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Bosch 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Router

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Pros & Cons

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Pros

It starts very smoothly with a controlled spinup. It comes with a 1/2 and 1/4 collet. My only gripe is that * doesnt make it easier to remove bits.

The 2203 router is mounted under my router table and has seen many hours of use. It also has a micrometer depth adjuster that can be accessed with an allen wrench. Fits perfectly on my * router table. Fit the kreg insert perfectly which fit the jessem... Read More

Router handles well and has plenty of power, even for routing chamfers out of hardwood. I am confident they will outlive me, as i am pushing 70 with a * short stick.

Cons

It's next to useless without several overpriced optional accessories like template guides and template guide adapters. Apparently not.

I am so shocked at the company that actually shipped this router in this condition. Where is the quality control? Bought the dewalt instead.

Dust gets jammed between the router motor and the base housing causing it to freeze up. The power switch is not fully dust sealed despite the marketing.

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Highlights

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Quality

The ergonomic handles provide a comfortable grip even during long hours of use

Its power precision and reliability make it a game changer in the workshop

One is mounted in a router table a second is for freehand work and now the third will be put in a cnc machine

Although i removed the wood handles for the purpose of mounting it to the jig i am glad to see a manufacturer keep up with such... Read More

Price

I liked the price 127 the soft start the quietness compared to my old dewalt and smoothness of movement

For the money these are a workhorse for all types of cuttings and luv the variable speed and slow start settings

I have four on amazon prime day for a ridiculous discount

This item is dead on the money thanks bosch

Competitiveness

I have two other brand routers but i prefer and recommend the bosch and am very please with them

I replaced the bosch router with this bosch router same model same style same fantastic results harley recommended

First bosch purchase have always bought dewalt for decades feel like the quality has been inconsistent lately compared to the 1990’s

I have another bosch different model in a router table

Overview

How are reviewers describing this item?
great, good, base, easy and quality.

Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.

Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.

This product had a total of 2,972 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 28 2024.