsepower D-handle router comes with 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch collets. An innovative auto-release feature stops bits from getting stuck in the machine, saving you time and effort. And thanks to an 11 Amp motor, this router runs very smoothly. It also has rough-and-tough machined aluminum housing, a powerful 11 Amp, 2-1/4 HP motor, and a completely sealed ball bearing design to guard against wear and tear and prevent heat damage. To ensure that each cut matches your needs, you can adjust the depth to within 1/64 of an inch. The 691 includes a D-handle base with a locking trigger (which you can turn on/off without fumbling or looking away from your work), and can also be used with Porter-Cable's plunge base or dual-handle fixed base (sold separately), making it a snap to change out bases as your project demands. The 691 also comes with motor #6912, base #6911, 1/4-inch collet #42999, 1/2-inch collet #42950, two collet wrenches #42596, and instruction manual.

From the Manufacturer

Porter-Cable’s D-Handle, fixed base 691 1-1/2 HP, 27,500 RPM router is ideal for woodworking, remodeling, trim and home improvement projects. Its D-Handle delivers a low center of gravity and a trigger lock-on feature for increased tool control in hard and soft woods and engineered material like melamine and PVC trim. Macro-adjust the tool with the cam-lock lever for simple edge-forming. Use the micro depth adjustments for bit depth changes accurate to 1/128 of an inch. It accepts collets for 1/4 and 1/2 inch shank bits and features an auto-release collet system minimizing frozen bits. Ninety-day money back guarantee, 3 year limited warranty, 1 year free service contract.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 8.8 x 12 inches ; 9.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 pounds (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.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000222VJ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 691
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,042 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #23 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Routers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Handy Tool for the Shop, March 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Porter-Cable 691 11 Amp 1-3/4-Horsepower D-Handle Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets (Tools & Home Improvement)

I found this tool to be up to the usual Porter Cable high standard. It was well finished, and ready to go out of the box. I especially liked the D-handle with trigger motor control which allowed for instant on/off control of the tool. Bits are securely held in the collet, and come out freely when the collet is loosened. There is plenty of power for a hand held router, and the torque is applied smoothely so the tool does not jerk in one's hand. The only reason I did not give this tool the highest rating is because of the "knuckle buster" type of wrench system used to loosen and tighten the collet, but this is typical of all Porter cable routers.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Router, November 1, 2000

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jeff (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 691 11 Amp 1-3/4-Horsepower D-Handle Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets (Tools & Home Improvement)

This router is great for a first or only router because of its versatility. You can buy a plunge base if you need it, but i dont really care for it too much but it is cheaper than a new diecent router.The dhandle is a great feature it gives you alot more contol than just the two knobs found on most routers.1 1/2 hp is pleanty of power for most applications.The collet i dont mind but use real wrenches,the ones in the kit are cheap and tend to cut your fingers especially if the bit is in there really tight.The 690 series is the most popular router, many other accesories are avalible, which make it even more versitle.If this is your 1st router of your 50th, you have to have one.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I use it all day long., September 26, 2000

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"pfcondeezndan" (Juniata, Nebraska, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 691 11 Amp 1-3/4-Horsepower D-Handle Router with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a wonderful router. We have made blind, taporing, dovetail socket routs, and parts to match. With this router we wiz right through the ladder rails and rungs with no complaints from this router. I just wish that the bits would keep up with the router. The "D" handle is just the perfect size, and the locking trigger is perfect for all of the routing that we do. The only complaint that i would have with this, and this is with every router I have ever come to research, and use, is that you can not hook up a vacume source anywhere on the router. Luckily i work in a wood shop with my father, and he is definatly from the "old school" and we designed a great design for that. Thanks Porter Cable, Daniel Kroeker Juniata, Nebraska GO HUSKERS!!