I just purchased the Bosch 1617 with the plunge base. The combination comes with a case. Now, this case has a lot of extra slots and things, which I assume are to hold accessories - but being a bit of a newbie, I'm not sure what these slots are for (some are obvious, but others, not so much)...

Don't usually 'join' user groups (find many are not well attended) . This one seems to break that mold and IS well used. Am involved with a kitchen redo; I'm making my own cabs. Had to buy a new router (Craftsman 2 hp) to handle the larger shank/bit sizes for frame and panel doors, mounted...

As my username implies, I'm just sitting in the back of the shop with a lot of dust on top (gray hair) and kind of forgotten. Not much talent here but lots of enthusiasm. I haven't quite recovered from my boyhood feeling that I can do anything if I just put my mind to it. That was before I...

Just had to share this... :dance3: In last nights introduction after registering for this router forum I mentioned that I had a Bosch 1617 EVSPK Router on order from the Home Depot. I ordered it there because it was about $20 cheaper than anywhere else I found. It was priced at $179. Problem is...