--- product_id: 15398623 title: "BOSCH Router 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Woodworking Router" brand: "bosch" price: "€ 481.64" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Bosch" url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/15398623-bosch-router-1617evs-2-25-hp-electronic-fixed-base-woodworking store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # 12 Amp motor power Threaded 3-hole base for secure mounting Adjustable speed 8,000-25,000 RPM BOSCH Router 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Woodworking Router **Brand:** bosch **Price:** € 481.64 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Master your craft with Bosch precision and power — because your projects deserve the best. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BOSCH Router 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Woodworking Router by bosch - **How much does it cost?** € 481.64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/15398623-bosch-router-1617evs-2-25-hp-electronic-fixed-base-woodworking) ## Best For - bosch enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bosch brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ergonomic Command:** Rounded hardwood handles provide a comfortable, secure grip, maximizing control during extended projects. - • **Custom Speed Control:** Variable speed dial (8,000-25,000 RPM) lets you tailor performance to any bit size or material for ultimate versatility. - • **Rock-Solid Stability:** Threaded three-hole base pattern guarantees quick, secure mounting to any router table—no wobble, no fuss. - • **Dust-Proof Durability:** Dust-sealed power switch protects internal components, extending tool life and keeping your workspace cleaner. - • **Power Meets Precision:** 2.25 HP motor with Constant Response Circuitry ensures smooth, consistent speed under load for flawless cuts every time. ## Overview The BOSCH 1617EVS Fixed-Base Router delivers professional-grade performance with a powerful 12 Amp, 2.25 HP motor and adjustable speeds from 8,000 to 25,000 RPM. Featuring Constant Response Circuitry for consistent speed under load, a threaded three-hole base for secure mounting, and ergonomic hardwood handles, this router is engineered for precision, durability, and comfort. Ideal for serious DIYers and woodworking pros, it offers microfine bit-depth adjustment and a dust-sealed switch to keep your workflow smooth and your tool protected. ## Description The BOSCH 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Router has the power to get results, with a 12 Amp motor and adjustable speed settings. The variable-speed dial allows the operator to set the optimal speed for precision routing and maintain a constant speed throughout DIY projects and home improvement. With Constant Response Circuitry, these variable speed wood routers for woodworking will maintain a constant speed throughout the cut, resulting in clean, accurate product. DIYers and woodworkers can glide along the intended cutline using dovetail fixtures, templates, jigs, router bits, and other guidance devices. The BOSCH Precision Centering Design allows the bit to be centered with the sub-base or optional template guides. Review: Another Quality Bosch Router - This router was really a "second choice." My "go to" is also a Bosch: one of the MRC variations. However, when I finished building a new router table it occurred to me that I couldn't use the MRC model on the router lift because the on/off switch on that router is situated on the base, and the base is removed when the router is attached to the lift. What an idiot! Having no real alternative, I ordered this 1617. It fit the lift perfectly, and I already have put several hundred very happy miles on it. It is everything we have come to expect in a Bosch router . . . and I now own several. This is a powerful machine that roars through just about any wood that a home DIYer will throw at it. The motor speed is adjustable, so it can accommodate bits of varying diameters (very important). Two LEDs keep the work piece lighted (although this is of less importance when the machine is mounted in a base). It features a soft start so the operator doesn’t feel that sudden torque when starting a cut. And the electronically driven motor varies the power as the workpiece is fed into the bit, so that the collet speed remains steady throughout the cut. I suspect that it would be comfortable in the hand were I to remove it from the router lift for hand routing, but I still have the MRC for that work. If you install this router in a lift, I recommend getting the offset collet wrenches to make bit changes easier. Review: Router works - This is an excellent router. I'm using it in my router table. I like the compactness and ease of fitting into the router lift. The variable speed dial is helpful in matching speed to router bit size. I have another of the same make/model which I use for hand routing on a variety of projects. I also use it on the dovetail jig setup. The router is powerful and quite versatile. I have a dust collection system rigged up so routing is not so messy. The router is solid when handheld. The switch is on the motor. I sometimes think it would be safer to have it by the hand grips. ## Features - THREADED THREE-HOLE BASE PATTERN: Ensures quick, secure mounting to router tables - CONSTANT RESPONSE CIRCUITRY: Torque Stabilizes start-up torque and maintains constant speed under load on this router tool - 12 AMP ROUTER MOTOR: This wood router combines ample power with adjustable speed settings, allowing users to glide along cutlines - ONE-PIECE ARMATURE SHAFT: Construction enhances durability, reducing vibration for smoother, more precise routing woodworking tools - ROUNDED HARDWOOD HANDLES: Provide a comfortable, secure grip, maximizing user control during the routers use - ADJUSTABLE SPEED DIAL: Reach speeds of 8000-25,000 RPM. This allows user to match speed to application on this hand router tool - RIGHT OR LEFT SWITCH LOCATION: Compact router with right or left switch location for user preference and consistency - DUST-SEALED POWER SWITCH: Protects internal components from router woodworking dust - MICROFINE BIT-DEPTH ADJUSTMENT: Precision adjustment of bit-depth allows this hand router for woodworking to give fast, precise bit-depth adjustment - Bosch Woordworking Router: Has 2 Inch sub-base opening that allows for easier template loading. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00004TKHV | | Amperage | 12 A | | Base Type | Fixed | | Battery Description | Corded electric | | Best Sellers Rank | #12,915 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #2 in Routers | | Brand | Bosch | | Brand Name | Bosch | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,545 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00000346304732 | | Horsepower | 2.25 | | Included Components | Router, 1/4 In., and 1/2 In. Self Releasing Collet Chucks, 16 mm Shaft Wrench, 24 mm Collet Nut Wrench | | Item Type Name | Fixed Base Routers | | Item Weight | 4.5 kg | | Manufacturer | Bosch | | Manufacturer Part Number | 1617EVS | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited 1 Year | | Material | Aluminum | | Material Type | Aluminum | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 25000 rpm | | Model Number | 1617EVS | | Number of Items | 1 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | UPC | 000346304732 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Voltage | 120 volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Bosch - **Item Weight:** 4.5 kg - **Material:** Aluminum - **Power Source:** Corded Electric - **Voltage:** 120 volts ## Images ![BOSCH Router 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Woodworking Router - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41woXvar2RL.jpg) ![BOSCH Router 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Woodworking Router - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81m6Yk5k8eL.jpg) ![BOSCH Router 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Woodworking Router - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81oxlJDvz8L.jpg) ![BOSCH Router 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Woodworking Router - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IQjseOEAL.jpg) ![BOSCH Router 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Woodworking Router - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fQul53lBL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: With ra1181 table, do you need ra1165 under table base for over table adjustment if buying 1617evs router? description implies it is not needed.** A: You do not - need - to buy it. However, you may still want to buy it if you plan to use the router above table. To eliminate the hassle of installing the router’s base which comes with the router (with the two handles) under the router table, and later having to convert it back for non-table use, Bosch offers the optional RA1165 under table Router Base. The RA1165 base (that is sold separately) is designed to be permanently attached your router table, leaving the router base that comes with the router ready for non-table use. Wish other router manufactures got smart and did this too. **Q: Is it made in USA** A: Thank you for your question. The Bosch 1617EVS router is manufactured in Mexico. Robert Bosch Tool Corporation utilizes a global manufacturing strategy, which incorporates a global network of suppliers with our worldwide manufacturing locations in countries such as Germany, Mexico, Switzerland, China and the United States. Our manufacturing facilities around the globe are all owned and operated by the Bosch Group and maintain the highest quality standards. You can be assured that whatever country your Bosch product was made in, it will be made with the quality you would expect from Bosch. **Q: I have a porter cable 4216 dove tail jig does this work with it or do i need to purchase optional bases with it?** A: I am not sure about that but with enough duct tape, screws, epoxy, and good old American ingenuity, anything is possible! Seriously though, i know there are multiple screw holes in the base plate, but whether or not they will line up to your Porter cable jig, i am not entirely sure. I do know this is a great router, its the first one I have owned, but not the first I have used. Plenty of power for bigger bits and smooth precise adjustments, easy to handle and manipulate. Quieter than alot of others I have used. **Q: What size screws screw through the base on to the router? Need to add a spacer for my extreme extension. Can't find the screw fit. Bosch** A: Thank you for your question. The 1617EVS has an option of using either three 10-24 machine screws or four 4 mm machine screws, the length will vary depending on the thickness of the mounting plate and table. If you have further questions please feel free to contact our Bosch Customer Service Representatives at 1-877-BOSCH-99 (1-877-267-2499). ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Quality Bosch Router *by D***. on June 14, 2026* This router was really a "second choice." My "go to" is also a Bosch: one of the MRC variations. However, when I finished building a new router table it occurred to me that I couldn't use the MRC model on the router lift because the on/off switch on that router is situated on the base, and the base is removed when the router is attached to the lift. What an idiot! Having no real alternative, I ordered this 1617. It fit the lift perfectly, and I already have put several hundred very happy miles on it. It is everything we have come to expect in a Bosch router . . . and I now own several. This is a powerful machine that roars through just about any wood that a home DIYer will throw at it. The motor speed is adjustable, so it can accommodate bits of varying diameters (very important). Two LEDs keep the work piece lighted (although this is of less importance when the machine is mounted in a base). It features a soft start so the operator doesn’t feel that sudden torque when starting a cut. And the electronically driven motor varies the power as the workpiece is fed into the bit, so that the collet speed remains steady throughout the cut. I suspect that it would be comfortable in the hand were I to remove it from the router lift for hand routing, but I still have the MRC for that work. If you install this router in a lift, I recommend getting the offset collet wrenches to make bit changes easier. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Router works *by C***. on January 18, 2026* This is an excellent router. I'm using it in my router table. I like the compactness and ease of fitting into the router lift. The variable speed dial is helpful in matching speed to router bit size. I have another of the same make/model which I use for hand routing on a variety of projects. I also use it on the dovetail jig setup. The router is powerful and quite versatile. I have a dust collection system rigged up so routing is not so messy. The router is solid when handheld. The switch is on the motor. I sometimes think it would be safer to have it by the hand grips. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A substantial improvement over my old Ryobi *by B***B on December 30, 2013* I have been upgrading my woodworking tools this past year. One upgrade needed was a router that had 3 qualities - more than 2 horsepower, variable speed, and the ability to accommodate both 1/4" and 1/2" shank router bits. My Ryobi has none of those qualities making replacement the only option. The Bosch was the clear choice, and a welcome improvement to my routing work. The router is attached to my Benchdog Pro-Max cast iron router table extension to my 10" Craftsman table saw. Mounting to the router table took all of 5 minutes. The only thing to note here is positioning the router power switch to be convenient for use. The 2-1/4 HP motor has proven superbly resistant to becoming bogged down when use a rail-and-stile bit for cabinet doors or rabbeting out a deep groove in a board. The variable speed knob is positioned immediately below the power switch. Having variable speed is mandatory when the range of router bit dimensions are wide or you work with the full range of wood hardnesses. Changing collet sizes between 1/2" and 1/4" is easily and quickly achieved. Removal of the motor from underneath the router table is nearly painless. Two wrenches, both of which are provided with the router, are used to loosen the collet. The loosened collet is slipped off the motor shaft, the replacement slid into place, and the two wrenches used to finish the change after the new bit has been placed in it. I have to admit it would have been nice to have a simple button locking the motor shaft in place, but I can live with the arrangement as it is. This router has a wonderful feature which permits 3 vertical movements in 1/2" increments with the push of a button. Each of these 3 positions are easily felt and solidly located after opening the locking clamp and pushing in the release lever. It is very handy when you want to move the bit out of the way then confidently return it to the original position. The router bit height is accomplished using a cylindrical vernier-style knob. It might be a bit hard to use if you happen to have fattish fingertips. Once the bit height is where you want it a simple clamp-like lever locks to motor in vertical position. I have never observed any movement once locked in position. I can recommend this router with complete confidence. ## Frequently Bought Together - BOSCH 1617EVS 2.25 Horesepower Electronic Fixed-Base Router with a Variable Speed Motor - BOSCH RA1181 Benchtop Router Table 27 in. x 18 in. Aluminum Top with 2-1/2 in. 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