Bosch 1617EVS 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed Router
December 8, 2009 · Posted in Corded tools, Power Tools
- Features the most powerful motor in its class at 12-amps, 2.25-horsepower, and 8000-25000 RPM
- Match speed to work piece and task with variable speed option
- Monitors and maintains desired RPM for consistent performance
- Tool-free template guide adapter provides fast and easy template guide changes
- Built to last with rugged aluminum base and housing
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 Product Description
Handle a broad range of routing applications with the versatile Bosch 1617EVS Variable-Speed Router. This rou… More >>
Bosch 1617EVS 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed Router
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The Bosch 1617EVS is an attractive router package; however, Amazon is unable to deliver on it! Don’t believe the “ships in 24 hours” claim. I’ve ordered the item on December 31st and since then I’ve been receiving “delay in shipment” notices. The one I received today promises me that I will not see the ordered router until the March time frame. Should I wait, they ask? Unfortunately, along with the router I’ve ordered several accessories. All of the accessories have arrived, but not the router. Do I wait? Do I cancel and return the accessories? Do I postpone the projects for which I’ve scheduled the router based on Amazon’s false delivery date promise? What would you do? Go to Home Depot and buy a router that you can feel and touch and take home with you?
I’ve been shopping with Amazon for many years and this is the first major let down on their part. Has Amazon outgrown its commitment to its customer base?
Rating: 1 / 5
My Bosch router is amazing!! Not only does it allow me to make outrageous amounts of sawdust on my garage floor and/or feet, it allows me to turn 1×12 boards into incredible toothpicks in a matter of seconds!! I have had my fantastic router for 1 week, and have built..well, nothing yet – but I’ve done a fabulous job annoying my wife with the racket. In all honesty (if anyone has made it this far on my review) it is a great router. It’s my second, and if I had gotten it the first time, I would only have and need one router.
Rating: 5 / 5
The router is fine piece of machinery. I am surprised at the low amount of torque when it is started. It should be a valuable piece of equipment when I have put it to good use.
I think very highly of Bosch the equipment I have.
Rating: 5 / 5
I love this router! The variable speed feature is far more useful than I thought it would be. It is light, easy to use and I really enjoying routing with it.
Rating: 5 / 5
I was told that they fixed the infamous switch problem a long time ago(2005?), so I went ahead and bought one. I have had it for about 2 years. After a few hours of very light hobby use, the switch failed exactly as many others have reported. I removed it and took it apart, and sure enough the switch was packed with saw dust. Imagine that, a router killed by saw dust! Amazing. I see that the Bosch website emphasizes that it “now has a dust proof switch”. Brilliant. So, be warned that there may still be some units out there with the faulty switch. It’s an easy and cheap fix, $15 for the part and shipping, but very frustrating to have to stop work in the middle of the job to fiddle with it, or worse, wait for parts to arrive.
UPDATE: I purchased a new switch and received it yesterday. They sent me the exact same dust prone switch, rather than the new dust proof one!
Rating: 2 / 5