You can purchase accessories like alternate bases, template guides, and other optional products to enhance your routers functionality. The fine bit depth adjustment is very nice and one of my favorite features, especially when your router is mounted to a table. Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. The motor also features constant response circuitry to help regulate the start of the router and allow it to maintain consistent speed during use. Bosch offers a special base unit ( RA1165) designed to be left in the under-table installation so you can install the motor only for those applications.

The speed control dial is located near the top of the motor housing and features six marked positions but is infinitely adjustable. 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. S. brands using Imperial measure and these dimensions have carried forward for compatibility with fixture and accessories. Router (1617EVSPK), plunge base (RA1166), fixed base (RA1161), fixed base chip shield, plunge base chip shield, 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch self-releasing collet chucks, comfortable forged 16-mm and 24-mm bit change wrenches, T-handle hex-height adjustment wrench, and rugged carrying case. As a professional, a lot is expected of you: speed, reliability, competence, endurance – in short: excellent results.This router provides a resettable depth indicator and provides for fast, precise bit-depth adjustment. The manual also provides basic information regarding direction of feed, using fences, installation in a router table and more. Introduction - After 20+ years of woodworking, I have discovered a couple important facts about routers - safety is very important and it is convenient to have more than one router. The installation into the Bosch Router Table was hassle free and the combination brings out the best in both tools.

I made sure I re-installed the motor in the same detent and intentionally resumed the cut, overlapping the last few inches of the first pass. Some of the accessories available for the Bosch 1617EVS are also discussed, giving the new owner a good idea of the value for these add-ons and how to install them correctly. 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.These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy. If you need increased horsepower you might be better off getting a spindle in the 80MM size and forgo the custom router base for a larger router. HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router has the power to get results, with a 12 Amp motor and adjustable speed settings. Moving the router along an edge or following a pattern is effortless and accurate thanks to the overall engineering of the bases and controls. The major portion of the motor case is a magnesium casting and typical high-quality Bosch molded plastic components.

Only when I intentionally increased the feed rate far above reasonable levels did the motor begin to bog. Other than reduced max RPM, are there other factors to consider if undersizing the VFD or oversizing the motor? The only very minor complaint I have with this accessory is that it is in a high-impact spot so it is prone to breaking due to flying small offcuts. 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.

Though it powers through the tough jobs with ease, the Bosch 1617EVS is more than capable of doing fine work as well. Editorial Note: Tools in Action receives compensation from third-party advertisers, but that doesn’t affect our editors’ opinions. My reason for looking elsewhere than the Carbide Compact Router is mainly because I want to use a Haimer probe in the spindle to find the center of work, as I am accustomed to as a machinist. Makes it easy to keep bit on intended outline when using jigs, templates, dovetail fixtures and similar guidance devices, for precision cabinetry tasks. The Bosch 1617EVS motor is so smooth and quiet that when using a ¼"-diameter slotting bit I found myself checking the speed control dial to be sure it was at full RPM more than once.

Since that first test session I have used the plunge base on several projects in varying situations and the Bosch 1617EVS performed flawlessly in all of them. The coarse adjustment lever allows you to set the desired height quickly, and fine-tune the bit height with the microfine adjustment. Bosch is easily one of my favorite tool companies for tools like a router where you need consistent and powerful performance. I know for me, I bought this Router to be mounted in my router table, but I loved it standalone too.Performance - For me, one of the primary reasons for upgrading from a smaller router to a larger router was performance. If you want plenty of power with smooth operation and beautiful balance, you wouldn't regret getting one! HP Electronic Fixed-Base Router has the power to get results, with a 12 Amp motor and adjustable speed settings. Additionally, the 2-inch sub-base opening allows a wide variety of bits to be used with this router. For any woodworker, having a good router is right up there with having a good table saw, it is pure necessity.