Porter-Cable 7539 3-1/4 HP Speedmatic 5-Speed Plunge Router | 
| Brand: Porter-Cable
List Price: $708.83
Buy New: $349.00
You Save: $359.83 (51%)
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 6124
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 17.3
Dimensions (in): 14.8 x 14.8 x 11
MPN: 7539
Model: 7539
UPC: 039404075390
EAN: 0039404075390
ASIN: B0000222V7
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Soft start for smooth performance | | • | 5 speed 15-amp motor maintains constant speed under load | | • | Aluminum motor housing prevents heat build-up | | • | Auto-release collets | | • | Smooth plunge mechanism with fully enclosed springs |
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Product Description
15A, 5 Speed, Ball Bearing 3-1/4 HP Plunge Router With Soft Start, Maintains Constant Speed Under Load, 1/2" Collet Capacity, Precision Machined Aluminum Housing Adjust Quickly & Accurately, Includes 1/2" Collet, Wrenches & Manual.
Amazon.com Review
This may be the most powerful router you'll ever own. Its 3-1/4-horsepower, 15 amp motor makes quick work of anything you can feed it. I expected it to tear out of my hands at startup, but for its heft, it has an amazingly soft start at every speed: 10,000, 13,000, 16,000, 19,000, and 21,000 rpm. This kind of power doesn't come without some noise, so be sure to wear hearing protection. The handles are comfortable and offer a secure grip, but at 17-1/2 pounds this is a heavier unit than most routers. The plunge depth range is 3 inches, and there's no doubt this guy can handle it. The ball bearings are 100 percent sealed, and a six-position depth-stop turret is a nice touch. It takes 1/2-inch shanks, so it could double as a shaper in a smaller shop. Here's another nice plus: a cool auto-release collet system that ends stuck bits--no more wrench-tapping and pleading! It's a beauty of a machine for heavy routing or production use. It won't disappoint you. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 Great Router for table mounting August 23, 2000
Alan L. Wieskamp (Hills, Iowa United States)
69 out of 69 found this review helpful
I spent a lot of time researching the best router to do everything that I wanted and this one was one of the best. If you want a great article on routers, see American Woodworker magazine, February 2000. It compares all of the big boys.It has a great soft start 3 1/4 hp motor that has five speeds and will handle any bit and wood combination I've thrown at it. The router's base will allow for 3 3/8" bit diameters. Most of the other 3 hp models will only handle 2 1/2" diameter bits. This is good if you want a router to use on a table to run panel bits or large moulding bits. The router's downfalls are that it doesn't lend itself to be conveneint to use on a router table. The plunge lock lever needs to be pushed and held all the time while you are adjusting the depth. Makes you wish you had a third hand. It also does not have a shaft lock, so bit changes require two wrenches. It does have a trigger switch that is handle mounted. (a must have for any router) and you can order a dust attachement from Porter Cable to hook up to your shop vac. What I've learned about this router is that you need a second router to do hand held work for trimming laminate and doing small routing work. (1/2" bit diameter and less) This one at 20 pounds is too heavy for hand held work. My suggestion would be to get a good 1 1/2 or 2 hp model for lighter jobs.
Super workhorse!!! March 30, 2001
Steve Gilliana (Bartlett, IL USA)
29 out of 30 found this review helpful
This is the most powerful router I have ever used. As a dedicated hobbyist I wanted a router to use with my Incra Jig to make boxes. I originally bought the Bosch 2 HP and tried to make one cut and packed it up and returned to get this PC. The difference in power is amazing when cutting oak and walnut. You will need the adjustment knob accessory to make raising and lowering easier in your table,(I also removed the plunge spring handle to make it easier to adjust). It is very large and heavy so to use it for regular routing I believe would be cumbersome on lighter work. The screws that mount the sole plate are hefty and up to the task. If you need power this fits the bill.
THE best router July 3, 2000
Joseph Dungan (Baltimore, MD USA)
26 out of 31 found this review helpful
Before I buy anything I do a lot of research. I looked into this router through many venues and it has proven to be incredible! It does everything - I make furniture and this is one of the best tools around. I would suggest this to a beginner or an expert. Great control - and having the ability to treat this as a plunge or a stationary router!...don't buy anything else.
Nothing's gonna stop this router! February 28, 2001
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
The first time I used this router, I could not believe how nicely it cut. Even on oak, it cuts as fast as you can feed it. I have mine in a table, since it is pretty heavy, and I bought it knowing that I would be doing raised panel doors with it. I have never gotten a burn on anything, and the speed adjustment is great. Before this, I had only used Craftsman routers, and I haven't since. I plan on getting a smaller Porter Cable in the future for hand work.
 mega power machine March 6, 2002
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
If you want a router with power, this is the one.Excellent for Cutting molding and raised panel in router table and much easier with micro adjust knob that comes at as a extra
purchase.
Shopped around a lot before the purchase because most big routers out there didn't have the large bit diameter opening in the base plate for large diameter panel raising bits.
Is Very loud, but havn't heard a quiet router yet that was worth owning.
Forget buying this for hand-held applications! Very Heavy and
dangerously powerful
If you want a router for hand routing, this is DEFINATLY not the one.
Great for Router table application, except it doesn't come with a micro height adjustment knob, which it should have for the price. Also, the base plate screws (which you need to remove for router table plate attachment) are HUGE!!!! Had to go run out and get a super large screwdriver so i wouldn't strip the slots out when removing. Also, it has a flat top which is nice when you need to change bits. I couldn't imagine putting a 1/4" shank bit in this monster! All bits I use are 1/2" shank for this machine.
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