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

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

4.6
671
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 4.6 out of 5
671 Reviews


91% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

This router is a versatile and powerful tool that handles a wide range of routing tasks with ease. Users praise its smooth operation, user-friendly features like variable speed and soft start, and ability to adjust depth from above the router table. While a few minor issues with bit changes and dust collection were noted, the overall quality and performance of this tool make it a reliable choice for both hobbyist and professional woodworkers.

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671 Customer Reviews

Great router

Would Recommend

This router is excellent i mainly use on my router table but i have done a few projects without and it feels great without will probally buy plunge base at some point thanks

March 30, 2022
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worked great until the fixed base got stuck

Would Not Recommend

I used this router for over a year with no issues. Then one day im flattening a slab and i can’t adjust the base. Somehow everything was stuck, and i had to hammer the base off with a rubber mallet. The motor body was gouged and scored while the pins on the base were all messed up. I had a feeling that somehow the router body warped, and that seems to be the case because I was not able to put the body into the plunge base at all. Theres not way i overworked the router, so im kind of stumped as t...

January 9, 2022
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Excellent router

Would Recommend

Good quality. Spent time looking and it was this or Festool. Price was the determining factor.

November 30, 2021
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Awesome Router

Would Recommend

Bought this for my router table and got a 2nd base with the mechanical raise/lower mechanism. Of my 3 routers, this is by far my favorite.

September 23, 2021
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A great new tool for my shop

A terrific router that does it all. I especially like the speed control and easy slip in and out of the housing.

August 1, 2021
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Fantastic Tool! Easy to setup!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought tool today. Never have used one but instructions were easy to follow & easy to setup! I worked a ¾" straight 2-flute bit on the edge & ran 2 angle from edge up to a circle made in the middle! Very impressed!!!

July 28, 2021

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Fantastic quality, perfect kit.

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this kit, as many people do, to attach the fixed base to my router table and use the plunge base for handheld work. This is the only currently router in my shop and it performs very well. Soft start is great.

July 23, 2021

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Durable router

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had this router set for a number of years and it's still going strong. I love the fact that it included a hard case!!

July 20, 2021

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Excellent tool

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this to use on my rotor table with a lift. Has great features and is very strong and powerful. Due to the quality and long life I will buy Bosch tools whenever I add to or replace my existing tools.

July 14, 2021

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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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Good quality!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this about a year ago along with the bench top router table. It makes routing trim a breeze.

July 14, 2021

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