Nov
2
2009
Precisely cuts all plastic laminates to create perfect fitting joints in store fixtures, face frames, cabinets and more.
Easily trim wood edges flush with plastic laminate or wood veneer surface after edging has been applied — won’t tear out or splinter wood!
- Available with either Bosch 1618 2 HP router or Porter-Cable 690 1-3/4 HP router.
Since 1974, Art Betterley Enterprises has been regarded as a pioneer in developing specialty tools for the laminate and solid surface industries. Rockler proudly introduces some of Betterley’s most popular tools for solid surface and custom fabrication, including the dustless underscribe router.
- Tapered edge automatically lifts the overlapping laminate for cutting.
- Removes debris while cutting joint especially helpful on long joints when covering cylinders.
- Eliminates dust and chips from collecting under pre-glued laminate.
- Hard-coated aluminum plate won’t mark laminate.
- Easy one-handed operation.
- Comes with Porter-Cable 310 laminate trim motor, router base, 8′ flexible hose that attaches to standard 1-1/2″ vacuum opening, 1/8″ solid carbide bit and instruction manual.
Dustless underscribe base also sold separately (Rockler# 20947).
Create coves in the corner of any 90 degree joint in solid surface material. Ideal for backsplashes and shower stalls! Unique design lets you cut into any 90 corner, enabling you to cove vertical and horizontal joints. 
Fast, smooth, and efficient, the Porter-Cable 893PK gets its formidable strength from a 2-1/4 HP, super-quiet motor with superior electronic feedback and variable speed (10 – 23,000 RPM) to maintain consistent power and control. A built-in dust collection system helps improve visibility, while an easy-to-use knob makes it a snap to fine tune the height; there’s also a bypass control to handle both large and coarse adjustments. The 893PK works with most 890 and 690 router series bases and also boasts machined brass post busing for durability. For added convenience, both the fixed and plunge bases lock or release instantly with a simple finger movement. Best of all, you don’t have to crawl under the table and fiddle with screws to make adjustments–you can re-position right from the tabletop. The 893PK comes with a carrying case, transparent sub-base, 1/4-and 1/2-inch self-releasing collets, a wrench, and a helpful CD-Rom with clear and precise instructions on constructing your own router table. For additional peace of mind, there’s a 1-year limited warranty on parts and accessories.
The Porter-Cable Variable-Speed 694VK 11 Amp fixed router and plunge base kit utilizes a hefty 1-3/4 HP to generate a mind-blowing 10,000-27,500 RPM for ultra-precise cuts on a variety of stock. The six-position adjustable turret makes stepped plunge cuts quick and easy, and motor transitions between fixed and plunge base extremely fast. The micrometer depth adjuster keeps things incredibly precise to 1/128 of an inch. To ensure years of top-notch performance, the 694VK is equipped with a dust-sealed switch and sealed ball bearings to keep dust out. The included collets will accept 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch shank bits. Routing is made easy with the dual, ergonomic rubber handles strategically mounted on the router for easy, comfortable operation.
This may be the most powerful router you’ll ever own. Its 3-1/4-horsepower, 15 amp motor makes quick work of anything you can feed it. I expected it to tear out of my hands at startup, but for its heft, it has an amazingly soft start at every speed: 10,000, 13,000, 16,000, 19,000, and 21,000 rpm. This kind of power doesn’t come without some noise, so be sure to wear hearing protection. The handles are comfortable and offer a secure grip, but at 17-1/2 pounds this is a heavier unit than most routers. The plunge depth range is 3 inches, and there’s no doubt this guy can handle it. The ball bearings are 100 percent sealed, and a six-position depth-stop turret is a nice touch. It takes 1/2-inch shanks, so it could double as a shaper in a smaller shop. Here’s another nice plus: a cool auto-release collet system that ends stuck bits–no more wrench-tapping and pleading! It’s a beauty of a machine for heavy routing or production use. It won’t disappoint you. –Kris Jensen-Van Heste