Porter-Cable 6911 D-Handle Base

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy optimum power and control with the 6911 from Porter-Cable. Featuring a helpful trigger switch that prevents you from having to look away from your work, this base is a pleasure to hold and handle. During careful edging work you'll appreciate the safe and secure balance of weight afforded by the D-handle and side knob, and shifting both forward and backward is always smooth and stable--never worry about things tipping or toppling over. Precision and accuracy are also guaranteed, thanks to the micrometer ring circling the base--it allows you to make adaptations to within 1/64 of an inch. The 6911 is compatible with Porter-Cable router motors no. 6902 and 6912.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 8.8 x 12 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000222VH
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6911
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,985 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #90 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Router Accessories > Router Accessories & Parts

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get a grip, July 13, 2000

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okwoodworker "okwoodworker" (Owasso, OK USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 6911 D-Handle Base (Tools & Home Improvement)

My D-handle base came as part of a router package I bought from Amazon.com. I can't imagine not having the D-handle. The toggle switch on the PC 690 is not very conveniently located. The D-handle base has the trigger switch, which turns on and off without fumbling or taking your eyes off the work. In addition, I think it gives me a more stable grip than holding the two standard knobs on the sides. Forward-backward tilt is much more easily controlled with the D-handle.

If you get the D-handle base as part of a package, it's obviously cheaper, but if not, I'd still recommend considering it.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What do you do with the model 690's cord?, October 11, 2000

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"jcw16" (Canton Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 6911 D-Handle Base (Tools & Home Improvement)

I love the control and stability afforded by the d-handle. My only beef is that the base is designed for the Porter Cable 691 router motor. What do you do with the extra cord length of the 690 motor when it is installed in the d-handle base? It appears the only difference between the 690 and 691 motor is the length of the cord (which is plugged into the d-handle to activate the trigger switch). The extra cord length of the 690 motor is a bit cumbersome to wind around the motor. The PC model 690 motor I own was acquired with the 693PK package, (#1001 base and #6931 plunge base), and I really don't want to spend an additional $110+ for the 691 as the 690 fits, adjusts, and operates exceptionally. Any suggestions as to what to do with the extra cord length>

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars William Elefritz, January 31, 2002

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William A. Elefritz (Williamstown, West Virginia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 6911 D-Handle Base (Tools & Home Improvement)

I just got it and mounted the router and I love it. I coiled the cord on the router and put a plastic tie around the cord and ran another wire tie through the top and bound it on the top. But if anyone else does this make sure you leave enough slack the adjust the depth of the cutter bit.