Bosch PR010 Round Subbase for Threaded Temp Guides for Bosch Colt Palm Routers

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Bosch PR010 Round Subbase accepts threaded template guides for Bosch Colt Palm Routers (not included). Precision Centering Design allows accurate positioning of bit within subbase and template guides. Ideal for hinge mortising. Smooth, long wearing phenolic construction. 5-1/4-inch diameter. Includes subbase, mounting hardware, instructions.

Product Description

Allows you to easily follow intended cut line when using jigs, templates and other fixtures.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 6.8 x 11.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FF8VQ0
• Item model number: PR010
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,648 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #1 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Router Accessories > Router Accessories & Parts

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Get a centering cone., October 8, 2007

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R. Buchholz (Eastern NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch PR010 Round Subbase for Threaded Temp Guides for Bosch Colt Palm Routers (Tools & Home Improvement)

This base does make the Colt a much more versatile router. It is easy to install, but hard to center. I do not have the centering cone so I had to use a 3/8" round-over bit that just happens to fit the opening exactly. Even with the bit, the base wanted to creep over when the first screw was partially tightened. The only other thing to note is that after the base is installed, you can't put the router back into the case without removing it which means that you have to go back through the pain of re-centering it the next time you need it.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Get the centering cone, too., November 3, 2007

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Terry M. (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bosch PR010 Round Subbase for Threaded Temp Guides for Bosch Colt Palm Routers (Tools & Home Improvement)

Ditto on the Buchholtz review. You can center this subbase using a bushing and snug fitting bit but the centering cone will make your life easier. It would also be nice if Bosch anticipated this and left more room in the router case for this base.

I used my Bosch PR20 Colt router with a P-C 59370 Door Hinge Template. The small base, while very nice for many jobs, does not span the opening in this template. You will want to have either this subbase or the PR009 for template work.

I chose the PR010 over the PR009 due to the ready availability of 1-3/16" bushings and the relatively poor reviews of Bosch's bayonet mount bushing. Milwaukee's bushing kit is fine quality and their service is great.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Defective!! Know matter what you do-It won't center, November 11, 2008

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M. Obujen (Northern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch PR010 Round Subbase for Threaded Temp Guides for Bosch Colt Palm Routers (Tools & Home Improvement)

I wanted to use my Bosch Palm Router for a project and it required the use of a templete guide bushing. I ordered this subbase from Amazon. It arrived quickly from amazon. I noticed that the packaging appeared old and the date on the packaging was from 2005. The subbase appeared to be in good shape and it was flat. I went to mount the subbase using a centering cone and no matter what hole configeration I tried, it wouldn't line up.

This subbase has absolutely zero value now and will end up in the garbage since it's not worth the time and effort to return it. Sadly, I am not able to use my Colt Palm Router now for many important task in the shop.

Until Bosch fixes this issue (and it is an issue based on the other reviews), I would recommend staying away from this subbase. If you see yourself needing to use template guide bushings in the future, I would avoid buying the Bosch Colt Palm Router. There are other nice Palm Routers out there that don't have these problems with their accessories.