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
Bosch 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.
Customer Reviews
I got this set about a month ago and so far am very satisfied. I have a few routers, and I use this one for free-hand routing, template routing, edge routing, etc. I own and use Bosch (fixed base, plunge, trimmer), PC (fixed base, plunge, trimmer ), DeWalt (fixed base, plunge, trimmer) and Milwaukee (fixed base) router. I bought a Bosch 1619 for my router table. There is a PC 7518 on the other end so you can have two set-up in progress at the same time. 1619 was so impressive that I got this kit as well. I was not disappointed. The plunge base works well. 1617 of the engine is strong and quiet. The ability to easily change the basis for a more precise, and the settings of depth, both gross and micro work well and easily. I had no problems with the switch. Both bases hold their settings well. All my routers are good tools. I do not keep mediocre ones around. I think the Bosch 1619 and this kit are superb 1617 double-base of quality and value. If I had to make choices, I'd like to keep Boschesi first, followed by Milwaukee, PCs and Dewalts in that order. Also, from now on I would not buy a router without a good micro adjustment, soft start, electronic speed control and variable speed. There are too many routers out there that have these unique characteristics to deal with those who do not. Overall, the Bosch line of routers, and this kit, 1617, in particular, are superb. Yes, I think we should do Bosch centering tool for standard bases in the kit, but I still think that the instruments themselves are the top.
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