Is this second hand router any good?
#11
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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#12
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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#13
Very good start, used or new. No Fugazi, that Bosch.
Pat Warner
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#14
Yes, I have two of them.
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#15
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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#16
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
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#17
+1 for the one I have.

Of course buying used, condition and price still need to be evaluated.
See ya later,
Bill
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#18
+1. Had it for ~10 years and love it. Very reliable, and powerful enough for my needs.
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#19
JoeLaf said:


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




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#20
I have one that lives in my router table. One of the top routers IMO.
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