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Is this second hand router any good? - overland - 10-08-2015
Somebody near me has a 1617 EVS 2 hp Bosch router for sale, with both a fixed and plunge base included. Would this be a good router for occasional woodwork? I don't have one and don't have much experience with them. But I could use one now to install some vises and to cut some big mortises for my Nakashima-style coffee table.
Re: Is this second hand router any good? - kurt18947 - 10-08-2015
I don't have one but that router is pretty well regarded AFAIK. The early ones had issues with magnesium housings corroding. Bosch fixed that - I think they replaced the magnesium parts with aluminum.
Re: Is this second hand router any good? - Routerman - 10-08-2015
Very good start, used or new. No Fugazi, that Bosch.
Re: Is this second hand router any good? - cvillewood - 10-08-2015
Yes, I have two of them.
Re: Is this second hand router any good? - shoottmx - 10-08-2015
cvillewood said:
Yes, I have two of them.
Ditto here
g
Re: Is this second hand router any good? - jteneyck - 10-08-2015
I have one; very nice. They are about $200 new for the whole kit, so I wouldn't pay more than $100 - $125 for it.
John
Re: Is this second hand router any good? - Bill_de - 10-08-2015
+1 for the one I have.
Of course buying used, condition and price still need to be evaluated.
Re: Is this second hand router any good? - JoeLaf - 10-08-2015
+1. Had it for ~10 years and love it. Very reliable, and powerful enough for my needs.
Re: Is this second hand router any good? - vernonator - 10-09-2015
JoeLaf said:
+1. Had it for ~10 years and love it. Very reliable, and powerful enough for my needs.
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Re: Is this second hand router any good? - GNP - 10-09-2015
I have one that lives in my router table. One of the top routers IMO.