Porter Cable Air Compressor Guide

Product Description
Ultra-powerful and at the same time super-quiet, the Porter-Cable 892 router offers smooth, dependable operation at a variable speeds between 10,000 and 23,000 RPM. This helpful router tool lets you make adjustments–like rotating the height adjustment knob, locking and unlocking the motor from the mount, and locking the spindle–all from right above the table. Great for all types of woodworking projects, the 892 features a 2-1/4 HP motor, an auto-spindle lock that allows for conveniant and quick one-hand bit changes, and a bypass control that’s perfect for both larger adjustments and taking out the motor. Made for use with many of the 890 and 690 series router bases, the 892 comes with a CD-ROM that offers instructions for the process of constructing a router table in clear, concise steps; a versatile carrying case with extra bit and part storage; a generously sized, transparent sub-base; 1/4 and 1/2-inch self-releasing collets; and a handy wrench. For added peace of mind, this tool also has a 1-year limited warranty.
Techincal Specifications
• 2-1/4-horsepower motor for smooth, reliable operation
• Alter height, lock and unlock, and release motor from the mount–all from above, not below, the table
• Auto-spindle lock for one-handed bit changes
• Weighs 12.6-pounds when shipped; comes with a 1-year limited warranty on parts and accessories
• Includes carrying case, sub-base, 1/4- and 1/2-inch self-releasing collets, and wrench.
Customer Review
This is the “perfect fit” for router table use. I can’t comment on hand-held use because it immediately went into the router table. This machine is smooth cutting, powerful and quiet. The features for the table mount are perfect. PC put a lot of thought into this one! You can adjust the bit height using the 75301 height adjustment knob, lock/unlock the motor from the mount and lock the spindle all from above. The spindle/collet raises enough that you don’t have to reach down inside the mount to get to the collet nut. My only gripe was that the height adjustment knob is an accessory costing an extra twenty to thirty bucks depending on where you find it. Amazon doesn’t carry it yet but a web search will turn up a bunch of sites that do. I thought I’d save a few bucks and just use a 1/4 drive 3/16″ socket and extension bar but none of the sockets I have found will fit through the hole in the base. The knob from PC has a second, located lower, plastic guide that helps to align the knob shaft with the height adjuster mounted on the base. I guess the best bet is to spend a few more bucks and get the PC version.
This unit comes with an interactive cd that is very well done. Even has plans and a short movie from the router workshop on building a table. Very well done I might add.
All in all I would give it six stars if I could.
This is an up-date to a reveiw I posted in 2003 the same week I got this router. Well the good news is after 3 years of regular use I would still give this router 6 stars if I could. I figure I saved major money over buying a “router lift” type of accessorie because this router does all of that and does it well. The not-so-good-news is the router was recalled. I called my service center and drove over to be presented with a brand new router motor. Yes I am well out of warranty but they gave me the brand new motor, no questions asked! I don’t think I could ask for more. I have since purchased the vac. handle kit and can rave over the performance of that item too. Once again, six stars if they would let me! I’ve never had one moment of dissatsifaction. I have had to make a few minor adjustments over the years but performance has never really suffered. Give this one a good look. I know you won’t be disappointed. I sure haven’t been!