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Bosch 1617EVS 2-1/4-Horsepower Variable-Speed Router
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List Price: $337.00
Our Price: $159.25
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Product Details
- Binding: Tools & Hardware
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- Brand: Bosch
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- EAN: 0000346304732
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- Features: 2.25HP/ 12 AMP Motor 8000-25000 RPM - Most powerful in its class, Variable speed - Match speed to workpiece and task, Coarse and microfine bit depth adjustment system with resettable depth indicator - Constant-response© circuitry - Monitors and maintains desired RPM for consistent performance, Tool-free templet guide adapter for fast and easy templet guide changes, Large 3-3/4" base opening plus 2" subbase opening accepts large bits
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- Label: Bosch
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- Manufacturer: Bosch
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- Model: 1617EVS
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- Product Group: Home Improvement
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- Publisher: Bosch
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- Studio: Bosch
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- Title: Bosch 1617EVS 2-1/4-Horsepower Variable-Speed Router
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- UPC: 000346304732
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Product Description: Variable Speed 12 amp motor provides soft start. Maintains speed under load and provides overload protection.
Electronic variable speed with 8,000-25,000 RPM range for max. versatility. Precision centering system for accurate cuts. Self extracting collet system for less run out. Includes 1/4" and 1/2" collets.
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Customer Reviews
Bad Switch and Bad Design
If you ever plan to use this router mounted in a table pass it by. Purchase a different brand.
I have owned the router for a little over one year. It is table mounted and used infrequently.
I have had to replace the switch numerous times. The service tech told me that this is a common problem with this router, if table mounted, because of dust build up within the switch.
Now after only 40 minutes of use it has failed again. Bosch offers no help and based on the history of the problem, dating back many years for other owners, it appears this very expensive router will become nothing more than a paper weight.
No Warranty ... No Help ... No Quality
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Nice router, bad switch
I've have a number of Bosch tools and they have all been good with the exception of 2 routers. One, the 1613 plunge router and this one, the 1617 plunge router/fixed base router kit. Both have bad switches. Both switches were replaced with new bad switches. Dust. How can a company that makes quality tools make routers with switches that are not dust proof? These routers were purchased 4-5 years apart. I thought that would be sufficient time to address the problem. Apparently not... No more Bosch routers for me.
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Great, except for a defective switch
It's great when it runs. Not so great when you're in the middle of a project and it won't turn on. I am on my 3rd SWITCH. Very frustrating. Add the cost of 2 extra switches, time to replace and order and shipping, and down time and this is one expensive tool!
The plunging base is also flimsy plastic handled and is not nearly as stout as the main tool. Buy a heavy duty Porter Cable.
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Switch Problems
I have had this router for 3 years and am now on my third switch. This is ridiculous. I thought Bosch was a good brand. Very disappointed. Would otherwise be a great router.
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Bosch Router
The Bosch router provides smooth consistent power and cutting. It feels Slightly topheavy when not used in a "D" style base- but most routers are. I recommend getting the combo pack, unless you plan on dedicating its use to a router table.
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