Porter-Cable 97310 Laminate Trimmer Kit

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

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The Porter-Cable 9730 Laminate Trimmer Kit is the perfect tool for most trimming, edge forming, and hinge routing jobs. With three bases included in the kit, this trimmer will handle just about any type of trimming job. The heavy-duty motor spins at 30,000 RPM for ultra-clean routing, and its ergonomic design allows for easy one-handed operation. Adjusting the bit depth in the 1/4 inch collet is made easy with the Micro-set adjustment knob, and the spindle lock feature allows for single wrench bit changes. The durable cast aluminum base ensures long term durability, as does the sealed ball bearing design that keeps dust away from these vital components.

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Porter-Cable 97310 Laminate Trimmer Kit

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 18.2 x 5 inches ; 16.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 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: B0000222Z7
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 97310
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,439 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Porter Cable Installers kit, January 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Porter-Cable 97310 Laminate Trimmer Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

A nice tool which includes most everything you would want with a small router package like this. I use the offset base most, and the collet is easy to use and bits adjust easily for height. The only problem I have is that the bit chatters when used with the offset base. It has some play in it that is not a problem when using a flush trimmer bit with a bearing, but when other bits are inserted they don't cut smoothly. The other bases work very well though.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this little router, March 3, 2005

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David C. Brayton (Healdsburg, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable 97310 Laminate Trimmer Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've been using this things for about a month now. It's a wonderful little router. I can easily handle it with one hand. I am comfortable using this thing in any orientation--horizontal, vertical or upside down.

I grab this router for edge treatments, like round overs or chamfers. It has more than enough power for these jobs. I used it to round over about 50' of hickory. It did a splendid job on this very tough wood.

The bits are easy enough to change. There is a collet lock button. You press the button to prevent the collet from spinning and then you can loosen the collet with one wrench.

UPDATE 01AUG2006. Well, I don't love this router as much. When I use this router for more than a couple of minutes, invariably my wrists start to hurt, like tendinitis or carpal tunnel. The reason is that the diameter is just too big for my hand (I wear medium size gloves). When I grip the router tight to make sure it is under control, there is simply too much force placed on the wrist joint (which is a phenomonally complicated, delicate joint).