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Bosch 1617EVS 2-1/4-Horsepower Variable-Speed Router
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List Price: $324.00
Our Price: $155.00
You Save: $ 169.00 ( 52% )
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
Manufacturer: Bosch
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Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Bosch
EAN: 0000346304732
Feature: 2.25HP/ 12 AMP Motor 8000-25000 RPM - Most powerful in its class
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Bosch
Manufacturer: Bosch
Model: 1617EVS
Publisher: Bosch
Studio: Bosch
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Features
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2.25HP/ 12 AMP Motor 8000-25000 RPM - Most powerful in its class
Variable speed - Match speed to workpiece and task
Coarse and microfine bit depth adjustment system with resettable depth indicator - Constant-response© circuitry - Monitors and maintains desired RPM for consistent performance
Tool-free templet guide adapter for fast and easy templet guide changes
Large 3-3/4" base opening plus 2" subbase opening accepts large bits
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: Switch Problems
Comment: I have had this router for 3 years and am now on my third switch. This is ridiculous. I thought Bosch was a good brand. Very disappointed. Would otherwise be a great router.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Bosch Router
Comment: The Bosch router provides smooth consistent power and cutting. It feels Slightly topheavy when not used in a "D" style base- but most routers are. I recommend getting the combo pack, unless you plan on dedicating its use to a router table.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great mid-sized router for all types of use
Comment: Other routers owned: Bosch colt trim router, Hitachi M12SC, Festool 1400
Pros:
- Adjustable speed
- Numerous base options
- Size\feel\soft start\etc
Cons:
- 2 wrenches for bit removal (love 1 wrench systems of the bosch\festool)
- Dust collection is pretty weak compared to festool
- Measured adjustment is difficult (example: I want the cut .03" deeper) compared to festool
- Template system isn't accurate enough for precision dovetails
Conclusion:
For the money this sucker is amazing, the kit with fixed\plunge base is even better. If you could only have one router this would be it. I used this router in my router table, handheld, fixed\plunge for years before buying another router. Now adays it sits in my router table, using the undermount base that allows above the table height adjustments.
Customer Rating:
Summary: So far, soooo good.
Comment: I had two DeWalt 618s, one in my router table and a variable speed that I used for hand routing. The variable speed died on me out of the blue with less than a year on it. So, since I had all the bases for my DeWalt, I moved the single speed from my table and looked for a new router to be my dedicated route table motor. This is the first Bosch product I bought and I did so based on the consistency of good reviews that it got. It's also priced cheaper than than other comparable brands. I installed it into my Woodpecker table, turned it on and...WOW. I love the EVS, the router is far quieter than DeWalt. The base, even though it's shelved is much smoother with less friction than DeWalt as well. This is a really nice complement to a router table. Enough that if my other DeWalt router fails, I will be replacing it with a Bosch! PS. I only gave it four stars, as I keep reading about switch problems. My router is dedicated to my table with an auxilary switch, so I'm saving the fifth star when the switch "doesn't" fail.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Silly defects
Comment: Like many of the others that have reviewed this product, I agree that it is a superior router in terms of use. It is as good as the reviews suggest it is. However, the problem with the switch is unforgivable. I too removed it from my router table to use on my Akeda Jig and it failed - once before it failed and I returned it to the factory for replacement. This time I had the presence of mind to read Amazon's good reviews and realize I had a bad switch. I removed the top of the router with a star or torx screwdriver (Sears sells a whole pack of different sizes) and vacuumed dust some dust. I removed the switch by using a small screwdriver to gently pop the switch bracket on the right and left. then, I removed the connection to the armature because it is soldered to the switch and popped the other clip off from the power source - making notes of what I had done (removed it with a pair of long nosed needle nosed pliers). I then used an eyeglass scredriver to pry the bottom off of the switch and found some dust. However, the silliest thing was that the spring had lubrication that attracted dust - in a router!! I cleaned it off, reset it (sitting down with good light and noting the contact point is such that it is better to install it with the switch in the off position). I reinstalled it and after making sure the speed control was properly lined up and the router worked fine. I also ordered another switch. My other problem with this router is that the motor case corrodes or somehow becomes much less slippery and it is hard to adjust the height. I lubricated it it with a little wax and it helps. Finally, the black bottom is a really bad idea - why can't they make it clear so we can see?
Still, I ordered another of these routers from Amazaon - it will stay on the bottom of my really useful and reliable Jessem router lift from Rockler and yes - do buy and use an on an off switch independent of the router - safety, reliability, etc.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Variable Speed 12 amp motor provides soft start. Maintains speed under load and provides overload protection.
Electronic variable speed with 8,000-25,000 RPM range for max. versatility. Precision centering system for accurate cuts. Self extracting collet system for less run out. Includes 1/4" and 1/2" collets.
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