Bosch PR10E Colt Single-Speed Palm-Grip Router

by Bosch

Product Description

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The Bosch PR10E Colt Single-Speed Palm-Grip Router puts power and precision in the palm of your hand, so you can hollow out a variety of materials with ease. Featuring the best depth adjustment system in its class, a powerful motor, and a lightweight design, the PR10E is ideal for professionals and do-it-yourselfers who need a high-performance tool to tackle a range of jobs.

The PR10E Colt Single-Speed Palm-Grip Router offers: Highest horsepower rating in its class. Lightweight design for extended use. Constant-Response Circuitry to maintain speed under load.

Handy for trimming edges, finger grooves help you steady the tool. View larger.

A fast depth-adjustment system allows for a range of adjustments. View larger.

Lightweight Design for a Wide Variety of Jobs
The PR10E is great for rounding over deck planks and railings, mortising hinges, forming decorative edges, cutting slots, dovetailing, fashioning window cutouts, inlaying decorative accents, trimming laminate, and more. And at just 3.2 pounds, this router won't put excessive stress on your wrist or hand, even during all-day jobs.

Powerful Soft-Start Motor Reduces Startup Torque
This heavy-duty router owes its robust performance to its 1.0-horsepower (the highest rating among small routers), 5.6-amp motor that spins at a speed of 35,000 RPM. And its soft-start design reduces startup torque for consistent, reliable operation.

For added convenience, a front spindle lock on the motor means easy, one-wrench bit changes, but a shaft wrench is also included for those who prefer to use two wrenches. Finally, a quick-clamp system allows the motor to be easily adjusted or moved.

Smart Features for Durability and Precision
A rugged aluminum fixed base lends durability and precision, accepting bits up to 1-5/16 inch in diameter. A fast, efficient depth-adjustment system allows both macro and micro adjustments.

For stability, finger grooves help you keep things steady, especially when trimming edges. For further convenience, an angled cord exit keeps the router's cord safely out of your work area.

Constant Response Circuitry for Stable Motor Speed
This model includes Bosch's "Constant Response" circuitry, which monitors and maintains speed under load for consistent performance and overload protection. Constant Response works by detecting tough loads and then increasing power to maintain the selected RPM. Working with stable speed lets you concentrate on controlling the router, so you'll always make clean, burn-free cuts.

What's in the Box
PR10E with motor; one 1/4-inch self-releasing collet chuck (2609160084); one 17-millimeter collet wrench (2609110438); one 10-millimeter shaft wrench (2609110786); and one PR001 fixed base.

Product Description

Palm-grip design with rugged aluminum fixed base and angled cord exit. A convenient front spindle lock on the motor was designed for easy, one-wrench bit changes, but a shaft wrench is also included for those who prefer to use two wrenches to change bits. Quick-clamp system allows motor to be easily adjusted or moved. Convenient front spindle lock on motor. Fast and precise depth adjustment system allows both macro and micro adjustment. Enhanced bit capacity, fixed base accepts bits up to 1-15/16-inch in diameter. Response Circuitry. Softstart reduces start up torque. Motor, No.PR001 fixed base, 1/4-inch self-releasing collet, drop-forged wrenches, 5.7 amp, 1 horsepower, 1/4-inch collet capacity; 35,000 RPM, 1-9/16-inch base opening, 1-3/16-inch plunge depth. 7.5-inch height. 3.2-pounds tool weight.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 3 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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.
• ASIN: B000ANT91S
• Item model number: PR10E
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,100 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #12 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Routers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PR10 critique, February 26, 2006

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Edward C. Bridgeman "Wrongbarrel" (Alpine, Ca.) - See all my reviews
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I am a professional cabinet maker. I bought this unit to complement my other Bosch router so that I do not have to change bits. This is a friendly and ergonomic tool. Very nice start up feature. The heighth adjustment did need to be tightened to eliminate movement during use and maintain accuracy. Excellent tool for the price!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have, February 1, 2009

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A_G (CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I've been woodworking a while, but just now got a trim router (well, a month ago). This thing is very light and easy to handle, and perfect for easing edges or routing hinge mortises. The depth adjustment is two fold. The base can be unlocked and moved up and down for quick or non precision depths of cut, or the thumb wheel can be used for much finer adjustment in the locked position. This system is actually quite nice. Balance and ergonomics are nice too, though since this tool has a metal motor casing it will get rather warm (or even hot) after a couple minutes of use. Bit changes are easy with the shaft lock and wrench. Noise is not unbearable, but I still make sure to wear ear muffs. The soft start feature is really appreciated, even though this little thing doesn't have the torque of a 3.25HP machine. A couple points to note are as follows: I feel the RPM is too high at 35,000. If you aren't careful, this can easily burn your workpiece or bit - and the faster the motor spins, the shorter its life and that of the bit. The other point is that this is not a "real" router. I made a few cuts in Baltic birch plywood with a 1/2" straight bit in three passes to a final depth of 1/4" and could feel and hear the motor start to load. I felt that I was being reasonable with the cut depths and feed rates, but still the motor was loading. A tiny chamfer or round over are nothing for this machine, but apparently cuts like the ones I made can tax the motor, despite the claim of "1HP". While not without faults, I give this five stars for all the rest of its excellent qualities and considering that I paid only 70 for it. Made in Malaysia.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big On Power-Small in Size, January 9, 2007

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R. Sanders "Woodsman" (Cleveland, TN) - See all my reviews
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Great little palm router! I use the Colt for my cabinet door and drawer edging and other little one-handed operations. Plenty of power and easy bit changes. I have other Bosch products and they are all well made and reliable, built to last.