Mangolia
August 11, 2025
I bought this plunge router from my experience of routers some 25 years ago, my experience with Bosch products, and my current needs. What a beautiful piece of art...The router uses some sofisticated power control mechanism that gives you complete control on the motor, a good machanism to control depth, a progressive starter, variable speed from 10,000 RPM (for example hard maple)to 25,000 (e.g. pine).Learning is quick and the results impressive. The plunge router is not recommended for a table (you need a fixed base), but is perfect otherwise.
Customer
July 26, 2025
This router is very powerful, cuts and shapes wood effortlessly. It has a variable speed adjustment for different types of wood it may encounter. I purchased it along with the fixed base to mount under my router table, as this gives me flexibility to remove it from the table and use it as a plunge router when the need arises. Not sure if this particular model of router can be used with just any router lift as it has proprietary 5V control connection track which works only with the Bosch series router bases.
Yanick e.
July 19, 2025
Tres tres bonne qualité je l ai mis a l ouvrage tres dur la ou d autres toupie ont brûlé et le guide est tres solide et précis je le recommande tres hautement
Sylvain
July 15, 2025
Outils d'une bonne puissance, stable, permet un travail précis
todd
June 1, 2025
I have many Bosch tools and have been happy for the most part with their performance. I've ben using a 1617 for many years, and have only had problems with dust getting into the switch. An easy fix, but one that shouldn't need to be done. I purchased this plunge router, which was sent directly from Bosch. When I opened the box, I got the distinct impression that the tool was used, possibly a rebuilt unit. I decided to try it out anyway. I managed to edge trim about 15 feet of cherry before the unit quit working. I didn't get a chance to try out the plunge feature, but I did notice that the plunge mechanism was pretty stiff. I've not used a plunge router before, so I'm not sure this stiffness was normal, but I suspect not. Long story short, I won't be buying anymore Bosch routers.
dr duane
May 14, 2025
This is a nice tool .. lots of power .. easy to handle. the fine adjustment is a bit awkward.. not as easy as it should be .. there is tool also that should fit in the top of the fine adjustment .. did not come with - price was fari
Debbie
May 13, 2025
This is a really bad router. Don't buy it. It will break. Then when you contact Amazon, they tell you to contact Bosch. Bosch will not stand behind it and also if you bought it in Canada there is no help.Will never buy anything Bosch again. Really poor customer service.
Chris Davis
March 13, 2025
The router broke after 6 months of on and off use. It now sounds like a racecar and shakes like crazy when trying to use. Love the plunge features of it. It is fairly heavy though.
Bernard K Hurley
March 6, 2025
This is a great heavy duty router. I purchased this Bosch because I needed a tool heavier than my DeWalt router for large 1/2" bits. This router has more power than I will ever need [short of a shaper table]. The plunge mechanism is very smooth and the grips & switch are ergonomic. I like the way the router stays locked in a depth until the thumb release is pressed (some routers have an opposite plunge function). The micro adjustments are easy to read and use and the LED task lights are bright enough to illuminate the work surface. I like well made tools for reasonable prices and Im very happy with this purchase.
Rodrigo C
February 8, 2025
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Juan Pablo Fabre
January 23, 2025
Excelente como todo lo Bosch
Customer
December 20, 2024
I bought this router because my other wasn’t compatible with a jig I had. I did a lot of research and chose this one. My only complaints I have are ones that I was aware of before the purchase, which are that it doesn’t come with a case and that there isn’t any storage for a collet wrench. I love the grip angle and placement. The depth stop works extremely well. They make it easy to start the motor, plunge, push, and raise, all rather smoothly. I really like the placement of the power cord. It allows you to place the router upside down to change a bit. Many competitors’ power cords come out the top which makes this rather impossible. I’ve seen some complaints about the weight, but I don’t find it too impairing. I’m extremely happy with this purchase.
cagz
December 14, 2024
Le doy uso medio, hasta ahora me ha funcionado bastante bien.