Bosch 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Router

This router was really a "second choice." My "go to" is also a Bosch: one of the MRC variations. However, when I finished building a new router table it occurred to me that I couldn't use the MRC model on the router lift because the on/off switch on that router is situated on the base, and the base is removed when the router is attached to the lift. What an idiot!Having no real alternative, I ordered this 1617. It fit the lift perfectly, and I already have put several hundred very happy miles on it. It is everything we have come to expect in a Bosch router . . . and I now own several.This is a

I have been upgrading my woodworking tools this past year. One upgrade needed was a router that had 3 qualities - more than 2 horsepower, variable speed, and the ability to accommodate both 1/4" and 1/2" shank router bits. My Ryobi has none of those qualities making replacement the only option. The Bosch was the clear choice, and a welcome improvement to my routing work.The router is attached to my Benchdog Pro-Max cast iron router table extension to my 10" Craftsman table saw. Mounting to the router table took all of 5 minutes. The only thing to note here is positioning the router power switc

I’ve been using the Bosch 1617EVS in a router table setup, and it’s performed flawlessly for profile and rabbeting work. The power delivery is smooth and consistent, with no bogging down even under load. Whether I’m running along hardwood edges or cutting rabbets, it delivers clean, precise results every time.The soft-start feature is definitely noticeable, ramping up to speed smoothly and reducing that jolt you sometimes get with high-powered routers. The variable speed dial is easy to access and adjust, making it simple to match the bit speed to different materials and bit types.While I don’

I've been looking for a good router motor for my router table that has a really nice dust collection in the bottom of the case, and so far I've used a DeWalt and one from woodpeck.com and both died quickly due to the way the dust chips are handled in the motor. The most expensive one was sold as it's purpose was designed to be in a router table. It died the quickest. I tried this one after getting refunds for the other motors and so far this one has lasted longer than the others. The way the motor is cooled and the dust is handled at the bit end looks like it might actually handle the router t

Let me start off this review by saying that I'm in no way a professional and am squarely towards the bottom-end of DIYer, skill-wise, but I'm learning! This Bosch router reminds me of the one my dad had when I was a kid some 25+ years ago, and while he no longer has it, I can imagine passing this beast down to my kids when they're old enough.The BOSCH 1617EVS is very solidly-built, being mostly metal, with a heavy-duty plastic shell, plus of course the wooden handles. Those handles, by the way, feel amazing to hold. I've run the router through both SPF and a higher-end plywood, and it's had ze

I have mounted this router on a router table. It is certainly very good but I found the system to take off and in the motor from the base NOT FLUID. Sometimes it is very hard to make the motor slide into the base and it gets stuck. Bosch should have found a better system of grooves to do that.

Love these routers so far! I bought 3 of them put clear base plates on all of them for various wood joining projects. Each router is set up for different joining applications. Perfect to save time in a time limited environment.

This is an excellent router. I'm using it in my router table. I like the compactness and ease of fitting into the router lift. The variable speed dial is helpful in matching speed to router bit size.I have another of the same make/model which I use for hand routing on a variety of projects. I also use it on the dovetail jig setup. The router is powerful and quite versatile. I have a dust collection system rigged up so routing is not so messy. The router is solid when handheld. The switch is on the motor. I sometimes think it would be safer to have it by the hand grips.