Bosch Power Tools 2.25 HP Variable Speed Router 1617EVS

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This is partly due to the fact that I don’t have a means to make my own (I’m trying to wrap my head around putting a boring head in an 8000RPM spindle with a tiny shank). 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.

Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy. Right or left switch location for user preference and consistency (motor does not rotate during depth adjustment). Conclusion - The Bosch 1617EVS Variable Speed Router has been a pleasure to work with up to this point.My current budget excludes the lift/elevator option, simply because I want a good, reliable router and it must take 1/2" bits. 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.

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. What sets this router apart from most is that Bosch added in design features that allow it to work even better with my beloved Bosch Router Table. Compatible with Optional RA1129 Template Guide Adapter Set: For easy change of Bosch quick-release template guides and common threaded template guides; includes RA1126 Template Guide Adapter and RA1100 Interface for Threaded Template Guides. This may sound like a minor convenience, but in practice can be a big help when moving the switch or cord location makes using the router easier or safer. WARNING: Wood Dust created by Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer.A nifty no-tools templet adapter makes changing the guides out fast and simple when patterns are to be followed. The Bosch 1617EVS Variable Speed Router is very well balanced and has an exceptional feel when held. The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. There are a huge variety of accessories and tools that can take even those options to the next level. 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?