Porter-Cable 97311 Deluxe Laminate Trimmer Kit

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

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The Porter-Cable 97311 Deluxe Laminate Trimmer Kit is the perfect tool kit for most trimming, edge forming, joining laminate, and hinge routing jobs. With four bases included in the kit, this trimmer will handle just about any type of trimming job imaginable. 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 97311 Deluxe Laminate Trimmer Kit

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 18.2 x 5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 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: B0000222Z3
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 97311
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,884 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #66 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Routers

Customer Reviews

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78 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Brian, February 10, 2000

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brian (Whitehall, MI.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 97311 Deluxe Laminate Trimmer Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've tested many different laminate trimmer kits that are on the market and have found the porter cable deluxe kit to be the best value for the money. The four different bases that come with the kit allow you to do most any kind of trimming with precision and comfort. The undercut base is especially usefull for making perfect seams on large counter tops. when adjusted properly the seams almost dissapear. The porter cable router itself is smooth running with very little vibration as compared to others. The only down side that I can see is changing the bases can be somewhat combersome and time consuming, however, the added time it takes to change the base is offset by the amount of time it saves by doing the job faster and more accurately.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice very nice, December 8, 2001

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Toolpig "toolpig" (Troy , KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable 97311 Deluxe Laminate Trimmer Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I can't think of any thing else you would want in a laminate trimmer. It's got everything. It's not hard to change out the bases when the time comes. I wish it was a little smoother and a lot quieter in operation though. It's not any better in those respects than my ten year old Bosch. It is far more flexible though . I was going to get another Bosch but this was cheaper and Makita didn't offer one in a kit.

42 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Nice but less than accurate flush trimming, August 19, 2002

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J Binkert (Toronto) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 97311 Deluxe Laminate Trimmer Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

Two weeks old and it's going back. The router base setup is less than ideal. A mounted bit should be at 90 degrees to the base but it's off by a degree or two. If you're trimming 1/4" to 3/8" off the side of a hardwood facing this is less than ideal. The bits pilot bearing runs hard against the lower material leaving a mark and the edge of the facing requires substantial sanding after your done. Checked out a few others in the store and they have the same problem. Called P&C and they claim it should be 90 degrees. The offset base heats up from the vinyl belt in the housing making the unit warm to hold for long runs.

The unit itself feels well made but adjusting the depth is a bother with the base lock loose the base is free to canter a 1/16 - 1/8 so you're always adjusting and then tightening, adjusting then tightening trying to get it just right.

Disappointing.