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PORTER-CABLE Router, Compact, 1.25 HP (450)

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 237 ratings

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Brand PORTER-CABLE
Voltage 120 Volts
Item Weight 5.4 Pounds
Maximum Rotational Speed 27000 RPM
Base Type Fixed

About this item

  • Ergonomically designed to allow for comfortable and assured, single handed control
  • Durable 1.25HP motor delivers the power to meet the toughest applications, Fixed speed, 27,000 rpm
  • Soft-starting motor features full-time electronic feedback that maintains motor speed through the cut
  • Adjustment ring enables controlled bit depth changes to within 1/64-inch
  • Depth ring and clamping mechanism combine to ensure motor remains locked in position
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Customer ratings by feature

Sheerness
5.0 5.0
Easy to hold
4.7 4.7
Easy to use
4.6 4.6
Value for money
4.5 4.5

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PORTER-CABLE Router, Compact, 1.25 HP (450)

Ergonomically designed for comfortable single-handed control, this router with our workhorse 1-1/4 HP motor delivers ample power for the toughest jobs. This soft-starting motor features full-time electronic feedback that maintains motor speed through the cut.

The adjustment ring enables controlled bit depth changes to within 1/64 in. Depth ring and clamping mechanism ensure motor remains locked in position. Large, low-pressure spindle lock button allows for comfortable, single wrench bit changes.

Product Highlights

  • Ergonomically designed to allow for comfortable and assured, single handed control
  • Durable 1.25HP motor delivers the power to meet the toughest applications
  • Soft-starting motor features full-time electronic feedback that maintains motor speed through the cut
  • Multiple shaft-lock detents enable quick and simple bit changes
  • Spring-loaded release tabs allow for quick base removal
  • Aluminum motor housing and base construction provides long term durability
  • Large 4" diameter sub-base accepts universal template guides
  • Extended 8-slot 1/4" collet maximizes surface contact with router bit shank for a tighter grip

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Product Description

Ergonomically designed to allow for comfortable and assured, single handed control . Durable 1.25HP motor delivers the power to meet the toughest applications. Soft-starting motor features full-time electronic feedback that maintains motor speed through the cut. Adjustment ring enables controlled bit depth changes to within 1/64". Depth ring and clamping mechanism combine to ensure motor remains locked in position. Large, low-pressure spindle lock button allows for comfortable, single wrench bit changes.

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Customer Ratings
Maneuverability
4.5
4.7
4.2
4.7
4.8
Versatility
4.4
4.7
4.0
4.7
5.0
Easy to use
4.6
4.4
4.5
4.7
Ergonomic
4.5
4.6
4.6
4.7
Sheerness
5.0
4.3
4.7
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power source
AC/DC
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voltage
120 volts
120 volts
120 volts
120 volts
120 volts
18 volts
weight
5.4 pounds
3.3 pounds
5.5 pounds
4.4 pounds
4.9 pounds

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Bulb Voltage

120 volts

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
237 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, performance, size and ease of use of the router power tool. For example, they mention it's a great little trim router, works awesome for finishing 80% lowers and is compact. They appreciate the ease of set up and use, saying it'll be easy to set up with one hand. Customers also appreciate the value for money saying it’s well worth the price.

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21 customers mention18 positive3 negative

Customers like the quality of the router power tool. They mention it's a well-designed, great product, and perfect for their needs. Some say that it'll be handy in the shop.

"This is a great little trim router. I bought it for milling out 80% lowers, works great! Used with the Easy Jig Gen 2...." Read more

"...Works well, is light, powerful, gets the job done quick and neatly. If this one got lost or stolen, I would buy the same router again." Read more

"Great tool, this is my 6th router in my shop." Read more

"...HP's models , I think I'll get a few more of these as they are very handy in the shop." Read more

17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the router power tool. They mention that it works well, runs great, and gets the job done. Some say that it's small, light weight, and powerful.

"...I bought it for milling out 80% lowers, works great! Used with the Easy Jig Gen 2. Go slow and mill one hash mark at a time...." Read more

"...Works well, is light, powerful, gets the job done quick and neatly. If this one got lost or stolen, I would buy the same router again." Read more

"Works great" Read more

"...Works great!." Read more

10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

Customers like the size of the router power tool. They mention it's compact, light weight, and very powerful. Some say it'll be great for rounding over and cove cuts.

"Worth every penny! Compact and super easy to use. Not heavy at all." Read more

"...It's perfect as a small cut great for rounding over and cove cuts and so much better the using a laminate trimmer. Porter Cable is P.C...." Read more

"This machine has a very small base for as tall as it is...." Read more

"...It is smaller in size but with the full circumference base housing leaving no chance for flexing or varying depth which has been a problem with the..." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers find the router easy to set up and use. They also appreciate the great ergonomics, which make it comfortable to hold and easy to maneuver.

"Overall this is a great little router. The ergonomics are great. It is comfortable to hold and easy to maneuver...." Read more

"Worth every penny! Compact and super easy to use. Not heavy at all." Read more

"...I love how quick and easy this router is to set up and so easy to use "one hand" easy...." Read more

"Awesome price, usability, and delivery" Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the router power tool. They say it is well worth the price and an excellent choice.

"Worth every penny! Compact and super easy to use. Not heavy at all." Read more

"Awesome price, usability, and delivery" Read more

"Nice and light. Excellent tool at this price point." Read more

"...I have small hands and I find it comfortable. Well worth the price!" Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the power of the router. They mention that it has good power, is a powerful machine, and is more powerful than laminate routers in tight spots.

"...Works well, is light, powerful, gets the job done quick and neatly. If this one got lost or stolen, I would buy the same router again." Read more

"...It is comfortable to hold and easy to maneuver. There is plenty of power and the soft start motor is really nice...." Read more

"Good as it gets for palm routers in the $100 range. Good power. Works best to remove the best to change bits. Thats why it only gets 4 starts...." Read more

"plenty of power, the table could be a bit larger, but I'll fix that. I have small hands and I find it comfortable. Well worth the price!" Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the light of the router power tool. They say it's an excellent tool at this price point, and is good for light duty. Customers also mention that it does the job without being bulky like a full sized router.

"...Works well, is light, powerful, gets the job done quick and neatly. If this one got lost or stolen, I would buy the same router again." Read more

"...Good for light duty but not for continuous cutting!" Read more

"Nice and light. Excellent tool at this price point." Read more

"Does the job without being bulky like my full sized router. Works very well." Read more

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Juan Carlos Jaimes
5.0 out of 5 stars calidad
Reviewed in Mexico on January 30, 2017
Michael Cochrane
5.0 out of 5 stars not so great little router
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2014
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5.0 out of 5 stars router
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in Canada on January 29, 2017
Graham Stratford
4.0 out of 5 stars A nice little router.
Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2020