Plunge depth is controlled with the familiar depth rod with locking knob and sliding indicator and turret. You would be hard-pressed to ignore the little bit of something extra a beautiful cove or roman ogee profile can lend a finished piece. The variable-speed dial allows the operator to set the optimal speed, and with Constant Response Circuitry, the router will maintain a constant speed throughout the cut, resulting in clean, accurate product. Additionally, the 2-inch sub-base opening allows a wide variety of bits to be used with this router.

HP Electronic Fixed-Base Router combines ample power with adjustable speed settings, allowing user to glide along cut lines. I currently have 2 of them (One in a Jessem table) and a DCW600B (which I just picked up over the holidays). Since that first test session I have used the plunge base on several projects in varying situations and the Bosch 1617EVS performed flawlessly in all of them. For even the most heavily modified Shapeoko, IMO there’s no reason to have a properly (output) rated HF spindle rated more than 800 Watts.Turning off the personalised advertising setting won’t stop you from seeing Etsy ads, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. bosch-1617 Bosch is known for high-quality professional power tools and this router is no exception.

This is partly due to the fact that I don’t have a means to make my own (I’m trying to wrap my head around putting a boring head in an 8000RPM spindle with a tiny shank). The Bosch Precision Centering Design allows the bit to be centered with the sub-base or optional template guides.Adjusting the Router is fairly simple, whether coarse or fine the adjustment controls are fairly intuitive. The Bosch 1617EVS fixed base has a very nice no-tools mechanism that controls both coarse and fine adjustments. The Bosch 1617 EVS router is well made, has soft start with variable speed control and two high quality wrenches for bit changes. Are you familiar with a router that will fit within the 65mm or 80mm envelope of the clamp made for the HDZ, that will accommodate at least a 12mm tool? In short, no matter how hard or soft the wood, the router maintains the appropriate RPM settings for a nice smooth and accurate cut.