Porter cable 892 router plunge base question

[Dave Mcintire]

Does a 6931 plunge base fit a model 892 porter cable router?

[Jim Rimmer]

That's an interesting question. Amazon says: "The 6931 is made specially for use with routers 690, 9690, and 691". Just looking at pictures, I wold say no and then I wonder, if it would why doesn't PC promote that? More revenue for selling two bases but customer loyalty if they are interchangeable. I guess you need to go somewhere where they have both on the shelf and see if will. Good luck and post your results.

[Paul Murphy]

It might work if you unscrew the "rack" from the 892 motor housing. I don't know for certain, so you might wait and see if someone else has tried this.

[Curt Harms]

It might work if you unscrew the "rack" from the 892 motor housing. I don't know for certain, so you might wait and see if someone else has tried this.
I think Paul has it right although I'm not certain. I know the 690 series motors won't find the 890 series plunge bases, the 690 motor has 4 "studs" sticking out of the motor, the 890 plunge base has 2 slots. It's a shame because IMO the current 890 plunge base is sweet, better than the 690 plunge base. the 690 plunge base I had was too stiff and too sticky. I did see a pic where somebody made 2 more grooves in an 890 base so a 690 motor would fit but there wouldn't be much metal left on the plunge base by the time the grooves were cut.