Ratings & Reviews for Bosch 1/4-in and 1/2-in 12 -Amp 2.25 -HP Variable Speed Combo Fixed/Plunge Router
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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.Great Product
Would RecommendYou cant really go wrong with a bosch router. It has all the horse power you need as a contractor or a homeowner. I recommended this to anyone wanting ease of use.
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Bosch Router
Would Not RecommendGreat router, great price
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Switch Issues
Used only twice for a total single pass length of only 7 feet. 4 feet the first time it worked great. 3 feet the second time and switch and variable speed issues with over heating presented itself. Let it cool off and started just fine but worked only for about 2 inches and the issue presented itself again and again and again, about every 2 inches. The issue of over heat in the switch and speed control cause the unit to shut down until it cooled off.
From boschtools.com
Fixed based poorly designed for under the table
Would Not RecommendThe fixed base of this router, the fixed base for router table with no handle (sold separately) or the new generation of fixed base has had the same problem apparently for years: it has OTA feature (Over the Table Access) so that you can adjust the bit height from above. But when you use the base in a table, the height adjustment assembly, which is only kept together by a flimsy retaining clip, well that clip cannot withstand the weight of the router. A simple shaft stop could have done the tric...
From boschtools.com
Good day! Thank you for posting your review with regard to the 1617EVSPK router. We apologize for the experience you had with the height adjustment pa...
Great purchase
Would RecommendI gave this to my boyfriend as a gift and he can’t stop raving about it! Makes his work much easier!
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Great set, but missing components
It is a nice set, but never got to use, because I am missing 1/2 collet and 1/4 collet does not even fit. Very disappointed.
Hi there! We apologize for the missing collet of your 1617EVS. We'd would like to help you resolve this matter. Please send us all the informatio...
Well made.
Would RecommendSo far so good. I’m new to woodworking and this is my first router. Read lots of reviews before buying and happy with it so far. Sturdy. Well made. Love that it has 1/4 and 1/2” collets. Variable speed is nice too.
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Awesome quality router!!!
Would RecommendI’m a big fan of Bosch tools. Very well made tool. This router feels very sturdy while working with wood and cuts through the wood like nothing. Plus it comes with the Plunge base which is easy to switch out and work great. I would high recommend buying this router.
Bosch 1617EVS router
Would RecommendExcellent Lowes customer service Bosch Router is a great tool
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Great Router
Would RecommendI finally got a chance to use the new router. I already had one on the router table and wanted a second one so I could leave it there. Both work good. I waited till I used the new one to review. I couldn’t find the wrenches but I don’t know if I put them up or they weren’t there. Runs smooth and feels good while using. A quality router.
From boschtools.com
Hi! Thank you for your review and comment. We apologize for the experience that you had with the router. For the switch, we suggest to clean it with c...