Porter-Cable 7518 Speedmatic 15 Amp 3-1/4 HP Fixed Base 5-Speed Router @ richardeward.com

Porter-Cable 7518 Speedmatic 15 Amp 3-1/4 HP Fixed Base 5-Speed Router
from Porter-Cable

Features:

• Gets the toughest routing jobs done with a powerful 3-1/4 HP motor with five-speeds between 10,000 and 21,000 RPM
• Soft-starting feature reduces torque at start-up
• Aluminum motor housing and sealed ball bearing construction increase durability
• Measures 11 x 7 x 11 inches (LxWxH) and weighs 14-1/2 pounds

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Worst collets
  I have 35 routers. I owned and regulary used 7 Porter Cable routers, including 3ea. 7518s. All of the Porter Cable routers created a chattered result. The collet run-out vibration sometimes caused bits to loosen in the collet while routing. The motor arbors were fine, but all 7ea. 1/2" collets averaged .007" run-out at the top of a 1 1/2 double flutted bit. The bit was turned 180 dgrees and the collets retested at 180 dregrees, but the run-out remained the same. The worst had .015" run-out, so it was thown... more info

• GREAT MACHINE
  Porter-Cable 7518 Speedmatic 15 Amp 3-1/4 Horsepower Fixed Base 5-Speed Router
  VERY GOOD MACHINE I WOULD RECOMED TO ANYONE

• good, powerful router
  A very good, powerful router. Good for big bits and heavy cuts. We use this router motor in conjunction with the Bench Dog lift and table to make a "mini shaper" for some special machining. Have bought and installed 5 of these routers. I just use the motor in the lift. I have not used the router on a base free hand. It is heavy. I would reccomend this model more use in a router lift or for a heavy duty operation like sink cutouts or pattern cutting. I think you buy this one for its power. The soft start... more info

• Another Porter-Cable Plus
  When it comes to woodworking, Porter-Cable is my choice of tool. This router is another fine example.

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