Bosch Colt Palm Router

CNCWOODWORKER · Oct 20, 2009

If any of you have one of these, give me some feedback. I'm considering buying one, but I want to see what everyone else thinks. How easy is it to change the bit? How well does the depth adjustment work? Any issues with the router moving in the base, causing the bit to be out of alignment? Any recommendations as far as essential accessories?
I planned on getting the template base and centering cone. I've read some negative reviews about the template base on amazon, but some sound like they just didn't know what they were doing, but it could be poor quality control on either the router or the base...

CanuckGal · Oct 21, 2009

I have one and haven't used it much but for those times when you just need a small quick routing job it's ideal. I haven't had any issues to speak of. A plunge base would make it PERFECT!

bdaniel · Nov 10, 2009

I bought the Dewalt one and after using it, I am convinced I should have bought the colt.
I like the feel of it a lot better. I use it for inlay work sometimes.

Tom Hintz · Nov 10, 2009

I've had the Bosch Colt Installers Kit (extra bases) for a few years and it continues to perform well with no issues. I really like this outfit and continue to use it frequently for smaller routing jobs as well as for laminate trimming. I have a full review of this kit atthe link below if that would help.

Bosch Colt Review

CanuckGal · Nov 11, 2009

Is there somewhere to buy the Colt accessories without buying the whole kit?

bobj3 · Nov 11, 2009

Bosch Colt

Amazon.com: bosch colt US Home Improvement

http://toolmonger.com/2007/02/11/hands-on-the-bosch-colt-variable-speed-palm-router/

Home Depot Canada

CanuckGal · Nov 11, 2009

Thanks Bob but Amazon won't ship tools (or accessories it seems)to Canada

Bob N · Nov 11, 2009

Deb,

According to this link, they say they will ship to Canada

Amazon.com: Help > Shipping & Delivery > International Shipping

CanuckGal · Nov 11, 2009

Most stuff they will ship but not tools or tool accessories. I don't know why. The page comes up and says

We are not able to ship this item to your default shipping address.

bobj3 · Nov 12, 2009

Hi Deb

You are going to need to move over to the other side of the wall or get a mate on the west side of the wall..

so you can drop ship to him/her ...

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Bob N · Nov 11, 2009

They sure contradict their self :nono:

CanuckGal · Nov 12, 2009

LOL Bob, well moving isn't an option. But I imagine if I want something bad enough I could encourage a friend to help me.

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