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1/4-in and 1/2-in 12 -Amp 2.25 -HP Variable Speed Combo Fixed/Plunge Router

Ratings & Reviews for Bosch 1/4-in and 1/2-in 12 -Amp 2.25 -HP Variable Speed Combo Fixed/Plunge Router

4.5
599
Review
 4.5 out of 5
600 Reviews


91% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The product is widely praised for its high quality, power, and versatility, with smooth operation, precise depth adjustment, and the convenience of both fixed and plunge bases. Users highlight the soft start feature, easy bit changes, and accurate depth adjustment. Overall, the product is considered an excellent investment that delivers outstanding performance, making it a top choice for serious woodworkers and DIYers. However, a few customers have reported minor issues with the on/off switch placement and durability.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
600 Customer Reviews

Great Router Combo Kit

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great router combo kit. Easy to use and an excellent quality tool!

July 14, 2021

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Outstanding tool!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this a couple of weeks ago and am in love with how it looks and runs. It looks like top quality craftsmanship all in one tool (technically two if you count the plunge base!) Definitely a great router for its price. This was my first Bosch product that i’ve purchased for my woodworking hobby and needless to say it won’t be the last!

July 14, 2021

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Perfect Router

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This router checks all the boxes for what I need and do, puts up with everything you throw at it!

July 14, 2021

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Great features and accessories

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Recently purchased and love everything about it, especially ease of height adjustment in a router table

July 14, 2021

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Fantastic Router Kit

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have had this router for over two years and Its operated flawlessly, Great investment

July 13, 2021

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awesome tool

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] received mine for Christmas a few years ago, and I cannot say enough good things about this setup! Plenty of power, easy-to-use and easy to setup. Absolutely love the fact that I don't need to purchase a separate router lift to use in a router table! #tellitlikeitis

July 13, 2021

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Impressive Horsepower

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Spent hours researching for the best router that met my needs and quickly realized this 2.25 HP Router kit would meet my current and future needs! I’m so happy to have this tool at my disposal!

July 13, 2021

From boschtools.com

Phenomenal Router

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this router for a kitchen remodeling project. I needed to make a kitchen full of cabinet door and drawer fronts. The router adjustments are phenomenal, making the setup process a breeze. The motor had ample power allowing me to process hundreds of feet of hard maple without issue. I was so impressed with this router that I bought a second fixed base model for dedicated router table use. Would definitely recommend to others.

July 13, 2021

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super craftsmanship

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this router recently & was very impressed with it's use & quality. I've compared it with other makes but found this one best for my needs.

June 25, 2021

From boschtools.com

Packed with great features

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought it in February and I love it. Love the soft start and the microfine bit depth adjustment. It’s just a great tool!

June 18, 2021

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Great Router

Would Recommend

Got this router, because my old one wasn't safe to operate any longer. I could have gone with another router that cost less, but getting this one I have the best of both. It has the power when you need it or you can slow it down when need to. I would buy this again.

May 4, 2021
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Reliable

Would Recommend

Extremely reliable and easy to use. The depth adjustment feature is outstanding. The plunge function is excellent and the fixed function is great for mounting to a table and leaving it attached. I highly recommend this package even for a beginner like me!

May 3, 2021
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Great router

Would Recommend

The router and case are of very good quality. There are a couple design changes i would make, the on off switch is not in a good place and almost requires two people to safely operate. My only other issue is the need to buy accessories. They should include at least a vaccum hood attachment.

April 28, 2021
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Quality tool

Would Recommend

This handles like a dream. I am super impressed with the control you can get with freehand work.

April 19, 2021
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Fantastic

Would Recommend

Very easy to use. My 12 and 14 year old kids were able to operate this (under adult supervison) to build signage for an Eagle Scout Project. The only fault we found with this router is the cheap plastic door/windo that is included to prevent wood chips from spraying out. It broke on the first use. But, I’m not sure why it is there...did t make a difference without it.

April 17, 2021
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Screwed

Would Not Recommend

Lowes screwed me over in Nov 2020 with a router table. They now want me to recommend them. No way. Make me whole, then I might recommend you again. Until then, you send me surveys, this is what YOU get!!

April 6, 2021
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Response from BoschTools

Thank you so much for rating this product. We apologize for the experience you had with the store. Please let us know how we can better meet your exp...

BoschToolsApril 6, 2021