The Bosch 1617EVSPK is one of the best carpentry concepts in late years is wrapping a single router motor with both fixed and plunge bases. Both bases take the Bosch Precision Centering Design for accuracy and control. The blend of price savings and flexibility instantly make this concept very well-liked with woodworkers who run their shops on a shoe string budget.
Handle even harsh routing jobs with the powerful 2.25 HP/12 Amp motor and its flexible speed range of 8,000 to 25,000 RPM. The variable speed button allows you to set the most favourable speed for the routing task and material. And with built-in Constant Response Circuitry, your router will uphold a stable speed during the cut, so you get cleaner, more perfect results.
Features
- 2-1/4 – HP , 12 amp motor with 8,000 to 25,000 variable-speed rpm, the most dominant on its class
- Variable-speed dial lets user match speed to work piece and task- Soft-start minimizes startup torque
- steady Response circuitry maintains stable speed under load and protects against overload
- Quick-clamp system on both bases for tool-free conversion–move motor from base to base with ease
- Microfine bit depth adjustment system on both bases
- Elite precision centering design is perfectly centered in router base, stays on cut line- Right or left switch and cord location
- Microfine bit depth alteration system on both bases for speedy , precise bit depth adjustment
- Fixed magnesium base construction is durable and lightweight
- Wide base openings and 2-inch sub-base openings accepts bigger bits and gives better visibility
The Bosch 1617EVSPK Plunge and Fixed-Base Router Kit is sturdy and built for years of use. The motor housing and bases are now made of aluminum, and the power switch is now completely dust-sealed for added strength . The jagged carrying casing keeps all of the apparatus guarded . This routing system is backed by a one-year limited warranty, 30-day money back guarantee, and one-year service protection plan.
The two bases also feature the Bosch Precision Centering Design, which allows the bit to be centered with the subbase or additional template guides. This makes it simpler than ever to keep the bit on the planned cutting-line when using guidance devices such as jigs, templates, or dovetail fittings.
The Bosch 1617EVSPK Plunge and Fixed-Base Variable-Speed Router Kit includes:
- EVS Motor (16176)
- Plunge base (RA1166)
- Fixed base (RA1161)
- Fixed base chip shield
- Plunge base chip shield
- 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch self-releasing collet chucks
- Comfortable forged 16-mm and 24-mm bit-change wrenches
- T-handle hex height-adjustment wrench
- Tool-free template guide adapter
- Rugged carrying case
An added bonus is the first-class casing the Bosch 1617EVS comes in. In addition to the spaces for the 1617EVSPK router motor and bases, molded-in positions for numerous of the more common accessories, as well as guide templets, let you maintain the pieces coupled
Unlike many same routers, the Bosch 1617 is designed to move from base to base without the use of tools. Instead, it clamps firmly into place for rapid and easy transfers. What’s more, the motor by no means rotates while adjusting depths, permitting you to put the power cord on either side where it’s out of the way.
1617EVSPK Specifications
- Rating: 120 volts AC
- Amps: 12 amps
- Max motor horsepower: 2-1/4
- No-load speed: 8,000 to 25,000 rpm
- Collet capacity: 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 8 mm
- Base diameter: 6 inches
- Weight: 19.5 lbs.
