Bosch 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Router
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The Bosch 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Router has the power to get results, with a 12 Amp motor and adjustable speed settings. The variable-speed dial allows the operator to set the optimal speed. Constant Response Circuitry, the router will maintain a constant speed throughout the cut, resulting in clean, accurate product. Users can glide along the intended cutline using dovetail fixtures, templates, jigs and other guidance devices. The Bosch Precision Centering Design allows the bit to be centered with the sub-base or optional template guides.
12 AMP ROUTER MOTOR: Combines ample power with adjustable speed settings, allowing users to glide along cutlines
CONSTANT RESPONSE CIRCUITRY STABILIZES START-UP TORQUETry stabilizes start-up torque
ADJUSTABLE SPEED DIAL (8000-25,000 RPM)
MICROFINE BIT-DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
ROUNDED HARDWOOD HANDLES MAXIMIZE USER CONTROL
RIGHT OR LEFT SWITCH LOCATION:
THREADED THREE-HOLE BASE PATTERN
DUST-SEALED POWER SWITCH
ONE-PIECE ARMATURE SHAFT
2 IN. SUB-BASE OPENING
13 reviews for Bosch 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Router
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Original price was: $219.00.$28.99Current price is: $28.99.
MrJoe –
Reliable, Powerful, and Perfect for Table Mounting
I’ve been using the Bosch 1617EVS in a router table setup, and it’s performed flawlessly for profile and rabbeting work. The power delivery is smooth and consistent, with no bogging down even under load. Whether I’m running along hardwood edges or cutting rabbets, it delivers clean, precise results every time.The soft-start feature is definitely noticeable, ramping up to speed smoothly and reducing that jolt you sometimes get with high-powered routers. The variable speed dial is easy to access and adjust, making it simple to match the bit speed to different materials and bit types.While I don’t use it handheld, I can say the build feels rugged and well-made. It’s clearly built for the long haul. Bit changes are straightforward, though it can be a little tight when mounted to a router table – still manageable with a good setup.Overall, I give it 5 stars. Whether you’re a beginner, hobbyist, or even a pro, this router has the power, precision, and reliability to handle a wide range of tasks. If you’re mounting it to a router table, it’s an excellent choice that won’t let you down.
PCoop –
Quality that’s hard to find
I’ve been looking for a good router motor for my router table that has a really nice dust collection in the bottom of the case, and so far I’ve used a DeWalt and one from woodpeck.com and both died quickly due to the way the dust chips are handled in the motor. The most expensive one was sold as it’s purpose was designed to be in a router table. It died the quickest. I tried this one after getting refunds for the other motors and so far this one has lasted longer than the others. The way the motor is cooled and the dust is handled at the bit end looks like it might actually handle the router table I have okay.This router has plenty of power, the bit changes are easy to do, even in a router table, and the variable speed works great! Since I’m not using the base that came with the router, I can’t speak to adjustments and how it locks, but just looking at how it goes together and comparing that to a hand held trim router I have of the same style I believe it would be a good tool there as well.
Jeffers –
Works great for my router table.
I’ve been a Bosch fan for the last several years, ever since I bought a Bosch Colt (small/compact) router. It was a quality, precision tool, and I started buying most of my tools with that brand since then. I used to favor Milwaukee, loving both my Sawzall and my 3/8″ drill. When Milwaukee came out with their fancy designs on their battery operated hand tools, I thought I’d look around for something that wasn’t quite as glitzy. That’s when I tried the PS31 12Volt, 3/8″ hand drill. About a dozen or so power hand tools later, they have almost always been Bosch. This one is corded for use with my table mount, but it’s of the same high quality and precision that I’ve been accustomed to.
Road Warrior Ray –
Perfect for Router Table
This is one of 3 routers I own.I bought this to mount in the Bosch 1181 table. This router is Great…! Tons of power, and accepts both 1/4″ and 1 /2″ shank bits. I own several Bosch tools, and they are built for professional use.
Matei Jordache –
Nice router, poor packaging.
Mine came new from Bosch but was pretty scuffed from poor packing.Included tools are minimal but I guess it is all you need…It works well. I put it into a handheld router similar to Shaper.
Amazon Customer –
Outstanding router
Power and adjustable from the top on a router table.
Ed –
Quality tool
Works as well as I have come to expect from Bosch. Not my first tool from them and as long as they keep up this quality I will likely buy more in the future. i bought this to use in a router table and it has worked well in that application.
Airedad –
A very sturdy, full-featured router at a very respectable price
The ancient router that I had in my router table finally died, and that was actually the day after I had bought a JessEm Rout-R-Lift II Router Lift For 3-1/2″ Diameter Motors, JessEm# 02310. So I needed another router as well (big sigh). While I would prefer a 3.5 HP router for my router table that was not a consideration as (a) my router lift accepts on 3.5″ diameter motors, and (b) large router motors are more expensive (as are the router lifts that can handle them properly. I considered the scenario in which I would return the lift I had just bought and build my own lift for probably a nanosecond and ordered this router. And I’m not disappointed in the least.I own and use 4 other routers (5 counting the dead one), and this one performs very respectably. I was impressed with the finish on the router, and I prefer NOT to have the “integrated locking mechanism” but would rather have the 2-wrench approach, a feature which this one has. So far (after instlaliing it in the router table) it had worked quite satisfactorily on about a dozen projects. The most difficult one was cutting dados in and doing large-diameter (1-1/2″ dia) round-overs on piece of 200-year-old hickory (I had an ancestor who was a cabinet maker and inherited some of the stock he never got to use).The hickory was hard enough that it gave a 3.5-hp table saw a rough time even with a new WW2 blade (a recently-resharpened Fusion thin-kerf worked better FWIW). But I was able to cut a 23/64″ dado in it in approximately 3/16″ steps with no trouble, no burning of the wood, and no unpleasant surprises.My conclusion is that if I were going to do daily 8-hour plus production work using a lot of the tougher exotic hardwoods, this router might not be up to the task, and I’d want at least 3.5 hp unit for the job. But for occasional work with them (especially ipe, purpleheart, ebony and mesquite – the 4 exotics I use most often) I don’t think I’ll be having any problems.I’m glad I bought this router (and it works very well with the Jessem lift – it’s one of that lift’s design targets): I have no complaints about it and would buy it again. On a router lift I do find that an offset wrench blade is a useful thing to have (I already had a set so that was a happy coincidence), and if you’re going to use it exclusively on a router lift, you might want to consider getting such a set.I have recommended it to other woodworkers including one family member.Definitely recommended
Jess –
Excelente Router, muy potente y de gran calidad. BOSCH ES GARANTÍA.
Maxime –
Excellent router. Really nice. Pairs well with my bosch router table. It’s nice, easy to install and accept all the bits you need. It’s really strong and spins fast. Very stable. Perfect
Wombat –
I had to return the item as the router did not fit my table and the refund service was excellent and the communication very good.
Juan Carlos –
Lo compré con un súper descuento y trabaja muy bien! Por el costo es un súper producto
Unsatisfied Customer –
Bosch has been making good quality tools for a long time. Good fit in my King Canada router lift table insert. I have used small and large diameter bit, set the right speed and it does a nice job.