Ratings & Reviews for Bosch 1/4-in and 1/2-in 12 -Amp 2.25 -HP Variable Speed Fixed Router
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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.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Great router
I have been using this router for about 10 years for my hobby. It’s been a great tool.
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Perfect compliment to my table
I bought this router for a bosch 1171 table. So obviously fit is perfect, the great surprise was learning I can adjust bit height from the top with this combination.
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Router
Would RecommendGreat product at. Good price
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Great item
Would RecommendGreat product and ease to use
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Like the variable speed
Would RecommendWorked well. Good solid machine
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Bosch router
Would RecommendGreat product at a great price shipped the day of order.
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Good router for a table
Would RecommendI like that the router can be raised and lowered from the top side of the router table that it is mounted to.
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Substandard parts
Would Not RecommendI’ve used my router four times. The fourth time I used it the spring clamp on the dial adjuster moved out of the slot and marred up the shaft and will no longer stay engaged. It is simply too flimsy and the fixed base is now useless. I see why they only warrant it for one year, it’s just over two and barely used.
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Good router
Would RecommendSolid router, works well in the benchtop table.
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Nice router. Lots of features.
Would RecommendI purchased this router after my 30 year old. Raftsman finally gave out. I’m enjoying the upgraded features like variable doors, more power, micro-depth adjustment and 1/4 or 1/2 shank bit compatibility. It didn’t really fit my old Craftsman router table, but I did figure out a way to secure it to the table and use it.
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Quality router
Would RecommendWell thought out and versatile product.
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Excellent fix base router
Excellent router I use for routering round over table top use rounding over bits and cove bits.
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Excellent router
Would RecommendWe own 3 of these 1617 routers. One is on our Next Wave CNC machine. Over eight years we have only had to replace twice. These routers cut and run a lot of time they aren’t designed for. The bearings fail and not the electrical side. One tough router. Wish they were brushless.
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No power
Would Not RecommendJunk
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