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Porter-Cable's 890 Series 21/4 HP Router System
Compact enough for free-hand routing, yet powerful
& convenient enough to be used in a router table. |
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890 Series Router Features:
 21/4 HP, 12 Amp Soft-Start Motor #8902
Variable Speed 10,000-23,000 RPM with Electronic Feedback
Motor transitions quickly between the fixed base (#8901), plunge base (#8931), and traditional spiral down bases (690 Series)
Handle-access, dual-position on/off switch with automatic bit-changing lock-"off".
Macro-height lever for coarse adjustments and tool-less motor release.
Fine depth settings to 1/128" with micro-adjustment knob.
Release the motor, adjust bit height, and clamp the motor from above the router table with 3/16" hex socket or Height Adjustment Knob #75301.
Kits sold at Coastal Tool:
892 21/4 HP Fixed-Base Router Kit
894PK 21/4 HP Multi-Base Router Kit w/GripVac Attachment |
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GripVac Handle #8911 Features:
The GripVac Replaces the knob on the fixed base (#8901).
Two Gripping Options:
1. Grip around the handle like
traditional D-Style bases.
2. Back-of-hand support for
palm-gripping the router motor.
Through-the-handle dust port for vacuum hook-up.
8911 GripVac Handle |
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Height Adjustment Knob #75301 Features:
When an 890 Series Router is mounted in a router table the Height Adjustment Knob can be used to make quick and easy micro adjustments.
75301 Height Adjustment Knob |
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The muscle of the 890 router series comes from a Porter-Cable built, 21/4 horsepower, soft start motor. "With adjustable speeds from 10 to 23,000 rpm, this powerful motor handles most routing tasks from raised panels in a router table to rounding the edge on a table top," said Mark Woodlief, senior product line manager of woodworking products for Porter-Cable. "Smooth routing performance is guaranteed by utilizing advancements in electronics that feedback and maintain a constant rpm, even under heavy loads."
To ensure accuracy and convenience, the model 890 features a dedicated knob designed for easy micro-height adjustments both in and out of a router table. After quickly positioning the motor height using the macro lever, fingertip adjustments to 1/128" are accomplished by rotating the micro-height adjustment knob. When mounted in a router table, adjustments are made by engaging the knob through the tabletop using a 3/16" hex socket or Porter-Cable accessory model 75301.
"Woodworkers want all adjustments for router table's up top where the bit is clearly visible and easy to measure height," said Woodlief. "From above the router table you can release the 890 motor from the base, make all height adjustments, access the collet for bit changes, and clamp the 890 motor back down to begin routing."
Other convenience features of the 890 include a dual-position dust proof switch, overmold finger grips on the handles and motor barrel. The switch, which is accessible with both hands securely on the handles, features a secondary position located at the top of the router motor. Linked together, the top switch always extends past the top of the router motor in the "ON" position for easy access in and out of a router table and from multiple hand-gripping positions.
For existing Porter-Cable router owners, the 890 router series maintains compatibility features to current routers that allow for added value. The clear, 21/2" large opening sub-base is interchangeable with sub-bases from the popular model 690 series routers. The 890 router series accepts existing Porter-Cable edge guides. All 890 models include Porter-Cable's premium 1/4" and 1/2" self-releasing collet system for easy bit removal. Most importantly, with the easy removal of the rack on the 890, the powerful 21/4 horsepower motor will spiral into 690 series bases, thus offering additional expansion opportunities and unique jig and fixture set-ups. |
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