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The Bosch 1617EVSPK is a two-base router kit: one 2.25 HP motor shared between a fixed base and a plunge base. The 12-amp motor spins from 8,000 to 25,000 RPM with a variable-speed dial, soft start and Constant-Response circuitry that holds speed under load. It accepts 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, 1/2-inch and 8 mm collets, so it covers trim work through raised panels. The fixed base includes above-table bit-height adjustment and mounts in both Bosch's 4-hole pattern and the common 3-hole pattern, which makes it a practical table router as well as a handheld one. Reviewers rate it highly for smooth plunge action and solid build; the main complaints are its weight and the learning curve of swapping bases.
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Owners rate the kit 4.5 out of 5 and mostly praise the smooth plunge, steady power and the convenience of two bases. Complaints center on weight and the effort of switching bases.
The Bosch 1617EVSPK is a combination router kit with one motor, a fixed base and a plunge base. The motor is rated 12 amps at 120V AC, with a maximum of 2.25 HP. It comes with 1/4" and 1/2" self-releasing collet chucks.
A variable speed dial lets the user set the speed to suit the workpiece and the task. Soft-start reduces start-up torque. Constant-Response Circuitry maintains constant speed under load and provides overload protection.
The precision centering design makes it easy to keep the bit on the intended cutline when using jigs, templets, dovetail fixtures and similar guidance devices. Wide base openings and 2" subbase openings accept larger bits and give better visibility. The included RA1161 fixed base has a system for adjusting bit height from above a router table. The base has threaded holes for mounting to a router table in the Bosch 4-hole pattern and the common 3-hole pattern.
