Bosch 1617EVSPK 12 Amp 2-1/4-Horsepower Plunge and Fixed Base Variable Speed Router Kit with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bosch
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $426.00
Buy New: $195.00
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Rating:  130 reviews
Sales Rank: 565
Media: Tools & Hardware
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Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18.2
Dimensions (in): 6.3 x 19.5 x 14.5
MPN: 1617EVSPK
Model: 1617EVSPK
UPC: 000346318654
EAN: 0000346318654
ASIN: B00005RHPD
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Electronic variable speed plunge and fixed base router kit; soft start, micro-fine depth adjustments | | • | 2-1/4-horsepower router combination kit; variables speeds of 8,000 to 25,000 rpm | | • | Aluminum construction; wooden handles on fixed base; soft-grip handle on plunge base | | • | Includes plunge and fixed base, collet chucks, wrenches, template guide adaptor, chip shields, carrying case | | • | 6.2 by 19-1/2 by 14-1/2 inches; 19-1/2 pounds; 1-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Review
Bosch's 1617EVSPK is a strong entry in the 2-1/4-horsepower combination router market. Solid construction makes the Bosch durable and lightweight, while special touches, such as wooden handles on the fixed base and contoured, soft-grip handles on the plunge base, add to the comfort of users and give the tool a look of distinction lacking in some of its competitors. Of course, looks are only skin deep, and this router has plenty to offer below the surface as well. At its heart, a powerful 12 amp, 2-1/4-horsepower motor delivers consistent results at variable speeds of 8,000 to 25,000 rpm. The exclusive precision centering design ensures bits are perfectly centered in the router base, a handy feature for maintaining accurate cut lines. A wider-than-average base opening provides superior visibility and allows the Bosch to accept larger bits, while a micro bit-depth adjustment system makes fine-tuning fast and easy. Unlike many comparable routers, the Bosch 1617EVSPK is designed to move from base to base without the use of tools. Instead, it clamps solidly into place for quick and easy transfers. What's more, the motor never rotates while adjusting depths, allowing you to stow the power cord on either side where it's out of the way. --Carl Thress
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| Customer Reviews: Read 125 more reviews...
 Regular base = fine, plunge base & switch are totally faulty December 27, 2008
B. Falk (Vermont, USA)
I've used this for 5 years or so. The regular base is great for someone needing a moderate power router - it's not a high power router for heavy regular use. The plunge router is poorly designed making for continual need to tighten bolts on the handles. The switch has gone out twice on my machine. First time I bought a new one after looking for awhile online. 2nd time I realized that YOU CAN FIX THE SWITCH: pull it out, file the contacts off (it's faulty probably because of the wrong metals used in the switch causing sparks and carbon build up on the contacts thus reducing it's ability to conduct current).
All in all it's a pretty faulty product with some strong elements. I've used a Porter Cable 3+ HP for years professionally and they seemed way more solid than this machine.
 Completely satisfied. December 4, 2008
Alan R. Soddy (Missouri)
I agree with the many favorable reviews of this router. The quality, power, and handling are excellent. The plunge and fixed base are mounted and removed easily, and once in place are secure. The wood handles are comfortable, and the unit's balance is good for hand held work, even with delicate cuts and designs. I am pleased with this purchase.
Plunge Mechanism too Stiff December 3, 2008
Nasar Azam (Glen Ellyn, IL United States)
I have been using this router for a while. I like everything about this router except the Plunge Mechanism is too stiff (and perhaps the position of the switch).
You really have to use quite a bit of force for plunging the router and this is inconvenient in some situations like when doing a mortise.
Bad trigger November 16, 2008
Nathan B. Tabor (Scottsville, Ky.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had two and both triggers have gone out. They will not work after very few uses. There is a problem with this product.
Great router with a not so great on/off switch November 16, 2008
R. Johnston (Michigan USA)
I have had this router in my shop for a couple of years now, and it does a great job. The soft-start and speed control features make it nice for hand held and router table applications. My only gripe is the on/off switch. My router spends a lot of time in a router table, and even with pretty descent dust collection, the switch gets packed with sawdust so that the contacts won't close. If you at all handy, it's pretty easy to remove and clean the sawdust out of the switch or replace the switch if the contacts are damaged from arcing. I keep an extra switch around just in case. If you are going to use this router in a table, I would advise plugging it into a switched receptacle and just leaving the on/on switch on all the time.
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