Bora Portamate
Variable Speed 3-1/4 HP Router Motor - PM-P254
The Bora® Portamate PM-P254 router motor is a heavy-duty 3-1/4 HP, 15 amp router motor with variable-speed control and premium NSK bearings for extended life and minimal bit run out. It features a soft-start motor that prevents sudden power surges and is easy on your nerves when you hit...
Details
The Bora® Portamate PM-P254 router motor is a heavy-duty 3-1/4 HP, 15 amp router motor with variable-speed control and premium NSK bearings for extended life and minimal bit run out. It features a soft-start motor that prevents sudden power surges and is easy on your nerves when you hit the on switch. The adjustable speed control is completely sealed for reliability in the harshest of router table or CNC conditions, and is engineered to maintain constant speed under load.
Features:
- Five speeds with a variable speed range from 10,000 to 22,000 RPM let you dial in the speed for a large variety of bit sizes
- Motor maintains constant speed under load
- Premium NSK bearings for extended life and minimal bit run out
- Sized to fit most 4-1/4'' router lifts or CNC router mounts
- Additional location pins make it compatible with many 3.25 HP router bases
- Motor: 3-1/4 HP, 15 Amp,120V
- Variable Speed Range: 10,000-22,000 RPM
- Motor Diameter: 4-1/4"
- Weight: 10 lb
- Model: PM-P254
- Warranty: 1 Year
- (1) Bora Portamate PM-P254 - Variable Speed 3-1/4 HP Router Motor
- (1) 1/4'' Collet
- (1) 1/2'' Collet
- (2) Offset Collet Wrenches
- (1) Operator's Manual
This motor is designed specifically for use with router lifts or CNC machines that specify a 4-1/4" diameter router motor. The additional location pins make the router motor compatible with standard 3-1/4 HP router motor bases.
Reviews
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Bora portamate router
Was looking for a 3 1/4 hp PC and it seems they no longer make it so I purchased this router to replace the old one in my sawstop router lift. Was easy to swap out and is a great fit. I immediately started feeding rails and stiles through it and I am very impressed. It’s more than powerful enough and noticeably quieter than the Bosch I had been running before. It has a smooth slow start and is very adjustable. I am very happy with it and as always the guys at Woodcraft were friendly and informative. Thanks!
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Excellent Router for the money
I bought the PM254 because I didn't have the money to spend on the PC 7518 that I was really wanting. The PM254 went on sale so I thought I would give it shot and I haven't been happier with it since it got here. It has more than enough power, it is not near as loud as my smaller PC that I already own and still use some and the variable speed control is nice too. I mainly use the PM254 in a router table so it is a dedicated router motor mainly for running larger jobs and bits. Great router period.
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Dead on arrival
I received the router motor today. I plugged it in and it spun up for maybe a 1/2 second and that was it. It won't turn on or spin any more. I tried varying the speed etc. but nothing seems to work. I called Woodcraft and the girl on the phone was very nice. She is going to check with the techs on Monday (its Friday after hours) and see if this is unusual. If it is, she will ask them to test one and send it out (she will keep me informed via email). They are sending me a label to return this one. I will try to update this review when the dust settles.
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Excellent Value and Performance
So far this Router has been very impressive. Haven't been able to find any flaws. Don't let the price make you skeptical.
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Runout not within my tolerance
Bought this to use in a router lift and table. Tried to save a few bucks over the Porter cable router that this model is a knock-off of. The shaft had quite a bit of runout. Way more than I was willing to tolerate. I was willing to exchange it for another one, but my local Woodcraft was unable to get another one in stock in a timely matter (I waited a couple weeks), so I just continue to go without a 3-1/4 HP router for now. I'm not sure I will try another one of these or just go with the porter cable model. We'll see if I hit the lottery or not.
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Nice router motor!
My wife got me this router motor for my router table. It is the same diameter at the Porter Cable 7518 so it went right into my Incra Master lift! Out of the box you get both size collets (1/4" & 1/2") two offset wrenches and an extra set of brushes. I had to put it to the test so I made some raised panels out of red oak. The router buzzed right through them. Since then I have used it for various other routing projects and it has worked well. I plan to write another review a few months from now to show how it still works.
