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Bosch 2.25-HP Combination Plunge and Fixed-Base Corded Router - 12-Amp Motor - Double Insulated - Adjustable Speed Dial
Article #1983177
Model #1617EVSPK
Format 2.25HPx12A
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Description
Buy this Bosch plunge and fixed base router that offers fast and precise bit depth adjustment. It also has a quick clamp system that allows the tool to be moved from base to base easily. With its threaded holes, the variable speed router offers mounting to router tables. Its precision centring design also positions bits precisely.
- Versatile kit that serves a broad range of routing applications
- Now includes RA1161 fixed base with system for adjusting bit height from above a router table
- 2.25-HP, 12-amp motor, 8,000 to 25,000-RPM most powerful in its class
- Variable-speed dial for matching speed to work piece and task
- Soft-start reduces start-up torque
- Now includes a dust-sealed power switch
- Constant-Response(TM) Circuitry - maintains constant speed under load
- Quick-clamp system on both bases for fast, tool-free conversion, allows moving motor from base to base with ease
- Precision-centering design makes it easy to keep bit on intended cutline when using jigs, templates, dovetail fixtures and similar guidance devices
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Product specifications
Above Table Height Adjustment
Yes
Accessories Included
No
Base Diameter(cm)
15.24
Base Diameter(in)
6
Base Diameter(mm)
152.4
Base Warranty Labor(Months)
12
Base Warranty Parts(Months)
12
Case Type
Case
Collet Size
1/2-in
Cord Length(cm)
304.8
Cord Length(in)
120
Cord Length(mm)
3048.0
Depth Adjustment
Yes
Depth Capacity(cm)
5.715
Depth Capacity(in)
1.6
Depth Capacity(mm)
57.15
Dust Collection
No
Electronic Speed Control
Yes
Fence Included
No
Handle Type
Side handles
Horsepower (HP)
2.25 HP
Maximum RPM(RPM)
25000
Spindle Lock
No
Variable Speed
Yes
Weight(kg)
8.8452
Weight(lb)
19.5
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Rated 4 out of
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Woodskip from
Waited for it.
I bought this item because my Makita 3.25hp monster loves to stay in the router table plus it's huge. I wanted a mid sized router and my current work project, flattening a 10'x 4" slab wanted this router to do the job. I also really like the wood hand hold knobs.
Have only used it a bit, the slab flattening will actually happen next week. But, so far I really like the soft start feature. The plunge locking mechanism seems superb and durable, easy to work.
I am sure this tool will serve me well in the years ahead.
Date published: 2022-04-15
Rated 5 out of
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build-it-yourself from
Great By Design
I chose this router package because of the modular design and available accessories. I needed to use a 1/2" variable speed router and have more power than what I had been using. If you have only one purpose, you can get the best router for what you need. Likewise, if you only have a couple of specific needs you can get two dedicated routers, each for the dedicated need. Other than that, you will find that this setup offers a lot of options for what you need, and what you may need in the future. I needed it to work with a Porter-Cable dovetail jig (using the Bosch ra1129 adapter), then switch over to do under table work using 1/2" shank joinery bits. It fits under both my Craftsman table (without the adjustment key hole) and a table that I have with the Bosh table adapter plate. The beauty here is that this package scales up well, inside and outside the Bosch product line.
I am not happy with the fact that the centering pin is not part of the router or this router package. It is a somewhat necessary overpriced addition otherwise. Remember this package was made for swapping the router in and out of bases, not necessarily bases in and out of tables. You may dedicate an optional Bosch ra1065 under table mount to an existing router table to avoid frequent base to table setups. You might wonder if this is overkill to a modular system that you paid for two bases already to resolve the problems, when in fact you needed three separate bases to get what you want. Evaluate the cost that the 1617evs brushes here are to be examined every two to six months, and the bearings are to be professionally replaced every 300-400 hour of operation.
Getting two dedicated, and possibly different types of routers is a tradeoff to this package. You may find that it is a bit heavy to do lighter profiling work, and a little light to do heavy single pass cuts. But there are a vast range of use cases that it excels at between these two extremes.
What you may find out is that you'll like it so much that you'll take on new projects that you wouldn't have taken on without it.
Date published: 2022-01-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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Augustus from
Top of the line!
It was a much needed purchase :) I wish I had it earlier.
Date published: 2022-01-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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Home workshop from
Best router for multiple purposes
This is a brilliant router and the features are worth the price. Also the buying process through Rona was super easy and it was delivered really quickly. So happy with this!
Date published: 2020-12-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Knowitall2000 from
Very nice design!
I bought this about 3 weeks ago, I used it the other day and absolutely love this router!! Soft start, powerful and the power switch and speed control are easy to reach and control. Quality is very good, very solid, mostly metal construction. The the quick depth settings are easy and the fine depth control is excellent. The price was the best I could find at the time of purchase.
Date published: 2020-11-04