Ratings & Reviews for Bosch Colt 1/4-in 7 -Amp 1.25 -HP Variable Speed Brushless Fixed Router

Great little router

This little router perfect for me to cut out a pattern to fill with an epoxy resin.

Nice improvement over previous model

Definite improvement over the previous Colt version (1.25hp vs 1.0hp). Depth adjustment is easy and accurate. Would like to have a plunge base.

Good Product

I have just purchased this router and it appears to work as advertises. I like the size and the ease of use. I especially like the soft start motor and how easy it is to move around.

Purchased for a future project

Haven’t used it yet but expect it to preform as all previous Bosch purchases. Will update if required.

Bosch Router

This little guy is perfect for smaller projects. It’s super easy to change out the bits and the adjustment system is very intuitive. The light makes it easy to see your work.

cnc

Bosch didnt work on my cnc table that I bought from www cncpartsonline com Sorry, but this one did.

Perfect Handheld Router

I much prefer this to the dewalt hand router. The Bosch is more stable and easier to hold and control. It feels perfectly comfortable and stable in the hand. I never felt I had a gryphon the Dewalt. The new LED's and motor and adjustments are excellent!

HAS EVERYTHING I NEED

For a router that might be used with one hand, so powerful that one hand can not hold if not braced. Other than the safety aspect, very good, easy to use and adjust.

Good quality compact router

I have a full size Triton plunge router but it is too large for some jobs, especially trim work. I found this router when looking in Lowes and the size, weight and hand feel were all positive. Since I've used it I found that it's quite powerful. On one job I chose to take a first run to remove some wood before adjusting to the depth I wanted for the second run. Looking back on that I think I could have done it all in one cut, but I'm still getting comfortable with this tool. The tool has some he...

Only lasted 10 seconds before it died

I picked up one of these last week. I waited until the weekend to give it a try. I put a new 1/2” straight bit and set it to cut about 1/2” deep. I turned it on and started cutting a half lap into a piece of 2x6 Doug fir. After just 10 seconds it just turned off. That was it, it never worked again. So I took it back to Lowe’s and traded it in for a new one of the same. That one is working.

Should've bought this first!

I sort of went overboard thinking I needed the large plunger based Bosch and ended up buying this on top. Of course I use this Colt more than the larger unit and will likely end up putting the large router on the router table which I still haven't set up. I love the light and also how comfortable it is to hold. The variable speed control is a very nice feature and swear by Bosch's quality with their routers. I could just use this to route the edges easily and doesn't seem to spread the sawdu...

An Absolute must have

By looks it shouldn't be able to do what it does, I just cut 1/2 inch rabbits that were flawless with no bogging, I could keep the base on contact easier than full size router. I was able to one hand operate in a tight corner, switch location once gotten used to was no issue. This is a spectacular router!

Good

Just did some dados works great

The Colt Just Got Better

I’ve had the first Bosch colt router over 5+ years and it’s been my go to router on job sites or at home. When I heard that Bosch was coming out an upgraded replacement. I was excited! I’ve never had problems with my older colt or any issues at all. When I saw that Lowes had the new one in stock, I emmidiately went and got it. Well folks! This little beauty is a work of art! LED light, soft start and more power! What more can you ask for! I’ve been using it and I must say. I am impressed. For al...

AWESOME

This router works like a dream. Bosch addressed the issue of poor bit depth adjustment of the older model. With this newer model, bit depth adjustment takes seconds. Unlock the router, set it to the depth, use the micro adjuster for precise depth, lock it, and then get to work. The LED light is also a nice touch. It's nice to have the extra light. I think the price is well worth the cost of not having to deal with the old bit depth adjustment of the older model. I was able to pick up the newer m...