Does the fixed base fit a router table?

Yes. The fixed base can be mounted under a table, and the motor lifts out for handheld use in the plunge base.

What collet sizes are included?

The kit includes both 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch collet chucks, so it takes bits with either shank.

What speed range does it have?

The dial runs from 8,000 to 25,000 RPM, and constant-response circuitry holds the setting under load.

Is it good for dovetails and fine work?

Yes. The plunge base and microfine depth adjustment make it suited to dovetail jigs and slot cutting.

What comes in the box?

Plunge base, fixed base, both collets, shaft and collet-nut wrenches, chip shields and a carrying case.

Is it too heavy for one-handed use?

It is heavier than a trim router, so most owners use two hands, especially with the plunge base.

What do buyers say about the BOSCH 1617EVSPK Wood 12 Amp Router Tool Combo Kit?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5,034 ratings.

Where can I buy the BOSCH 1617EVSPK Wood 12 Amp Router Tool Combo Kit?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe's, Acme Tools, Woodcraft Supply.

BOSCH 1617EVSPK Wood 12 Amp Router Tool Combo Kit

Q: Where is the BOSCH 1617EVSPK Wood 12 Amp Router Tool Combo Kit cheapest?

At Amazon, for $230.00, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

4.8 / 55,034 ratings

Owners rate it highly and call it a dependable, smooth-running router for the money. Most praise the power, the speed control and the two-base flexibility; complaints center on weight and the base-swap routine.

What people mention

Motor powerPraisedOwners say it cuts hardwoods without bogging down.
Speed controlPraisedThe variable dial and constant-response circuitry keep cuts clean.
Depth adjustmentPraisedMicrofine adjustment is repeatable and easy to read.
WeightCriticisedSeveral owners find it heavy for handheld and overhead work.
Base swappingMixedThe two-base design is valued, but changing bases takes time.

About the BOSCH 1617EVSPK Wood 12 Amp Router Tool Combo Kit

The Bosch 1617EVSPK is a router kit with a 2.25 HP, 12 Amp motor, a plunge base and a fixed base. It is used for plunging bits, edge forming, slot cutting, laminate trimming and dovetail cutting. A variable-speed dial sets the motor speed from 8,000 to 25,000 RPM.

Constant Response Circuitry keeps the speed steady throughout the cut. A soft-start feature reduces torque at start-up for smoother handling. The motor housing and bases are aluminum, and the power switch is dust-sealed.

Both bases have a microfine bit-depth adjustment with a one-inch overall range, accurate to 1/64 inch. Both also use the Bosch Precision Centering Design, which centers the bit with the sub-base or with optional template guides (sold separately). Quick clamp systems let you move the motor between the bases without tools. The fixed base has threaded holes for mounting to a router table and lets you adjust bit height from above the table. The plunge base has soft grip handles.

Model

1617EVSPK

Power

2.25 HP, 12 Amp

Speed range

8,000 to 25,000 RPM

Speed control

Variable-speed dial with Constant Response Circuitry and soft start

Depth adjustment

Microfine, 1 inch overall range, accurate to 1/64 inch

Construction

Aluminum motor housing and bases; dust-sealed power switch

Handles

Rounded hardwood handles on the fixed base; soft grip handles on the plunge base

Collet chucks

1/2-inch and 1/4-inch self-releasing

Table mounting

Fixed base has threaded holes for router table mounting

In the box

EVS motor (16176), plunge base (RA1166), fixed base (RA1161), fixed base chip shield, plunge base chip shield, 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch collet chucks, forged 16-mm and 24-mm bit-change wrenches, T-handle