Ratings & Reviews for Bosch 1/4-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.Excellent Quality
Would RecommendExcellent quality and durability. This is my second set like this. I have had the other one since 2016 and is still going strong.
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Great for a router table!
Would RecommendWay easier to adjust the height in my router table than the DeWalt I was using.
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Excellent router and excellent price!
Would RecommendThe Bosch 1617 EVS is an industry standard. I bought one in 1999 that is still serving me well in my router lift, but I needed another for portable use. This kit has both fixed and plunge base, plenty of power for fast routing, and the base is stable for steady control when template routing. I enjoy using this router over my handy Makita trim router as the larger base provides stability, better view as the dust clears faster.
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Quality tool for the money
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Online ordering woes
Would RecommendThis rating is more about the experience vs the product. And it has to do with the Bosch Routing Table not the router. These were purchased as a combination. The router itself arrived in a timely manner. I placed an online order of a router and router table offered as a combination on 9/22. I received the router Friday 9/25 and the table scheduled for delivery 9/26. 9/26 came and went so chalked it up to something out of their control. I noticed tracking hadn't updated from preparing order tho...
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Bosch need I say more
Would RecommendGreat deal on this kit , Great deal on this gold standard of routers
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great router
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Excellent quality,works great
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Great price
Would RecommendI have been very pleased with the performance of this new Bosch router. Easy to set-up and good power on hardwood.
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Great router at a great price!
Would RecommendI bought this set on sale for $149 at Lowe’s. It is by far the best router that I have ever owned!
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Like Bosch!
Would RecommendI use this router to cut dovetails. Powerful and ergonomic. Highly recommend.
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Bosch Router
Would RecommendThe tool is well built and comes in hardcase which is very nice and has a place for all the attachments. It came a quite a nice price as well. Bought as a replacement for my years old dewalt that finally gave up the ghost. Will likely buy some accessories for it down the road.
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Fixed Base Stays True in Router Table
Would RecommendRuns quiet for a 2.25 HP motor and doesn't chatter on heavy roundovers or dados in 8/4 white oak. The fixed base lives inverted in a router table where the above-table height adjustment wrench works cleanly without slipping. Wooden handles on the fixed base give solid tactile control for hand routing, and the plunge base action is smooth with zero stick. Self-releasing 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch collets pop bits loose easily without needing two wrenches to pry them out.
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