Bosch Power Tools 2.25 HP Variable Speed Router 1617EVS

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Not only does it have the power and heft to do this smoothly, it has superior dust extraction at the same time.

Since that first test session I have used the plunge base on several projects in varying situations and the Bosch 1617EVS performed flawlessly in all of them. com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsy’s global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Good power, soft start is a great feature, variable speed, and as mentioned simple intuitive controls. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.The coarse adjustment lever allows you to set the desired height quickly, and fine-tune the bit height with the microfine adjustment. Although I wish it had a bit more weight to it, the Bosch 1617EVS Variable Speed Router performs at a very high level with accurate cuts along with safety features. Bosch included a microfine bit-depth adjustment to give better control to bit height, something imperative, especially when using the router for operations like joints where every small degree of measure makes a large impact. Constant Response Circuitry, the router will maintain a constant speed throughout the cut, resulting in clean, accurate product. You can purchase accessories like alternate bases, template guides, and other optional products to enhance your routers functionality.

Furthermore, the Bosch 1617EVS Variable Speed Router comes with a "precision centering system", which makes the router bit track at true center. HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router has the power to get results, with a 12 Amp motor and adjustable speed settings.At this point, I am not sure there is a woodworking project I have done or will do that requires anything higher end than the Bosch 1617EVS Variable Speed Router. The variable-speed dial allows the operator to set the optimal speed, and with Constant Response Circuitry, the router will maintain a constant speed throughout the cut, resulting in clean, accurate product. The Bosch 1617 is rated between 2 - 2-1/4 HP depending on which motor is involved, all are rated at 12 amps.

Not included in the kit, but there are spaces in the case are for several bits of both shaft sizes along the edge below the bases, for both dust shrouds on the left above the plunge base above and below the hinge, slots at bottom right for several sizes of bushings as well as the bushing adapter. If I could find any form factor power tool or spindle that fits into either a 65mm or 80mm bore, that also has an ER20 or 13mm tool capacity, that draws at or around, or preferably fewer than 15 amps, I would be in business. Though it powers through the tough jobs with ease, the Bosch 1617EVS is more than capable of doing fine work as well.spindle with an ER20 nose, and a matching VFD that accepted 110v input, I wouldn’t be having this conversation! Additionally, the 2-inch sub-base opening allows a wide variety of bits to be used with this router.