Enhanced SEO: PORTER-CABLE 5-3/4-Inch Router Sub Base (42186) Review

The bottom plate I received was the original Porter Cable. It mates perfectly with Porter cable sockets and thanks to an updated design allows the base plate to be centered on the motor shaft. Great upgrade for a classic router that still performs like a champ!

Essential part for using My Porter dovetail cable cutter. Works great as I expected. I bought this with my first router and after looking at other options I decided to stick with all of Porter's wired router accessories. I didn't want to take any chances with some of the other subbases I found there. While I'm sure there are worthy ones out there, I just didn't have enough knowledge or experience to feel completely comfortable pushing the limits. Again, I'm very glad I made this choice as it…

I have decided on a Rockler dovetail mount and have had my eye on a new router for a while. I chose the Porter-Cable 892 because it had more features to make it more convenient to use. However, the base of this router is clean and the opening is 2-1/2 inches. The guide bushing included in the dovetail kit just didn't fit this base. This carrier plate fits the Porter-Cable 892 and is ideal for the guide bush. The problem is solved. Yes! It appears to be of very good quality, in fact harder than…

I bought this part thinking it would fit my porter cable router as I needed a new plate to hold my brass insertion tool. The center hole has (4) square marks protruding into the hole making it impossible to install the brass bushing assembly for the insertion tool. A Dremel hole needs to be drilled for a correct fit. In addition, the 6 surrounding viewing holes also have a portion of each hole blocked by a linear protrusion that limits part of the viewing area (you can see these features in the