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Bosch 1617EVS 2-1/4-Horsepower Variable-Speed Router | 
| Brand: Bosch
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $324.00
Buy New: $155.00
You Save: $169.00 (52%)
Rating:  52 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10.7
Dimensions (in): 12.7 x 10.1 x 7.6
MPN: 1617EVS
Model: 1617EVS
UPC: 000346304732
EAN: 0000346304732
ASIN: B00004TKHV
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
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| Features:
| • | 2.25HP/ 12 AMP Motor 8000-25000 RPM - Most powerful in its class | | • | Variable speed - Match speed to workpiece and task | | • | Coarse and microfine bit depth adjustment system with resettable depth indicator - Constant-response circuitry - Monitors and maintains desired RPM for consistent performance | | • | Tool-free templet guide adapter for fast and easy templet guide changes | | • | Large 3-3/4" base opening plus 2" subbase opening accepts large bits |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Variable Speed 12 amp motor provides soft start. Maintains speed under load and provides overload protection.
Electronic variable speed with 8,000-25,000 RPM range for max. versatility. Precision centering system for accurate cuts. Self extracting collet system for less run out. Includes 1/4" and 1/2" collets.
Amazon.com
Bosch recently introduced routers that they claim have the highest power-to-weight ratio in the industry. We believe them. The 1617EVSB variable-speed router features a stout, 2-1/4-horsepower motor coupled with an aluminum base and housing. The result is a well-balanced and smooth-operating machine that offers fast results in demanding applications. We love the nicely finished hard-maple handles that make this router feel like a fine-woodworking tool. Something Bosch engineers are proudest of is what they call the "precision centering system," which makes the router bit track at true center. It's an important feature for multiple-pass applications, like jig cutting, and fine woodworkers will particularly appreciate it. Ease of height adjustment is a way of measuring quality in routers, and Bosch has come up with a system that works as well as any we've tested. A large flip lever releases the motor for adjusting. Rather than twisting as the height changes, the motor raises and drops in a straight path. The result is a simple and smooth-working course adjust that couples with an efficient microadjust to make fine-tuning the depth of cut easy and accurate. Another feature we like is the reversible motor, which lets the user place the switch and cord on either side. It's good for lefties, and for those of us who get annoyed when the cord always seems to be in the way. The collet is self-releasing, which means there's no need to tap the spindle to change bits, and the collet depth is 13/16 inch, a few 16ths deeper than that of DeWalt or Porter-Cable--one more weapon in the Bosch battle to for a truly centered bit. --Mark McDonald
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| Customer Reviews: Read 47 more reviews...
 Bosch Router February 16, 2008
Greenhorn
The Bosch router provides smooth consistent power and cutting. It feels Slightly topheavy when not used in a "D" style base- but most routers are. I recommend getting the combo pack, unless you plan on dedicating its use to a router table.
 Great mid-sized router for all types of use March 28, 2007
Matt & Dana (Shakopee, MN USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Other routers owned: Bosch colt trim router, Hitachi M12SC, Festool 1400
Pros:
- Adjustable speed
- Numerous base options
- Size\feel\soft start\etc
Cons:
- 2 wrenches for bit removal (love 1 wrench systems of the bosch\festool)
- Dust collection is pretty weak compared to festool
- Measured adjustment is difficult (example: I want the cut .03" deeper) compared to festool
- Template system isn't accurate enough for precision dovetails
Conclusion:
For the money this sucker is amazing, the kit with fixed\plunge base is even better. If you could only have one router this would be it. I used this router in my router table, handheld, fixed\plunge for years before buying another router. Now adays it sits in my router table, using the undermount base that allows above the table height adjustments.
So far, soooo good. February 25, 2007
R. Almeida (Lakes Region, New Hampshire)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had two DeWalt 618s, one in my router table and a variable speed that I used for hand routing. The variable speed died on me out of the blue with less than a year on it. So, since I had all the bases for my DeWalt, I moved the single speed from my table and looked for a new router to be my dedicated route table motor. This is the first Bosch product I bought and I did so based on the consistency of good reviews that it got. It's also priced cheaper than than other comparable brands. I installed it into my Woodpecker table, turned it on and...WOW. I love the EVS, the router is far quieter than DeWalt. The base, even though it's shelved is much smoother with less friction than DeWalt as well. This is a really nice complement to a router table. Enough that if my other DeWalt router fails, I will be replacing it with a Bosch! PS. I only gave it four stars, as I keep reading about switch problems. My router is dedicated to my table with an auxilary switch, so I'm saving the fifth star when the switch "doesn't" fail.
Silly defects February 17, 2007
TBP/Man/Va
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Like many of the others that have reviewed this product, I agree that it is a superior router in terms of use. It is as good as the reviews suggest it is. However, the problem with the switch is unforgivable. I too removed it from my router table to use on my Akeda Jig and it failed - once before it failed and I returned it to the factory for replacement. This time I had the presence of mind to read Amazon's good reviews and realize I had a bad switch. I removed the top of the router with a star or torx screwdriver (Sears sells a whole pack of different sizes) and vacuumed dust some dust. I removed the switch by using a small screwdriver to gently pop the switch bracket on the right and left. then, I removed the connection to the armature because it is soldered to the switch and popped the other clip off from the power source - making notes of what I had done (removed it with a pair of long nosed needle nosed pliers). I then used an eyeglass scredriver to pry the bottom off of the switch and found some dust. However, the silliest thing was that the spring had lubrication that attracted dust - in a router!! I cleaned it off, reset it (sitting down with good light and noting the contact point is such that it is better to install it with the switch in the off position). I reinstalled it and after making sure the speed control was properly lined up and the router worked fine. I also ordered another switch. My other problem with this router is that the motor case corrodes or somehow becomes much less slippery and it is hard to adjust the height. I lubricated it it with a little wax and it helps. Finally, the black bottom is a really bad idea - why can't they make it clear so we can see?
Still, I ordered another of these routers from Amazaon - it will stay on the bottom of my really useful and reliable Jessem router lift from Rockler and yes - do buy and use an on an off switch independent of the router - safety, reliability, etc.
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