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Bosch 0601617061 220-Volt Single Speed Router (For Model 1617) | List Price: $324.00
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Brand: Bosch
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Lightweight magnesium
- Quick change template guide
- Electronic feedback circuitry
- Precision centering design
- Includes 1/4 inch & 1/2 inch collets and wrenches
Bosch routers kick [posterior]! [Posted on 2000-06-15]
These routers kick [posterior]! Even though there are some otherrouters with higher horsepower ratings, I have cut rail and stile profiles in one pass and I don't have to go really slow either. As for raised panel cutting, I don't have the vertical bits, but rather a 2 3/4" dia horizontal bit, so I use 2 passes for safety reasons. Excellent adjustment mechanism as well!
Great Router [Posted on 2001-11-22]
I absolutely love this router. I bought it a few months ago and have used it nearly every day since. The original one that I received had a faulty switch, but Tool Crib had a new one at my door in two days. So far I haven't had a problem with this one. This router is extremely accurate. The slow start motor keeps it from jumping out of your hands and it does not have lots of "extras" which are usually made of plastic and just end up breaking. They now offer it with an additional plunge base which would have been great to have since the base mine came with is mounted to a table and takes a while to take off...If you want a basic, sturdy router I would highly recommend this one.
Great Router [Posted on 2001-12-13]
I have a Freud FT2000, and the little DeWalt plunge router. I was in the market for a fixed base for both hand and table use. This one fits the bill perfectly. I've been woodworking for over 10 years, (5 of those professionally) so I know what I am talking about. Oh yeah. I was tempted by the Dewalt fixed-base, but this one had some nice features that I could not pass up for $30 more. One small observation. There are small raised bosses around the base plate screws on the base casting which causes excess dust to get trapped between the two. Filing them down, or lapping the base may fix the problem, but at risk of ruining the perpendicular alignment with the motor. It is not that big of a problem, especially if you clean that space out. Something you should do regularly anyway.
Bosch 1617 delivers as promised! [Posted on 2002-01-09]
I have never owned or used a router before and chose the Bosch 1617 after reading a review of routers in Fine Woodworking at the library. The two advantages the reviewer cited were 1) no change in depth of cut as had happened with a Sears Craftsman router he reviewed (Craftsman had been my other choice, because of price) and 2) quick removal from the base for easy bit change. So far, all I've done is table routing, and this quick-release has been a godsend. No scraped knuckles, no dropped pieces. I don't regret a penny of my purchase. I got mine at my local Sears store for less than Home Depot, which was a real surprise. It pays to shop around. The only negative comment I have is that no one seems to stock the edge guide, which is also very pricey where it is offered for sale at all.
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