Is this second hand router any good?

[overland]

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.

[kurt18947]

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.

[cvillewood]

Yes, I have two of them.

[shoottmx]

cvillewood said:

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Yes, I have two of them.

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Ditto here

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[Routerman]

Very good start, used or new. No Fugazi, that Bosch.

[jteneyck]

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

[Bill_de]

+1 for the one I have.

Of course buying used, condition and price still need to be evaluated.

[JoeLaf]

+1. Had it for ~10 years and love it. Very reliable, and powerful enough for my needs.

[vernonator]

JoeLaf said:

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+1. Had it for ~10 years and love it. Very reliable, and powerful enough for my needs.

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This....

[GNP]

I have one that lives in my router table. One of the top routers IMO.