Are Porter Cable routers being discontinued?

Are Porter Cable routers being discontinued?

Porter Cable is no longer going to produce routers. Sales are now limited to stock on hand everywhere.

Are Porter Cable routers any good?

The Porter-Cable 895PK gets our highest praises for it’s adjustability and ease of use. For us one of the most important features in a good quality router is the ability to quickly and accurately adjust the depth of cut.

What has happened to Porter Cable?

The company ended production of consumer level tools, and repositioned itself as a manufacturer of professional power tools. In October 2004, the Pentair Tools Group — comprising Porter-Cable, Delta Machinery, DeVilbiss Air Power, and others — was purchased by Black & Decker, now Stanley Black & Decker.

Did DeWalt Buy Porter Cable?

In 1994, DeWalt took over the German woodworking power tool producer ELU, and used ELU’s technology to expand their tool line. DeWalt is now a popular brand of tools for commercial contractors. In 2004, Black and Decker bought rival power tool manufacturer Porter-Cable and combined it with DeWalt in Jackson, Tennessee.

Does Porter Cable make a cordless router?

Going where cordless has never gone before, Porter-Cable recently introduced the industry’s first cordless router, its model 9290. It features a 19.2-volt battery that powers a 23,000-rpm, 600-watt motor that’s equivalent to just over 3/4 hp. The router includes a 1/4-in.

Are all router bits universal?

There are two common sizes of router bit shanks: 1/4″ and 1/2″. Many routers come with interchangeable 1/4″ and 1/2″ collets so that either size bit can be used, but some accept only 1/4″ shank bits. Except for very small and very large profiles, router bits typically are available in both shank diameters.

Where is Porter Cable manufactured?

Porter-Cable is headquartered in Jackson, Tennessee. Manufacturing in the United States has mostly ceased; tools are now made primarily in Mexico and China.