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.
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Would RecommendGold standard of routers at this price point. Great machine I just wish it included a dust collection shroud.
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I have owned this router combo kit for about 3 years and bought another so I could leave one in the router table. All in all, this router is great and with it being a deal of the day I could not pass it up for the price.
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Solid all-around router
Would RecommendSolid build all-around and powerful, smooth motor. Plunge base could be smoother but works fine. Super value at this price point.
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Router a bit on the heavy side
Would RecommendGreat quality
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Great router
Really good versatile router
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It's heavy
I haven't used it yet, but it seems well made. It is heavier than I thought. I hope that doesn't make it difficult to use.
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Great router, highly recommend
Would RecommendWorks great. I have zero previous router experience so I had zero expectations going in. But this router combo is recommended by a lot of wood working people, so I went with it. Got a fantastic deal on it too thanks to a Lowe's one day sale. Only thing I wish it had was a vacuum hookup, but I can buy that accessory and probably will.
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Great router
Would RecommendDoes everything I would want a router to do. Good power, variable speed and can accept all bits
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Great general purpose router
Would RecommendGreat general purpose router, well built and reliable. I own 3 of these sets, the oldest of which is 20 years old and still going strong. The plunge base is intuitive and solid; no slop as it moves up and down. The fixed base is OK. I rarely use a fixed base on this size router. I used it in my first router table, it's so so. Fine for light work, but you really need a 3hp router for a table. Overall, this would be my first pick if you're only going to have 1 router.
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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 sale
Would RecommendThe price and quality are very good
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