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The Bosch 1617EVSPK is a two-base router kit built around a 12 amp, 2.25 HP motor that spins at up to 25,000 RPM. You get a fixed base and a plunge base, plus 1/4 in. and 1/2 in. collets, so one motor covers edge forming, slot cutting, dovetails and table work. Constant-response circuitry holds speed under load, and the micro-fine depth adjustment is the feature owners rate highest. It is the reference mid-size kit for serious hobbyists and small shops; rivals in the same class match its power but rarely include two bases and a table this complete.
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Lowest price we've seen: $229.95 on Nov 13 at eBay. Tracked across 15 stores since Nov 13.
Owners consistently praise the smooth, powerful motor and the accuracy of the depth adjustment. Many call it the best mid-size router they have used and keep it mounted in a table. Complaints center on weight and the learning curve of the two-base system.
This kit pairs the Bosch 1617EVSPK router with a plunge base and a fixed base, plus the RA1181 benchtop router table. The router handles precise bit plunging, edge forming, slot cutting, laminate trimming and dovetail cutting. It can also be used in a router table.
The router has a 12 Amp motor that runs up to 25,000 RPM. A variable-speed dial matches the speed to the workpiece and task. Constant-response circuitry holds speed under load and protects against overload, and a soft start reduces startup torque. A micro-fine system adjusts bit depth, and a precision centering design keeps the bit on the cut line when using jigs, templates and dovetail fixtures. The switch can be set on the right or left, and a quick clamp system converts between bases without tools.
The RA1181 router table mounts on any workbench and is designed to fit a variety of routers. It has a die-cast aluminum work surface on a sturdy ABS plastic base. The aluminum fence has adjustable MDF face plates, and its outfeed side can be offset for jointing. A starter pin and guard support routing of curved workpieces. The 2-1/2 in. dust collection port fits standard 2-1/2 in. vacuum hoses.
