Bosch Power Tools 2.25 HP Variable Speed Router 1617EVS

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Bosch included a microfine bit-depth adjustment to give better control to bit height, something imperative, especially when using the router for operations like joints where every small degree of measure makes a large impact. Product 1: Fixed base has threaded holes for mounting to router table positioned in common 3-hole pattern Clint’s career has covered nearly the entire realm of audio and video production. After graduating at the top of his class with an Associates Degree in Recording Engineering, he began working for the famed Soundelux studios in 1994, one of the largest post-production companies specializing in audio for feature films & television. Working on a myriad of feature films, Clint honed his skills as a dialogue editor, foley editor, and sound designer. Years later, he moved into the expanding area of video editing, where he served as the company’s senior AVID video editor for three years. For handheld use, the Router includes a base with two hardwood handles that are very comfortable to grip. I had great results with this Router overall. The Router runs incredibly smooth both handheld and mounted in the table. I felt it did excellent on hardwoods as well as softwoods, and combined with the Freud Router Bits, you had a match made in heaven. It performed exactly like I thought it would as it is a well-regarded router from Bosch. The combination of the Router, when used with the Bosch Router Table, is hard to beat. While so many are making the transition to cordless routers, there is still a significant space in your lineup for a solid corded router like this one from Bosch. Bosch 1617EVS Router Review Value

The speed range also, of course, affects how fast you can complete projects. Most routers have a max RPM of at least 25,000 RPM, but if you’re working with soft materials and want to speed things up, you may want to consider one with 30,000+ RPM. Router

Extremely Powerful Drive System: Two main features affects a router’s overall performance- its drive system and its construction. With a robust drive system, you can handle more heavy-duty tasks, get more precise and fast cuts as well as a better finish on your workpiece. Made of heavy-duty aluminum, the router offers fantastic durability while still being light enough to use with NEMA 17 stepper motors as well as NEMA 23 motors – the ones most commonly found in hobbyist CNC machines. In some ways, such as HP, collet size soft start function, and aluminum body, THE DWP611 is very similar to the Makita RT0701C, but there are some key differences. For starters, the DWP611 has a more limited variable speed range of 16,000-27,000 RPM. The second Bosch entry on our list, the 1617EVS is one of the German manufacturer’s most popular routers. What primarily sets it apart from the two we’ve covered so far is the considerably larger 2.5 horsepower.

Put differently; more power means faster and more precise and robust cutting. This corded machine comes with a 12-amps, 2.25hp rated motor that can deliver speeds between 8,000 to 25,000rpm efficient for a wide-range of routing operations with a top-quality finish. 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. This Router Table is well loved by both hobbyists and professionals, and while I had great success with my existing DeWalt Router in it, I wanted to open up those last few features and see how this combination could improve my shop a bit more. Bosch 1617EVS Router Review Features collets are compatible with this router for CNC, meaning you can use router bits with a shank diameter between 0.236” and 0.276”. You need a CNC machine with a 65mm mount to pair with the RT0701C. This router is a great option if you want quality functionality without breaking the bank. It has a speed range of 10,000-30,000 RPM with six different speed settings: 10000, 12000, 17000, 22000, 27000, and 30000 RPM. This, along with the very low 8,000 minimum RPM, makes the 1617EVS ideal for cutting both soft metals like aluminum and hard ones such as steel very efficiently and accurately.Routers come in all shapes and sizes. Plunge routers, palm routers, fixed base routers and more. There are a huge variety of accessories and tools that can take even those options to the next level. Build a jig and you can use your plunge router to make large circles. Use a router table and your fixed base router has unlimited potential. Things like complex joinery like mortise and tenons and dovetails become fairly simple with a bit of practice. You can even use your router to joint wood edges, or trim edges. It truly is a limitless tool. On the other hand, bear in mind that this is a fairly low-power router that’s not ideal for demanding projects or working with hard materials like metals. Despite all of that, one of the most well-known router uses comes from their ability to add designs to wood edges and making profiles for things like furniture or cabinet doors. You would be hard-pressed to ignore the little bit of something extra a beautiful cove or roman ogee profile can lend a finished piece. Want to take your woodworking to the next level? Well, outside of the table saw, a router is definitely an investment you don’t want to skip. Product 2: Precision: The Bosch RA1171 features a rigid aluminum router mounting plate that stays flat and precise for accuracy; For added versatility, it’s pre drilled to fit a variety of routers There are some other nice features that make the Bosch 1617EVS one of the best routers for CNC machines. These include the constant response circuitry that helps to stabilize start-up torque for smooth starts, as well as the microfine bit-adjustment system that makes it easy to achieve fast and accurate bit adjustment.