Bosch 1617EVSPK Router

Billat908

Anybody have any hints on how to prevent this?

Does the dust get in the back or on the button side?

I have had sawdust get in electrical contacts on other tools, and often ended up with burned contacts from the arcing and overheating once the sawdust started interfering.

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Mike

Bill, after use you unplug your router, flip it over and use a blow gun to remove the dust. Be sure you use an inline filter to remove water from your air. Disposable inline filters are cheap and will last most people a year with average use.

With 6 years of use both of my Bosch 1617's have been problem free.

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westend

Bill, Mike nailed it, if you use the 1617EVS in a table, either have adequate dust collection, clean the router with air after use, or both. I had the switch failure and blew the motor out, presto, running again. The dust enters the switch on the back side from the intake of the fan in the motor.

I had heard that the switch was reworked (sealed) after 2006. I sent an email off to Bosch and five days later had a new switch. The second time the switch failed I installed the new switch and haven't had a problem, since. The removal and installation took all of three minutes. The new switch is almost identical but I guess it has been improved. It's still a good idea to blow out the dust in power tools, IMO.

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Billat908

OK, sounds good. I am thinking that if my little 3/4 hp Stanley router is too weak for cherry, I might like a Bosch.

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westend

I don't think that you'll be disapointed with a 1617EVS. The 1617EVSPK is a pretty sweet deal, fixed base, plunge base, and a lot of accessories. The fixed base also allows for above table height adjustment. Good luck and let us know how you like it.

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Mike

You will not believe the difference in your routing Bill. In comparison it is like switching from a 22 to an M60 machine gun.

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Billat908

In surfing, I noticed that Bosch now says "Power Switch includes dust-sealed power switch."

So, I guess the sawdust/switch issue is a non-issue.

Is there any reason to buy a Porter Cable 690 over the Bosch? I know the PC is really popular, but the Bosch above-table adjustment appeals to me.

Where are they made today? Has either of them moved their production to China?

moab50

I have purchase this unit for future work in my shop, as I am in the process of moving, I have been thinking about the motor. I hope to use this on making interior and exterior door, and would like input as to the durability, and will it have enough power to do raised panel work. Also what would be the limitations on wood types? I would appreciate any and all thoughts on this.

Thank you

Ron

westend

The PC 690 is rated at 1 3/4 HP. The Bosch is 2 1/4.
Here are some reviews and comments regarding the PC 690:lumberjocks review.

The Bosch 1617evs I purchased in 2006 is marked: Bosch tool company
Mt. Prospect, Ill.
assembled in USA
I can't say where the PC is built. Good luck.

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Mike

Ron, the 1617 is an industrial grade router. The variable speed lets you use large bits and also helps with some difficult to machine woods. Unless you are a production shop you will make your raised panels with no problems. You can not believe the difference in power between a PC 690 and a Bosch 1617 until you make a similar cut with each one... it is day and night. There is a reason everyone has copied off the 1617 design for their combo kits.

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