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.

Though it powers through the tough jobs with ease, the Bosch 1617EVS is more than capable of doing fine work as well. Given that the inch was redefined in metric terms you should just accept the win — or do you not use 6. The math wizards on the forum say you don't have a 3 1/4 HP router and can't have one, looks like you and I paid paid a extra 100. Additionally, the 2-inch sub-base opening allows a wide variety of bits to be used with this router.I don't need the capabilities of a large shaper, but I would like a nice router that can handle large bits. 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.

I will say though, that as soon as the inch is brought up, I lose interest in the conversation altogether. Excellent features, more than enough power, easy customization to suit your needs and stellar performance. The motor is retained in both base units by way of an easy-to-use lever-lock system that makes moving the motor from one base to the other fast and easy. The Bosch 1617EVS fixed base has a very nice no-tools mechanism that controls both coarse and fine adjustments.Large "windows" at the front and rear provide a good view of the bit area, enhanced by the 2" bit opening in the sub-base. I have an older Porter-Cable router that I use free hand, but it does not include the soft start feature.

If I could find this 1/2"-ER20 with a 3/8" shank, I think I would just use the Carbide Compact Router. Amp router motor combines ample power with adjustable speed settings, allowing users to glide along cut lines.The Power Tools Division of the Bosch Group is the world market leader for power tools and power tool accessories. The router is the oldest electric hand power tool, and as a venerable example, was inaugurated in various U. If you want plenty of power with smooth operation and beautiful balance, you wouldn't regret getting one! Rather than using adjuster screws on some of the turret lands, Bosch added a fine-threaded adjuster at the bottom of the depth rod that allows ultra-fine depth changes.