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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.
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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.
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Very good start, used or new. No Fugazi, that Bosch.
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cvillewood said:
Yes, I have two of them.
Ditto here
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I've only had one...in dog beers.
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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.
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+1 for the one I have.
Of course buying used, condition and price still need to be evaluated.
See ya later,
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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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JoeLaf said:
+1. Had it for ~10 years and love it. Very reliable, and powerful enough for my needs.
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I have one that lives in my router table. One of the top routers IMO.
