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Bosch 2-1/4 HP VS Router.

Bosch 2-1/4 HP VS Router.

Average Rating: Customer Review Rating: 4.0  (4 customer reviews)

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Variable Speed 12 amp motor provides soft start maintains speed under load and provides overload protection.
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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.
 

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Customer Review Rating: 4.0 (4.0)
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1) Submitted by Bill Lloyd, from Warrenville, IL on 7/3/2008
Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 3.0
The tool is a work horse but it has a poorly sealed on-off switch that failed due to sawdust buildup inside of 6 months. Luckily I have a nearby Bosch repair center and they put in a new switch no charge with the caveat that it will probably happen again. They are on the 6th iteration of this switch with no solution in sight.
2) Submitted by Ron Oswald, from Cochranton, PA on 2/17/2008
Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 5.0
I own two of these routers for use with my dovetail jig. They are smooth and powerful, easily handling the 1/2" shank bits in any species of wood. I recommend this model without reservation.
3) Submitted by Simon Chatwin, from Oak View, CA on 6/16/2009
Customer Rating: Customer Review Rating: 4.0
I purchased this about 1 month ago. I was amazed that it arrived in one piece - the packaging was so badly damaged and ripped.
I removed the handles when installing it in the table. I like the adjust-from-the-top capability, easy bit changing, and that the clamp does not shift the height setting at all. The switch is clearly liable to get gummed up with dust, but a Bandaid over it has sealed it without altering the movement or feel.
Power, speed are as expected and the soft start at least reduces the wear on my nerves!
Overall an excellent tool except for the switch.
I also looked at Porter-cable, Black & Decker and others before buying this.
4) Submitted by Jim Kollar, from Fountain Valley, CA on 11/25/2006
I have been using the Bosch 1619EVS router and it's the best I have seen for a bench router, handling the larger bits with ease. I still prefer a lighter tool for hand use though, so I purchased the 1617EVS. Like the 1619EVS, I love it. It has the same easy sets, controls that are easy to get to and plenty of power for any job. I also like the dust attachments.I highly recommend them both.

 
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