Bosch 0601617061 220-Volt Single Speed Router (For Model 1617)

by Bosch

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This 11 amp, 2-horsepower router is strong, lightweight, and made of all-magnesium construction. It offers an exclusive precision centering system design that delivers accurate, repeatable cuts at any depth setting. Features include a microfine bit depth adjustment with re-settable indicator ring and an adjustable sub-base.

Features

• 2-horsepower, 11 amp motor, 25,000 rpm
• Exclusive precision centering design--bit is perfectly centered in router base and stays on cut line, jigs, and templets regardless of handle position
• Coarse and microfine adjustment system with re-settable depth indicator for fast, precise bit depth adjustment:
• Large 3-3/4-inch base opening accepts larger bits
• Tool-free templet guide adapter for fast and easy templet guide changes; also provides better viewing visibility
• Magnesium construction, durable and lightweight
• Right or left switch and cord location; motor housing does not rotate during depth adjustment
• 1-piece armature shaft for accuracy and long bit shank capacity
• 10-foot flexible rubber cord
• Classic hardwood handles

Specifications

• Rating: 220 volts
• Amps: 6 amps
• Max motor horsepower: 2
• Collet capacity: 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 8 mm
• No-load speed: 25,000 rpm
• Base diameter: 6 inches
• Weight: 7.5 lbs.

Includes

• 1/4-inch collet chuck
• 1/2-inch collet chuck
• Drop-forged 16 mm shaft wrench
• Drop-forged 24 mm collet nut wrench
• Adjustable sub-base
• Tool-free templet guide adapter
• Chip shield

Warranty
This Bosch power tool comes with a one-year limited warranty from the date of purchase.

Product Details

Product Manual [1.19mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 16.5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000223GI
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 601617061
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #745,595 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bosch routers kick [posterior]!, June 15, 2000

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Roy E. Masters Jr. "Photo Dude" (Benton Harbor, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch 0601617061 220-Volt Single Speed Router (For Model 1617) (Tools & Home Improvement)

These routers kick [posterior]! Even though there are some otherrouters with higher horsepower ratings, I have cut rail and stile profiles in one pass and I don't have to go really slow either. As for raised panel cutting, I don't have the vertical bits, but rather a 2 3/4" dia horizontal bit, so I use 2 passes for safety reasons.

Excellent adjustment mechanism as well!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bosch 1617 delivers as promised!, January 8, 2002

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"bajhn" (Herndon, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 0601617061 220-Volt Single Speed Router (For Model 1617) (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have never owned or used a router before and chose the Bosch 1617 after reading a review of routers in Fine Woodworking at the library. The two advantages the reviewer cited were 1) no change in depth of cut as had happened with a Sears Craftsman router he reviewed (Craftsman had been my other choice, because of price) and 2) quick removal from the base for easy bit change. So far, all I've done is table routing, and this quick-release has been a godsend. No scraped knuckles, no dropped pieces. I don't regret a penny of my purchase.

I got mine at my local Sears store for less than Home Depot, which was a real surprise. It pays to shop around.

The only negative comment I have is that no one seems to stock the edge guide, which is also very pricey where it is offered for sale at all.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Router, November 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Bosch 0601617061 220-Volt Single Speed Router (For Model 1617) (Tools & Home Improvement)

I absolutely love this router. I bought it a few months ago and have used it nearly every day since. The original one that I received had a faulty switch, but Tool Crib had a new one at my door in two days. So far I haven't had a problem with this one. This router is extremely accurate. The slow start motor keeps it from jumping out of your hands and it does not have lots of "extras" which are usually made of plastic and just end up breaking. They now offer it with an additional plunge base which would have been great to have since the base mine came with is mounted to a table and takes a while to take off...If you want a basic, sturdy router I would highly recommend this one.