- Is the Bosch PR20EVS good for a beginner?
- Yes, for light edge work. It is small, easy to control and simple to set up. Beginners should practice on scrap because the 1 HP motor punishes deep cuts.
- Does it come with bits or a case?
- No. It is sold as tool only, so you need to buy 1/4-inch shank bits and a case separately.
- Can it cut hardwood?
- It can, in shallow passes. Owners report it bogs down in deep cuts or dense hardwood, so take light passes and let the bit do the work.
- Does it have variable speed?
- Yes. A dial on the fixed base adjusts the speed, which helps with small bits and plastics.
- Can I use it with a plunge base?
- The PR20EVS ships with a fixed base. Bosch sells compatible plunge and other bases separately, so check compatibility before buying.
- How does it compare with a full-size router?
- It is lighter and easier to handle but has less power and a smaller bit capacity. Use it for trim and edges; use a 2 HP router for raised panels and deep mortises.
- Where is the Bosch 1 HP Variable Speed Palm Router, PR20EVS cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $109.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Bosch 1 HP Variable Speed Palm Router, PR20EVS?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including Lowe's, The Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Tractor Supply Co, Msc Industrial Supply.