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Got lots of power, and the variable speed control seems accurate, and has so far performed flawlessly. I think it has the best collet (self releasing)system. This is my third Bosch power tool and I have not been disappointed. I installed it on my router table with a Smart Lift and changing the bits from the table top is so easy with the two wrenches provided. I just didn't realize how convenient the system is until I have actually experienced installing and removing bits.
Recommend this product with or without the router table. This particular product is very well made and serves my purpose for my router table. Larry
The finish and workmanship on this router is outstanding and presents itself as a well thought out professional tool. Soft start and powerful, I use them on all types of exotic hard woods and it maintains the selected speed for a true and clean cut. I use these units all the time handheld or in a table. Adjustment is smooth and repeatable. My only wish is that they would add a spindle lock like the one on their big routers. This would make a bit change a little easier, especially when mounted under a table. I have used many others and this unit is hard to beat. The depth adjustment is easy to set, easy to change and stays put when you lock it.
The standard base can be used as an under table mount that can be adjusted from the top of the table. This is not a big problem because of the ease of removal. I have 3 Bosch routers, 2 of these and I am thinking about a third one. The wood handles feel good in your hand and it's easy to run an edge or for the fine control needed for inlayed work. A small hole through the table top is needed.
No Quality 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. It is table mounted and used infrequently.I have had to replace the switch numerous times. No Help. 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. 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 than a paper weight.No Warranty.
How can a company that makes quality tools make routers with switches that are not dust proof. Both switches were replaced with new bad switches. I thought that would be sufficient time to address the problem. One, the 1613 plunge router and this one, the 1617 plunge router/fixed base router kit. No more Bosch routers for me. Dust.
Apparently not. I've have a number of Bosch tools and they have all been good with the exception of 2 routers. Both have bad switches. These routers were purchased 4-5 years apart.
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