Bosch 1617PK, A man and his router
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A man and his router
If your a serious woodworker like I am, or an occasional do it your-selfer you must appreciate the qualities of a goodrouter. I’ve owned and used many different brands, butfor the price and the quality you can’t go wrong with a Bocsh. If you want ease of operation, easy adjustments, great control and one of the best templet guides available. TWO THUMBS UP get a Bocsh!
Update (2/4/2012):
The featured review for this product, Bosch 1617PK 2-Horsepower Router Combination Pack Tools & Hardware, was written by Jack Silver.
The average rating for this item is out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.
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Reviews (3)
Norm McDonald
July 5th, 2010 at 12:18 am
Nice little unit
Good performance, very easy to change bits. I had a little trouble to change the leap up. Very good visibility. I wish the power swich was a little easier to achieve and maintain routers, it seems that it took a little fumbeling to turn it off in a hurry as I needed, but over all I am very happy with the purchase.
Anonymous
July 15th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
The 1617PK can be converted to EVS
I’m not sure why anyone would buy this 1617PK on Amazon when the variable speed version 1617EVSPK is available for a lower price. Variable speed is critical to control as the size of the router bit changes — larger bits need to run at lower RPM. Anyways, I did buy this 1617PK because it was on mega-clearance at Lowes. After some schematic research, I found there are only 4 things different between the 1617PK and 1617EVSPK: the EVSPK has an added speed control, larger motor housing cover for the added speed control, and a different armature and field (the motor itself). I bought the speed control and cover for $30 through a local tool repair shop and now I have essentially the 1617EVSPK router for a steal of a price. It’s not exactly the same because I didn’t upgrade the armature and field…which would have drawn 1.0 more amps and provided about 1/4 more HP. So my point is that if you already have this single speed router, all is not lost and you can convert it to EVS if you really want, but if you haven’t bought this, buy the EVSPK to begin with.I own a Bosch 1613EVS plunge router and love it but wanted a dual base system too. Bosch routers are known for comfort and precision. They’re kind of like the Toyota’s of tools: well engineered tools that aren’t the very best but consistently high performing and long lasting. The irritating things about this 1617PK/EVSPK router are the lack of a built-in dust control connection/system, non-centered base that requires the purchase of a centering cone or bit, and proprietary guide bushing system that requires an adapter to use the Porter-Cable standard guide bushings. Small things that I bought accessories to address but would’ve been better if they were part of the kit. Because of those things, I was convinced I would eventually get the Porter Cable 894VK combo kit until I heard how bad the plunge was on it. It’s perfect on the Bosch, with Bosch being pretty much the only brand that covers its plunge posts to prevent dust from entering. The only other thing I don’t like is that, unlike my 1613EVS plunge router, the 1617 doesn’t have an on/off trigger on the plunge handle. But in the end, I’m a Bosch loyalist and because of the Lowes clearance, I now have two Bosch routers and am happy with both.
Jack Silver
July 24th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
A man and his router
Rated 5 stars.
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