Well, I was that someone and I am wrong. I didn't realize that Porter Cable made any modifications to the old tried and true 690. I figured Porter Cable just moved onto the 890 series.
It looks like the only real difference between the 690 and 890 is the motor size. My 690 is probably 9 years old. Thanks for correcting me. Terry On Thu, 8 Jan 2009 22:13:06 -0600you write: > >i have the 690 with both bases, and love it. Accept the switch going out >shortly after I got it, i have not had any issues. The repair was covered >under warranty. I think it is 1 3/4 hp router, with the variable speed, and >soft start. Someone said their 690 didn't have those features, but mine >that I got about 3 years ago does. I recently used it to cut raised panels >for doors. i slowed down the speed, and it cut the oak without bogging >down. >Michael
