Abstract: A portable router base having a removable handle is provided. The base is configured to be operatively connected to a motor. The base includes a first handle attached thereto, and a second handle being removably interchangeable with respect to the base. The base has a handle mounting area configured to receive a connector on the second handle, thereby allowing the removable handle to be interchangeable.

Abstract: A portable rotary power tool having an elongate auxiliary handle configured for securement to the power tool cooperates with the power tool primary handle to vary the reaction torque exertable upon the power tool by the user. The elongate auxiliary handle includes a fixed end attachable to the power tool motor housing and a free end extending outwardly generally away from the power tool output axis. A handle member provided adjacent to the free end to be grasped by a user includes a channel formed therein receiving a telescopic module. The telescopic module is adjustable relative to the handle member between a stored position received within the handle member and a plurality of telescopic positions.