Bosch Power Tools 2.25 HP Variable Speed Router 1617EVS

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Switching between the two bases takes only a matter of seconds which keeps the Router versatile for users who want to use it both in the table and hand-held. Bosch included a microfine bit-depth adjustment to give better control to bit height, something imperative, especially when using the router for operations like joints where every small degree of measure makes a large impact.

Quality - If you have ever used a Bosch tool, you already know they have a reputation for quality that always seems to be a step above most other manufacturers. I made sure I re-installed the motor in the same detent and intentionally resumed the cut, overlapping the last few inches of the first pass.

Holding the flat area against a guide fence helps prevent accidentally turning the router during the cut which can change the bit-to-fence distance if the base is even slightly out-of-round.

Every once and a while I had to buff it with some fine sand paper to get rid of the burrs so I could insert it.I do have a 220V to 110V transformer brought from Canada along my Mastercraft Maximum compound miter saw (one of the older versions, a piece of art. Are you familiar with a router that will fit within the 65mm or 80mm envelope of the clamp made for the HDZ, that will accommodate at least a 12mm tool? Safety - As I mentioned earlier, I try to put extra emphasis on safety when it comes to using a router. The Bosch 1617 EVS router is well made, has soft start with variable speed control and two high quality wrenches for bit changes. I know for me, I bought this Router to be mounted in my router table, but I loved it standalone too.

The fine bit depth adjustment is very nice and one of my favorite features, especially when your router is mounted to a table.HP and array of user-friendly features make this an extremely versatile package that has become a favorite of value-wise woodworkers. Adjusting the Router is fairly simple, whether coarse or fine the adjustment controls are fairly intuitive. In short, no matter how hard or soft the wood, the router maintains the appropriate RPM settings for a nice smooth and accurate cut. Even under this very abnormal load, the Bosch Constant ResponseTM Circuitry kicked in and prevented substantial RPM loss. The router comes with a fixed base, though you’ll probably never use it as we highly recommend dedicating this router motor to your PantoRouter.

Users can glide along the intended cutline using dovetail fixtures, templates, jigs and other guidance devices. If anybody has World-class googling skills, or already knows where to find such a thing, I’d be grateful if you could link to it. The Bosch 1617EVS is a well-made workhorse that can handle all of your hand-held woodworking operations with ease. Bosch offers a special base unit ( RA1165) designed to be left in the under-table installation so you can install the motor only for those applications. The Bosch Precision Centering Design allows the bit to be centered with the sub-base or optional template guides.I assume it’s larger than the 80mm Shapeoko spindle clamp I just bought for a future 3-phase spindle, which is unfortunate. I also have Craftsman plunge router that I put in a table, and a small Dwalt trim router for odd jobs. Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy. The content contained on this site is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.