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.Great router
Would RecommendDoes everything I would want a router to do. Good power, variable speed and can accept all bits
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
Best in Class
Would RecommendAbsolutely Top Notch
Verified Purchaser
First router
Would RecommendNew to wood working and this felt very good to ise
Verified Purchaser
This router is a horse right out of the box!
Would RecommendGreat quality, great price!
Verified Purchaser
this router has one major flaw, a deal breaker.
Would Not RecommendThis router has been out for ages now, and Bosch has never addressed one major design flaw. the micro adjustment when the router is in a router table easily malfunctions making the router a major pain in the butt to use. I purchased this router about a month ago and returned it today for DeWalt. They should really update this router to fix that flaw. very bad business for DeWalt. 5 stars for Lowe's making the return painless.
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Would RecommendBosch builds quality products. This router is in the top 5 routers made today I would highly recommend it to anyone needing a great router.
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