As well Bosch includes the alternate fixed base that is designed to be used when mounting, specifically in the Bosch Router Table to allow adjustments using the T-handle wrench above the table. This router is a great option if you want quality functionality without breaking the bank. It has a speed range of 10,000-30,000 RPM with six different speed settings: 10000, 12000, 17000, 22000, 27000, and 30000 RPM. Let me start off this review by saying that I'm in no way a professional and am squarely towards the bottom-end of DIYer, skill-wise, but I'm learning! This Bosch router reminds me of the one my dad had when I was a kid some 25+ years ago, and while he no longer has it, I can imagine passing this beast down to my kids when they're old enough. This means that while the DWP611 is a fantastic woodworking CNC router, it’s not suitable for cutting metals. However, it has a variety of useful features and functions that make it a great router in its own right. While the minimum 16,000 RPM and low HP of this Bosch CNC router means it’s not suitable for aluminum cutting, its maximum range means that it can greatly increase the speed you complete projects at when working with soft and light materials like plastics or soft woods. So, it can greatly improve your CNC’s efficiency.

Openings with wide base plus a 2-inch sub-base opening that accepts bigger bits and improves visibility. The Bosch PR20EVS is notable for its very high maximum RPM of 35,000, which is one of the highest speeds of all routers for CNC machines.

How Bosch 1617 EVS works

I appreciate that they included a well-made hand-held base as well. Safety is key, and good solid handles are important to maintain grip and stability when using a router like this hand-held. Switching between the two bases takes only a matter of seconds which keeps the Router versatile for users who want to use it both in the table and hand-held. If you’re looking for a cheap, no-thrills router for your CNC machine, the Carbide Compact Router is a solid and reliable choice. Small differences between routers can have a big effect on your work – here are the key factors to consider to ensure you choose the best router for your CNC machine. Speed range Bosch 1617 EVS 2.25 HP router performs both as a plunge as well as a fixed base. It features one of the most powerful 12 amp motors that runs at 8,000 to 25,000. It comes with an effective clamp system that allows free movement of the tool, especially when working on complex projects. Adjustable speed settings allow you to control the speed of the bits rotations, from 8000 to 25000 RPMs. This is easily adjusted based on material and bit type.

Both the bases of Bosch 1617EVS have a wide base having 2’’ sub-base openings that accept bigger bits and offers you an enhanced visibility. Both the two bases come with a unique design for optional and precise template guides. In some ways, such as HP, collet size soft start function, and aluminum body, THE DWP611 is very similar to the Makita RT0701C, but there are some key differences. For starters, the DWP611 has a more limited variable speed range of 16,000-27,000 RPM. This router is compatible with Carbide’s Shapeoko 4– one of the most popular CNC routers – but also any CNC machine that has a 65mm spindle mount, making it a good choice for portable router woodworking. If you are looking for a router that will give you unbeatable results, then you may want to give Bosch 1617 EVS 2.25 HP router a try. It doesn’t just eliminate the stress of buying both a fixed and a plunge router. Bosch 1617 EVS combines speed and performance to give you the best results. Features CONVENIENT: with the built-in constant response circuitry, our 1617EVS wood router will maintain a constant speed throughout the cut, so you get cleaner, more accurate results

The Verdict

Compared to its closest competitors with the same price, Bosch 1617 EVS 2.25 HP router is undoubtedly one of the best on the market. Users find its 12 AMP motor that runs at 8000 to 25000 quite convenient for tough projects. Others also like the fact that it can do both the tasks unique to a plunger router or a fixed base router eliminating the need to buy the two separately.

RPM has a big effect on two of the most important parts of CNC working – the materials you can work with and the speed with which you can complete projects. collets are compatible with this router for CNC, meaning you can use router bits with a shank diameter between 0.236” and 0.276”. You need a CNC machine with a 65mm mount to pair with the RT0701C. For handheld use, the Router includes a base with two hardwood handles that are very comfortable to grip.

For example, low RPMs are better for cutting metals like aluminum. So a router with a low speed range of 10,000 RPM, such as the Makita RT0701C, is going to be a better choice than one with a higher limit like the Dewalt DWP611. Clint’s career has covered nearly the entire realm of audio and video production. After graduating at the top of his class with an Associates Degree in Recording Engineering, he began working for the famed Soundelux studios in 1994, one of the largest post-production companies specializing in audio for feature films & television. Working on a myriad of feature films, Clint honed his skills as a dialogue editor, foley editor, and sound designer. Years later, he moved into the expanding area of video editing, where he served as the company’s senior AVID video editor for three years. It also comes with a centering design that allows the centering of bits using a sub-base or any other template guide. This allows you to maintain the router bit on the targeted cutting line while using devices of guidance such as a dovetail, templates as well as jigs. Power of the motor DURABILITY: aluminum construction makes this one of our most durable wood routers yet with wooden handles on a fixed base and a soft grip handle on a plunge base