Price: $249.00 - $169.00
(as of Dec 21, 2024 19:46:22 UTC - Details)

The Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and 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. The plunge base features smooth plunge action. 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.
VERSATILE: kit can be used for a broad range of applications, including precise bit plunging, edge forming, slot cutting, laminate trimming and dovetail cutting, making it one of the most widely used routers for wood working
DURABILITY: aluminum construction makes this one of our most durable wood routers yet with wooden handles on a fixed base and a soft grip handle on a plunge base
EASE OF USE: rounded hardwood handles maximize user control; microfine bit-depth adjustment
CONVENIENT: with the built-in constant response circuitry, our 1617EVSPK wood router will maintain a constant speed throughout the cut, so you get cleaner, more accurate results
12 AMP MOTOR AND ADJUSTABLE SPEED DIAL: user can set the optimal speed (8,000-25,000 RPM) for more or less power
INCLUDES: plunge base, fixed base, 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch collet chucks, shaft wrench, collet nut wrench, chip shields and carrying case
Reviewer: Mark B. Hancock
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A very good router for specific jobs due to it's design
Review: What is the key feature that makes this router especially useful for some tasks compared with others I own? It's the depth setting adjustment, shown at the left side of the first image. It covers a wide range with fairly granular control of the depth steps.Why is this useful to me?This current project is a good example- speaker cabinet front panels fabricated from hard rock maple ply. This is serious stuff for power tool woodworking, cabinet grade MDF is like butter or cardboard in comparison. So, it's pretty mandatory when doing a deep route to use a number of shallow steps and a slow feed. This fixture makes that very straight forward, and very repeatable when doing multiple routes of the same dimension (second image, routing cut outs in progress for the inner front panel of an LF module for a high end speaker system.It's easy to calibrate for a consistent starting point and getting very exact results for a number of operations.Now, no router I've found is the perfect router for every job. This Bosch tool is very well built, has excellent torque and speed control, and with the additional fixed base can handle a variety of jobs. Where some might find it lacking is having a comprehensive dust collection feature built in with a clear dust dust shield over the working area, like some DeWalt and Porter Cable 1/2" shank routers I own. But that same dust shield can limit the utility - specifically, the depot of plunge for the router, and the depth of cuts. Here, on this project, I'm working with 1-1/4" maple ply and 1-1/2" maple ply, and doing cuts between 1" and 1-1/4". This isn't possible with the routers featuring the dust collection and dust shields, because of the limit these place on plunge depth with multiple passes.This is why I tend to have multiple routers chosen and setup for specific jobs, and leave them that way once things are dialed in. I have three of the Bosch 1617EVS now for that reason... two with plunge base setup, one with fixed base.The other thing I have found very useful with this Bosch model is the accessory template guide adapter and templates. Here are pictures of the base with the template guide and a short adapter for 1/2" solid carbide spiral up cut bit installed, in the "baseline" position and extended. One of the 1617EVS is always setup with this adapter.What I find the fixed base configuration useful for is trim functions using follower bits of various types- from setting the rebate for a high frequency driver after boring the original hole with a Forstner bit, or trimming a side or inner route flush using a 1/2" shear trim bit. I have jobs for which this configuration works better than my 1/4" shank trim routers.

Reviewer: Dan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent Router
Review: So far, I have enjoyed using this Bosch router. It came highly recommended both online and among friends who use them often. It is well-built and has a quality feel. The adjustable speed is also a plus. A great buy that works well. I expect to have it in service for a long time.

Reviewer: Obe
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Turns wood into butter with any bit.
Review: ***Update*** 24Feb2014. I was at the point of returning this router to get the dewalt because of the base plate. The base plate does not accept standard bushings that come with the PC Dovetail Jig or anything else for that matter. I was at full irriation when I purchased a Milescraft Universal base plate that adapts all the bushings in the world and their own size for the sign kit. It is available at Lowes. This will allow you to adapt the bushings. The silly part, I can't close my nifty Bosch case to travel with my router without having to do some cut work on the internals of the case. ridiculous, yes. I hope bosch will make a custom base plate soon to fix this because their adapter to adapter to bushing process has too many connections for me to feel positive about it.17Feb2014. I read tons of reviews and my decision came down to the Bosch 1617EVSPK and the 618PK DeWalt. I chose the Bosch out of pure trust in the reviews and two features I talk about below. I have run around 5 different bits on the regular scrap materials in the garage and this is as quiet as my top of the line miter saw from DeWalt. It is multiple times quieter than my circular saw. I'm very impressed with the full speed noise as I can do router work while the baby sleeps inside of the house. Very awesome. The only problem I have right now is when I loosen the collet, it free spins for a rotation, then it gets tight again. Kind of a pain when I am testing it out and learning. I imagine this is something with all router collets as you are loosening something spinning 24k rpm. The plunge base is strong. Although, it is a consistent resistance all the way to the bottom allowing for muscle memory to make a consistent plunge cut. Adjusting the depth stop on the plunge base is a little different that what I am used to but I haven't used it yet, so I will have that figured out in a day or so. The fix base is very nice. The wooden handles make this router very classy and might have helped win me over. The course adjustment is very nice to speed up the bit movement. The fine tuning is just fine. It works great for handheld use. This also has the "above the table" adjustment that supports full table mounting. This is another feature that supported my purchase. Long term is always considered when I make purchases.I'll update more after I put more hours on this but I doubt I'll be making any changes.

Reviewer: Armando C.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent router
Review: This router is amazing, great value for your money especially if you buy it when it goes on sale. Has great power and speed control. I liked it so much I will be ordering another one specifically for my router table. Plunge base is one of the best and easiest to use. The fact that it has the capability for both 1/4 and 1/2 bits makes it versatile for any application.

Reviewer: Philip R.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great tool
Review: Good value when on sale.

Reviewer: Nicolas
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: LA HERRAMIENTA ES EXCELENTE, ME SIENTO AFORTUNADO PORQUE LA CALIDAD DEL PRODUCTO ES LA MEJOR.SIN EMBARGO, ME LLAMA LA ATENCION EL PRECIO, JUSTO HACE 3 MESES LO HE COMPRADO EN AMAZON Y HOY MISMO ESTA AL DOBLE DE PRECIO.POR LO DEMAS, CONTENTO CON EL PRODUCTO.

Reviewer: J W
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I've been holding off on this until I could use it a bit more, but the 1617 router has been the go to router in its class for many years for a reason.Build quality is great on the router and it's bases, it's soft start and variable speed, supports 1/4 and 1/2 collets, and this kit also comes with the plunge base.It is loud, but any router will be so that's not an issue, it's not as loud as I was expecting however.I have the fixed base in the router table at all times and use the plunge base if I need to route out of the table. Overall the plunge base works well, multiple depth stops and very ergonomic handles.As far as the table, I went with this because I have a setup in a basement and didn't trust the mdf cabinets of other models to hold up. The base plate takes a lot of time to get perfectly level but it comes with some good accessories like feather boards and the jointing shims to edge joint boards.The big downside here is dust collection - it's a mess. There's no cabinet below so anything falling down will just go everywhere. I expected this given the design however, and also picked up a milescraft router dust collector that can attach under the table and it solves thay problem.You'll want to build some sort of a table for this, it's too low to be on the ground, and too high to be on a normal work bench so I built a very basic table with casters to get it to the height I wanted.Overall you pay more than cheaper options but this will last for years and can do just about anything a router would need to do.

Reviewer: James McAlevey
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Hi I bough this router as you know it’s 120v so I contacted Bosch only to be told that this router can’t be used in the UK and they do not supply a transformer as the router is 60 Hz can you help with problem

Reviewer: Emens
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Wow what a fantastic router compared to what I was usingVery easy to adjust depth control, nice and heavy which is really a good thingThis router is very well balanced which means their is virtually no vibration from the routerPlunge base is well really too die for works so wellStrong motor when working with 1/2 bits nice case so all can be stored in one place for travelAnd the price well it's just fantasticBought the edge guide also very sturdy and we'll builtBosch really nicked this one of the parkIt's been on the the market for years and that say alot don't believe me check out the other reviewsAnd their precision depth control for the bit is so precise and we'll thought out really beats that stupid ring adjustment that you find on other routers their really is no comparisonIf your looking for a good strong router and with both a regular base and a plunge base buy this one you will really be happy you didAnd the price on Amazon just can't be beat delivery at most 3 days and you don't even have to leave your houseWhat more can I say

Reviewer: hotboo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
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