Mike

Bosch remanufactured products are top quality. You will not find them for sale in retail stores. An open box or returned product would simply be marked down in price. You might find a remanufactured Bosch product in a specialty store that features refurbished items or at a web site; and of course at a Bosch/Skil service center. Any of these units are in packaging that is clearly marked.

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bradleyjere

Well, I've gone and purchased a Bosch 1617EVSPK. I think I got a pretty decent deal on it. There is a tool store by my house that had a sale today and I got the kit for $209 plus tax. Then they threw in a router mat and a router bit (85599M). I value that at a little over $40 so I figure I got the router for $169. Unfortunatly they didn't have any in stock so I will have to wait for the backorder to come in before I can give any feedback on how I like it. They said it should be here soon so I'm waiting by the phone!

-Sam-

I think you got a pretty good deal on that one bradleyjere! Just wait until you start making wood chips with it. It's a nice comfortable router in my opinion. It's the same one I own! Let us know what you think when you get it! Later...

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Hamlin

Just a quick note... if you want more detailed info from what other sites show, try looking up the manufacture's web site. You will get alot more info.

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Mike

There can be a real advantage in buying a tool from a dedicated tool store. You will get real assistance on any question you have from somebody who actually knows what they are talking about. The store will handle any repair or warranty problem that comes up for you; Any accessories you purchase will be the correct ones for your tool. That all adds up to real value. I think you will be pleased with your purchase. One thing to note about Bosch's 1617 routers is they use the Bosch quick release guide bushings or with a supplied adapter PC style guide bushings. The Bosch bushings are steel to withstand rough service and PC style gives you the biggest choice in different sizes and materials of bushings.

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bradleyjere

Well, I picked up my new router yesterday evening. I am VERY happy with my purchase! One thing that I was not able to do anywhere was to actually turn on and/or use prior to purchase, so I was a little nervous as to what the end experience was going to turn out like. I need not have worried. First of all, I feel this router is pretty darn quiet. Yes it get's a bit louder when you are running it at full RPM and it will be a bit louder when you are making chips, but it was nothing like I expected. I threw on the bit that I got for free and cut a basic roundover onto an edge of a 2x4. The router handled easily and cut beautifully. I also was impressed once again by how easy it is to change the bases. The carrying case is very nice too and has slots for the wrences, holes to hold your bits (1/4 & 1/2), provisions to hold your template guides and template adapter, and a spot to put the manual. One thing I did not see was a spot to store the T wrench they provide for adjusting the height in the fixed base in a router table. I also admit that I wish more router manufactures would adopt the removable power cable concept. It would be very handy when trying to put the router back into the case and I think it would be handy in general. But oh well, that is a minor complaint. All in all I am very pleased with my purchase.

I ended up running to Menards and I picked up a cheap set of bits. It's a set of 6 bits from Hickory Woodworking and they were on clearance for $10. I figured it would be a good purchase just so I could have some inexpensive bits to practice with.

I will let you guys know what my experiences with this router are as I move into my first project. I'll be building my workbench.

Aelanna

I think you will be very happy with your Bosch. As a new woodworker, that was my first router purchase as well, and I am nothing but pleased with it. I would like now to buy a second Bosch 1617 motor only for mounting in a table, but can't seem to find the motor without the bases? Is there anywhere I can buy just the motor?

Skylar2400

Amazon has them in their Tools & Hardware section. Look under Routers and then Bosch. $165 - $185 or so.

Mike

Aelanna, I would check with the closest Bosch service center, or a used tools store. Sometimes they have great deals.

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