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They sent me the exact same dust prone switch, rather than the new dust proof one. I see that the Bosch website emphasizes that it "now has a dust proof switch". Imagine that, a router killed by saw dust. So, be warned that there may still be some units out there with the faulty switch. I have had it for about 2 years.
It's an easy and cheap fix, $15 for the part and shipping, but very frustrating to have to stop work in the middle of the job to fiddle with it, or worse, wait for parts to arrive.UPDATE: I purchased a new switch and received it yesterday. Amazing. After a few hours of very light hobby use, the switch failed exactly as many others have reported. I was told that they fixed the infamous switch problem a long time ago(2005)., so I went ahead and bought one. I removed it and took it apart, and sure enough the switch was packed with saw dust.
Brilliant.
The switch seems to be the problem now. The base was very difficult to adjust, sticking frequently and was very difficult to adjust using the height knob. Anyone want one for parts. After one year of occasional use in my hobby shop, the router quit. The router had a nice speed control. I will be looking elsewhere.
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.
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