Router price

[Andy in Georgetown]

The porter cable 690 that HOT sells for $189.
It would appear that CT sells the same router for $209 but if the pic is correct theirs come complete with the dust collection that HOT wants $69. for.
Could this be or does CT have the wrong pic?

CTC
http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortments/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=137343&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=178805&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=166979&bmUID=995327852738
HOT
http://houseoftools.com/hot/productviewer/product_frameset.asp?id=148&brandid=-1
Andy.

[Russ Phelps St. Albert AB]

Andy; I think it comes with dust collector as I have seen that set in the store before but this may be an "online special" Russ

[Steve in Kemptville, ON]

To know for sure you'd have to get your hands on one of the CTC boxes yourself. In my experience CTC staff have the collective knowledge of a box of rubber bands when it comes to anything that's not in thier computer.

Ok, sorry for the rant... I have some "issues" with CTC ;0

[Mike in Sarnia]

CT price does include the dust collection accessory and it isn't just an online price. Don't let any misinformed clerk tell you otherwise.

[Mike King, Sherwood Park,]

they have that really cool Canadian Tire money, man! LOL!!

[Dan Madill]

Don't laugh too loud!!!...I have over $175.00 saved up, always buy tools with it and when their on Sale to boot!!!...Dan

[Lee]

Have thought about the 693PK. 690 router c/w plunge base & carring case for not a whole lot more

[Herschell Sax - Ottawa]

I agree, Lee. I have the 690 with the base mounted in my table. With the 693, it`s real easy to transfer the motor to the plunge base.

I use the 7529 for a plunge but wish I had gone for the 693 when I bought the 690 as the 7529 is a heavy bugger.

[Randy Gillard]

I have the 693 set, with the fixed base permanently in the table and plunger for freehand. The plunger works reasonably well, and it is quich to change the motor from one base to another once you get the hang of it.

My complaint is with the fixed base in the table. As the height of the bit is adjusted, the coarse threads in the housing are such that the router bit centreline will shift slightly back and forth as the motor is rotated. For critical setups this is a pain. A plunge router would not have this problem.

I think in hindsight I would have bought a big plunger for the table (M12V or similar) and a 2HP plunge router for freehand. More expensive, but more versatile.

Just MHO of course.

Cheers

Randy

[Andy in Georgetown]

The reason I was looking was because I require a small router for the Beall Wood Threader I just aquired. Any suggestions which might work best for this application.

Thanks Andy.

[morty]

my father remembers buying counterfeit parker pens in morocco in the late 50's using CT money, one more blow for Canada's international diplomacy reputation

[Roman]

for all who have ever held the magical router in your hand there is but one.

Mine is an Elu now owned by who knows, I can start it with a cup of coffee on the top, not only does the cup of coffee stay there when I start it it leaves no rings in the coffee perfectly balanced who could ask for more other than your friends and dont lend it out

[Mike in Sarnia]

I use the fixed base in my router table also. I found the best fix for the sloppy fit is to loosen the adjusting nut just enough to allow the motor to turn and then keep either upward or downward pressure on the motor. I found that this essentialy eliminated the misalignment that occurs when you raise the bit. Sure makes for tighter fitting mortises.

[Gord - Cambridge]

Hi

Years agio...Elu was bought by DeWalt, thats why they look the same, and DeWalt is owned by Black & Decker.