The Bosch 1617EVS Variable Speed Router is very well balanced and has an exceptional feel when held. If you want plenty of power with smooth operation and beautiful balance, you wouldn't regret getting one! The Bosch 1617 EVS router is well made, has soft start with variable speed control and two high quality wrenches for bit changes. This router provides a resettable depth indicator and provides for fast, precise bit-depth adjustment. Furthermore, the Bosch 1617EVS Variable Speed Router comes with a "precision centering system", which makes the router bit track at true center.

Not only does it have the power and heft to do this smoothly, it has superior dust extraction at the same time. spindle with an ER20 nose, and a matching VFD that accepted 110v input, I wouldn’t be having this conversation! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.Turning off the personalised advertising setting won’t stop you from seeing Etsy ads, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. bosch-1617 Bosch is known for high-quality professional power tools and this router is no exception.

My current budget excludes the lift/elevator option, simply because I want a good, reliable router and it must take 1/2" bits. I bought the Shapeoko because I have a product idea I want to explore, and I would prefer to avoid getting too obsessed with outfitting the machine itself. 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. Mainly flattening, routing out bowls, dishes etc and things the trim router wouldn't be able to handle.Note that you’ll probably also need to get a custom collet if the unit doesn’t come with a 12mm collet, so check the usual suspects, Elaire Corp. Quality - If you have ever used a Bosch tool, you already know they have a reputation for quality that always seems to be a step above most other manufacturers. The router is the oldest electric hand power tool, and as a venerable example, was inaugurated in various U. The Chinese HF spindles all have questionable (if even available) specifications and are limited to to ER11 collets in that 110V compatible power range, However, the European manufacturers (which have realistic and published specifications), offer likely far superior HF spindles with ER20 collets. They make a huge difference in how much you have to shift the router to be able to access the chuck.