The Porter Cable 450 1.25 HP Max Torque Compact Router is ergonomically designed for a comfortable, one-handed use. The 1.25 horse power provides the power for the toughest application along with the soft-starting motor allowing the motor to maintain speed throughout the cut. The large, low-pressure spindle lock button with multiple shaft-lock detents allows for quick and comfortable, single wrench bit changes. The spring-loaded release tab allows for quick base removal while the adjustment ring enables controlled bit depth changes to within 1/64 in. The 450 includes: motor, standard base and wrench.
- Ergonomically designed to allow for comfortable and assured, single handed control
- Durable 1.25 HP 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 in.
- 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
- 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 in. diameter sub-base accepts universal template guides
- Extended 8-slot 1/4 in. collet maximizes surface contact with router bit shank for a tighter grip