Bosch Power Tools 2.25 HP Variable Speed Router 1617EVS

I had to return the item as the router did not fit my table and the refund service was excellent and the communication very good.

This router was really a "second choice." My "go to" is also a Bosch: one of the MRC variations. However, when I finished building a new router table it occurred to me that I couldn't use the MRC model on the router lift because the on/off switch on that router is situated on the base, and the base is removed when the router is attached to the lift. What an idiot! Having no real alternative, I ordered this 1617. It fit the lift perfectly, and I already have put several hundred very happy miles on it. It is everything we have come to expect in a Bosch router . . . and I now own several. This is a powerful machine that roars through just about any wood that a home DIYer will throw at it. The motor speed is adjustable, so it can accommodate bits of varying diameters (very important). Two LEDs keep the work piece lighted (although this is of less importance when the machine is mounted in a base). It features a soft start so the operator doesn’t feel that sudden torque when starting a cut. And the electronically driven motor varies the power as the workpiece is fed into the bit, so that the collet speed remains steady throughout the cut. I suspect that it would be comfortable in the hand were I to remove it from the router lift for hand routing, but I still have the MRC for that work. If you install this router in a lift, I recommend getting the offset collet wrenches to make bit changes easier.

This is my first router so, can’t compare it to any other brands. I’m finding it very easy to work with so far. It also handles big and small jobs nicely. Great all-rounder for me.

Este Router de la marca Bosch es de lo mejor 100% recomendado para hacer chambranas, zoclos, cornizas, baguetas, tableros, pasamanos, rebajos, bueno son infinidad de trabajos que puedes realizar con este Router, tengo muchos años trabajando con el Router Bosch, han sido 3 los que he tenido desde que soy Carpintero y todos me han salido exelentes, hace algunos días compré otro porque estaba a un pereció que no se podía dejar pasar...

Fonctionne bien installé sous table

I bought this to mount under my routing table and am pleased with the performance. This unit replaces a practically new Dewalt 618 EVS router that I mounted under the table. In less than a month, that unit lost a magnet which is part of the EVS system and would only run at top speed. I tried to correct it with a variable speed control, but that only controls speed and not router torque. As a result, running cabinet making bits became a real pain as the control knob could not compensate once the load went on the router bit and the router would then nearly stall. As for the Bosch, from the reading I did, the under table mount does not apparently affect the EVS system and from what I've seen so far, this is true. The Bosch unit handles the speed control well and keeps power to the router under load. Exactly what I was looking for. I bought the offset wrenches for the router and am happy with them, worth the few extra beans for anybody planning to use this as a table mounted unit.