Bosch Router 1617EVS 1/2 Inch Collet Fixed Base Woodworking Tool (2.25 HP 12A Motor 25000 RPM Constant Response Table Mount Microfine Depth Cut)

Bosch 1617EVS 2.25 HP 12-Amp Variable Speed Fixed-Base Woodworking Router

The Bosch 1617EVS 2.25 HP 12-amp corded fixed-base woodworking router mills intricate edge profiles, cuts structural dovetail joinery, flattens hardwood slabs, and mounts into precision router tables. Driven by a high-torque 120V motor operating from 8,000 to 25,000 RPM with Constant Response circuitry and soft-start technology, this 8.3-lb production router maintains steady bit velocity under heavy cutter loads. Outfitted with the RA1161 cast aluminum fixed base featuring microfine depth adjustments accurate to 1/64 inch, above-table height adjustment capability, both 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch self-releasing collets, classic rounded hardwood handles, and a dust-sealed power switch, it delivers unsurpassed pass-to-pass accuracy for custom furniture builders and architectural millwork shops.

Best Used For:

• Custom Hardwood Joinery and Dado Milling: Routing precise mortises, tenons, dovetails, and stopped dado slots across dense oak, walnut, and maple timber.
• Router Table Mounted Raised Panel Shaping: Driving large-diameter architectural molding and door stile bits continuously with above-table microfine height adjustment.
• Handheld Edge Profiling and Template Routing: Guiding flush-trim bearing bits and template collars smoothly along curved pattern work using ergonomic hardwood grip handles.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• 2.25 HP (12.0-Amp) High-Torque Motor: Powers through dense hardwoods and composite sheet stock smoothly across a variable 8,000 to 25,000 RPM operating range.
• Constant Response Electronic Circuitry: Monitors motor load dynamically to maintain selected rotational speed under heavy cuts and stabilize startup torque.
• Microfine Base Depth Adjustment: Precision continuous pitch system enables bit depth regulation down to 1/64-inch increments with a reset indicator ring.
• RA1161 Table-Mount Compatibility: Features pre-threaded mounting holes and an above-table hex height adjustment mechanism for seamless router table integration.
• Dual 1/4" & 1/2" Self-Releasing Collets: Heavy-duty chuck system firmly grips standard 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch router bit shanks while preventing bit slippage and binding.
• Ergonomic Solid Hardwood Handles: Contoured natural wood side grips dampen motor vibration and provide natural, fatigue-free hand guidance during handheld routing passes.

What's Included

• (1) Bosch 1617EVS 2.25 HP Variable-Speed Router Motor
• (1) Bosch RA1161 Cast Aluminum Fixed Base
• (1) 1/4-Inch Self-Releasing Collet Chuck
• (1) 1/2-Inch Self-Releasing Collet Chuck
• (1) Drop-Forged Collet Nut Wrench
• (1) 16mm Motor Shaft Stop Wrench
• (1) Clear Polycarbonate Chip Deflector Shield
• (1) T-Handle Hex Above-Table Height Adjustment Wrench
• (3) 10-24 Threaded Router Table Mounting Screws

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When mounting the RA1161 base under a router table, insert the included T-wrench through the top of the table into the adjustment socket; this allows you to zero and dial bit height above the table surface in seconds without reaching below the cabinet.