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Originally Posted by Zeke View Post
Yeah, the have a tendency to not heal overnight. I've had a Porter Cable router explode in blue and yellow flames while holding on with both hands. That will get your attention. I took it to the tool repair and donated it for any parts that they might be able to use. In hindsight I should have mined the switch and the bearings. I did keep the base as they are universal to all PC routers.

And the power cord, of course.
I assume you have the #690 routers? They do not quit. We have a few 3.25 hp one for production work. Those are good routers. On the 690, Sometime the handle strips or that's where the base cracks.
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