BOSCH Benchtop Router Table RA1181, 120 V

Product Information

Charnwood W012 Bench Top Router Table is the best budget option, but you need to make some DIY improvements.

However, you may find that the insert plate for hanging your router may not fit perfectly so that you end up with an unleveled routed grove. Add some metal strips to solve this problem. This router table doesn’t come with a router lift, and it isn’t compatible with most aftermarket lifts. However, Bosch makes an under-table router base that does (almost) the same job at a fraction of the price. You can get it bundled with the router table here, or buy just the table at the button below.RA1141 Portable Benchtop Router Table, (2) Adjustable Featherboards, (3) Mounting Plate Insert Rings, (1) Adjustable Clear Guard, (1) Starter Pin, (1) Starter Pin Guard, (1) Miter Gauge, (2) Outfeed Fence Shims, Hardware for Mounting Routers It comes with all the bells and whistles: a large cast iron table, sturdy rolling stand, precision router lift, customizable fence system, an enclosed dust collection system, and onboard tool storage for accessories.

The standard dust port is also easy to use because you can attach any standard vacuum hose to it. That’s how you can keep your work area dust-free. Lastly, the Kreg Router Table allows you to keep your workspace very clean because the vacuum port is easy to use to eliminate dust. Rigid Aluminum Router Mounting Plate — Stays flat and precise for accuracy and pre-drilled for a wide variety of routersYou can also use this router table with different sized routers. The three included Level-Loc Rings are easy to secure so that you can choose the right one for your project. DeWalt DW618 Series: DeWalt routers in the DW618 series are popular among woodworkers for their robust performance and compatibility with router tables. These routers often come with a standard base diameter and mounting hole pattern.

The BOSCH RA1181 is specifically designed as a standalone router table. While it may be possible to adapt it to work with other brands, compatibility is not guaranteed. It is recommended to use routers that are compatible with the BOSCH RA1181 for optimal performance. As such, you will like the two “T” slot extrusions because you can adjust them easily. You can also take out the fence for different tasks so that you can juggle between grooving, jointing, making round pieces, or moulding. Generally speaking, router tables are easier to shop for (or make) than other woodworking tools because the cutting tool itself is a separate piece. You can also upgrade a router and router table separately, which isn’t possible for most table saws, joiners, and other essentials. Once assembly was complete, I found the table sturdy and well equipped for all around shop use. I easily mounted my 2 horsepower router onto the mounting plate and secured the Bosch router table to my workbench using lag bolts. Fence and guide adjustments are easy to make using the round plastic adjustment knobs and the two included featherboards are most helpful in ensuring safe operation. I’m a big fan of featherboards and use them whenever possible.

From The Manufacturer

Table surface size: Sizes range from 18×16 inches to 24×32 inches. Larger tables are more versatile, but may not fit in smaller workshops. Besides, remember you can only adjust the rear fence to approximately 80 mm, although a distance of 150 mm would have been better.