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   docotter | Oct 09, 2009 05:03am | #1

   For a long time I used a PC 690 in my router table. I didn't upgrade unti I decided that I needed to run a big panel raiser. Then I went for the PC SpeedMatic, which lives in the router table. The nice thing is that the 690 is relatively inexpensive, but still a quality tool, which preserves funds for additional capabilites.

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   Quickstep | Oct 09, 2009 05:42am | #2

   I agree with Doc. I used a 690 in my router table for literally decades. When it came time to upgrade the router in the table, I bought a "D" handle base for the 690 and continue to use it as my handheld router today.

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   woodroad | Oct 09, 2009 01:46pm | #5

   Thanks, I`ll be looking at the 690.  Looks like I might be buying two now.

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   woodroad | Oct 09, 2009 01:43pm | #4

   Thanks Doc for the information.

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   flairwoodworks | Oct 09, 2009 06:01am | #3

   Milwaukee!!! I bought the Bosch first, then the Milwaukee, then the Porter Cable (all the models you listed. I still have all three, and the Milwaukee is the one which I reach for first.

   Chris @ www.flairwoodworks.com
   and www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com)

    - Success is not the key to happiness.  Happiness is the key to success.  If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer

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   woodroad | Oct 09, 2009 01:56pm | #6

   Like I was telling Doc and Quickstep Looks like I will be in the market for two. As of now, Milwaukee 5616-24 will be one of them .  I have the Grizzly saw with the router table bed attached. I think I will strap one under there and give it a try. ( I have a stand alone table also) I might put the PC speedamatic there. For shaping as well as routing. If not the PC vs690 -- Thanks for your input 

   Note: The stand alone table is an old Craftsman type that I might do away with.

   Edited 10/9/2009 6:59 am ET by woodroad

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   SARGEgrinder47 | Oct 09, 2009 04:04pm | #7

   I sold a Bosch and DW 621 to get the Milwaukee 24 Combo pack. I used a PC 690 for years. I run a Milwaukee 3 1/2 HP in my table. The Milwaukees's are Hosses and my weapon of choice at this point.

   Good luck...Sarge..

   Woodworkers' Guild of Georgia