Bosch 1617EVSPK 12 Amp 2-1/4 Horsepower Plunge and Fixed Base Variable Speed Router Kit with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets | 
| Brand: Bosch
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $426.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  127 reviews
Sales Rank: 428
Media: Tools & Hardware
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 18.2
Dimensions (in): 6.3 x 19.5 x 14.5
MPN: 1617EVSPK
Model: 1617EVSPK
UPC: 000346318654
EAN: 0000346318654
ASIN: B00005RHPD
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| Features:
| • | Electronic variable speed plunge and fixed base router kit; soft start, micro-fine depth adjustments | | • | 2-1/4-horsepower router combination kit; variables speeds of 8,000 to 25,000 rpm | | • | Aluminum construction; wooden handles on fixed base; soft-grip handle on plunge base | | • | Includes plunge and fixed base, collet chucks, wrenches, template guide adaptor, chip shields, carrying case | | • | 6.2 by 19-1/2 by 14-1/2 inches; 19-1/2 pounds; 1-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Review
Bosch's 1617EVSPK is a strong entry in the 2-1/4-horsepower combination router market. Solid construction makes the Bosch durable and lightweight, while special touches, such as wooden handles on the fixed base and contoured, soft-grip handles on the plunge base, add to the comfort of users and give the tool a look of distinction lacking in some of its competitors. Of course, looks are only skin deep, and this router has plenty to offer below the surface as well. At its heart, a powerful 12 amp, 2-1/4-horsepower motor delivers consistent results at variable speeds of 8,000 to 25,000 rpm. The exclusive precision centering design ensures bits are perfectly centered in the router base, a handy feature for maintaining accurate cut lines. A wider-than-average base opening provides superior visibility and allows the Bosch to accept larger bits, while a micro bit-depth adjustment system makes fine-tuning fast and easy. Unlike many comparable routers, the Bosch 1617EVSPK is designed to move from base to base without the use of tools. Instead, it clamps solidly into place for quick and easy transfers. What's more, the motor never rotates while adjusting depths, allowing you to stow the power cord on either side where it's out of the way. --Carl Thress
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| Customer Reviews: Read 122 more reviews...
 Bad trigger November 16, 2008
I have had two and both triggers have gone out. They will not work after very few uses. There is a problem with this product.
Great router with a not so great on/off switch November 16, 2008
I have had this router in my shop for a couple of years now, and it does a great job. The soft-start and speed control features make it nice for hand held and router table applications. My only gripe is the on/off switch. My router spends a lot of time in a router table, and even with pretty descent dust collection, the switch gets packed with sawdust so that the contacts won't close. If you at all handy, it's pretty easy to remove and clean the sawdust out of the switch or replace the switch if the contacts are damaged from arcing. I keep an extra switch around just in case. If you are going to use this router in a table, I would advise plugging it into a switched receptacle and just leaving the on/on switch on all the time.
 Bad Switch ... Bad Design November 12, 2008
If you ever plan to use this router mounted in a table pass it by. Purchase a different brand.
I have owned the router for a little over one year. It is table mounted and used infrequently.
I have had to replace the switch numerous times. The service tech told me that this is a common problem with this router, if table mounted, because of dust build up within the switch.
Now after only 40 minutes of use it has failed again. Bosch offers no help and based on the history of the problem, dating back many years for other owners, it appears this very expensive router will become nothing more then a paper weight.
No Warranty ... No Help ... No Quality
 Great router July 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great router package that is suitable for hand use and in a table. As with most people, I've gotten the most use out of the fixed base.
PROS: Easy to use; accurate; depth adjustment on the fixed base is simple and repeatable; quite, smooth operation.
CONS: Depth adjustment on the plunge base is a little goofy--but that's it.
This is a great router that I highly recommend. As with all router packages, give some thought as to whether you really need the plunge option.
Great router when it works June 9, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this router in Dec 2004. In Jan of Feb of 2005 I had to send it into Bosch because the on off switch only worked sporadically. It worked fine for about a year and I had to send it in again for the same problem. Both times it was fixed under warranty but I still had to pay to ship it to them. Well its broken again same problem it has been acting up since February and has finally quit altogether. Fortunately I have a 20yr old Black and Decker that I paid less that $50.00 for as a spare. It is not nearly as fancy but when I press the start switch it works. I will be looking for a new router but it won't be a Bosch. The one I have now is a $225.00 paper weight.
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