Bosch 1617EVSPK Router Review (Fixed & Plunge Base) // Best All-around Woodworking Router?

After a couple of months of using the Bosch 1617EVSPK router (with fixed base and plunge base), I'm finally ready to share my review! Overall, this is a great woodworking router with plenty of power, a proven history (in production since 2006), and a wide variety of compatible accessories.

Below you'll find links to buy the products featured in this video as well as links to related videos and chapters to quickly jump around this video. Thanks for watching and let me know what router you use in the comments below!

LINKS TO BUY FEATURED PRODUCTS (INCLUDES PAID LINKS):
🇺🇸 Bosch 1617EVSPK Router - https://amzn.to/3edwHaN
🇺🇸 Bosch Deluxe Router Guide - https://amzn.to/3tobmzu
🇺🇸 Bosch Template Guide Set - https://amzn.to/2QDlA1T
🇺🇸 Oneida Universal Dust Hood - https://amzn.to/3yv9EjJ
🇨🇦 Bosch 1617EVSPK Router - https://amzn.to/2QDlveB
🇨🇦 Bosch Deluxe Router Guide - https://amzn.to/3eo8zC7
🇨🇦 Bosch Template Guide Set - https://amzn.to/3eNUmNJ
🇨🇦 Oneida Universal Dust Hood - https://amzn.to/3bN1eKy

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Overview of what's included
5:27 1617EVSPK vs. 1617, 1617EVS, and 1618EVS
6:52 Motor + fixed base overview
10:45 Plunge base overview
16:24 Accessory - Bosch edge guide
18:08 Accessory - Bosch guide bushings
20:24 Accessory - Oneida router hood
21:38 Final thoughts

Please note that this video is not sponsored by any of the brands in the video and all products have been purchased with my own money. As a member of the Amazon Associates program, I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

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