Bosch 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Router

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’t use it handheld, I can say the build feels rugged and well-made. It’s clearly built for the long haul. Bit changes are straightforward, though it can be a little tight when mounted to a router table - still manageable with a good setup. Overall, I give it 5 stars. Whether you’re a beginner, hobbyist, or even a pro, this router has the power, precision, and reliability to handle a wide range of tasks. If you’re mounting it to a router table, it’s an excellent choice that won't let you down.

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 table I have okay. This router has plenty of power, the bit changes are easy to do, even in a router table, and the variable speed works great! Since I'm not using the base that came with the router, I can't speak to adjustments and how it locks, but just looking at how it goes together and comparing that to a hand held trim router I have of the same style I believe it would be a good tool there as well.

I've been a Bosch fan for the last several years, ever since I bought a Bosch Colt (small/compact) router. It was a quality, precision tool, and I started buying most of my tools with that brand since then. I used to favor Milwaukee, loving both my Sawzall and my 3/8" drill. When Milwaukee came out with their fancy designs on their battery operated hand tools, I thought I'd look around for something that wasn't quite as glitzy. That's when I tried the PS31 12Volt, 3/8" hand drill. About a dozen or so power hand tools later, they have almost always been Bosch. This one is corded for use with my table mount, but it's of the same high quality and precision that I've been accustomed to.

This is one of 3 routers I own.I bought this to mount in the Bosch 1181 table. This router is Great...! Tons of power, and accepts both 1/4" and 1 /2" shank bits. I own several Bosch tools, and they are built for professional use.

This router is as good as everyone else says - smooth, precision adjustments and speed regulation and powerful. Half-inch and quarter-inch shank bits fit and grip really well. Some notes when using with accessories, including the Bosch benchtop router table: The included router base with handles fits the Bosch benchtop router table and allows adjustment from either the top using an included hex key, or from a knob below. I find no need to adjust from the top with the hex key -- the fine built-in height adjustment knob is easier to use because one must always latch or unlatch the router prior to height adjustment. The hardwood handles may be left in-place when mounting the router on the Bosch table. There is no need to buy another under-table base if mounting to a Bosch table. The Bosch router table uses just 3 small #10-32 machine screws with no thrust or lock washers to hold this beast onto the router plate. Two straight, open-ended wrenches come with the router. I find no advantage or need to use offset wrenches when this router is mounted to the Bosch table. It would take a total redesign of the table to make it take three instead of five hands and a foot to change bits - the straight wrenches work fine once one gets the hang of it. Try the included wrenches before ordering the offset wrenches. Big bits work great. We needed to create relief / backout cuts on some custom hemlock moulding. I used a Freud 12-182 1-1/2 inch bottom cleaning bit set to a fairly shallow backout. The result was amazing. Effortless cutting, clean, no chatter. The motor speed regulation during cutting was excellent. This router is a great tool so far. I wish that I could say the same for the very poorly designed, very disappointing Bosch router table that works better than nothing. This nice router that deserves something much better.

Mine came new from Bosch but was pretty scuffed from poor packing. Included tools are minimal but I guess it is all you need... It works well. I put it into a handheld router similar to Shaper.

Power and adjustable from the top on a router table.

Works as well as I have come to expect from Bosch. Not my first tool from them and as long as they keep up this quality I will likely buy more in the future. i bought this to use in a router table and it has worked well in that application.

Excelente Router, muy potente y de gran calidad. BOSCH ES GARANTÍA.

Excellent router. Really nice. Pairs well with my bosch router table. It’s nice, easy to install and accept all the bits you need. It’s really strong and spins fast. Very stable. Perfect

I had to return the item as the router did not fit my table and the refund service was excellent and the communication very good.

Lo compré con un súper descuento y trabaja muy bien! Por el costo es un súper producto

Bosch has been making good quality tools for a long time. Good fit in my King Canada router lift table insert. I have used small and large diameter bit, set the right speed and it does a nice job.