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Updated August 2008

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UPC

Type

Amperage

Watts

Volts

Horsepower

Handle style

Router style

Cut Depth (Max)

No-load speed

Collet Capacity

Width

Height

Length

Weight

Base Diameter

Plunge stroke

Depth stop

Motor construction

Cord length

Cord type

Country of manufacture

Grade

Shaft lock

Variable speed

Electronic speed control

Height adjustment

Soft start

Chip deflector

Template guide included

Collet wrench included

Carrying case included

Warranty

MPN

Product ID

Bosch 1619EVS

*Est. $280

Best heavy-duty plunge router

Pros: Comfortable controls, two-stage depth adjustment, large base opening (3.75 in.), good dust collection.

Cons: Loud, slightly top-heavy, heavy (13.2 lbs.), occasional quality-control problems.
(35 reviews)
Bosch 1619EVS

000346313222

Plunge

15 amps

1800

120 V AC

3.25 hp

Dual

Plunge

2.75 in.

8,000 to 21,000 rpm

1/2 in.

11.75 in.

13 in.

6-1/2 in.

13.2 lbs.

7.5 in.

2.56 in.

8 positions

Ball bearing

8 ft.

2-prong, rubber

USA

Professional

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

N/A

1 Year

1619EVS

not avail.
Milwaukee Body Grip …

*Est. $150

Fixed-base wood router

Pros: Light (8.8 pounds), easy to control, self-releasing collets, five-year warranty.

Cons: No dust control, single speed (24,000 rpm), vibration, reports of other quality-control problems.
(34 reviews)
Milwaukee Body Grip …

045242032853

Fixed-base

11 amps

1320

120 V AC

1.75 hp

Dual Handle

Fixed

1.66 in.

24,000 rpm

1/2 in.

6 in.

9.75 in.

10-1/8 in.

88 lbs.

6 in.

N/A

N/A

N/A

8 ft.

2-prong, rubber

USA

Professional

N/A

N/A

N/A

Yes

N/A

N/A

Yes

Yes

Yes

5 Years

5615-21

not avail.
Bosch 1617EVSPK

*Est. $250

Best router combo kit

Pros: Easy bit changes, easy depth adjustments, can adjust height from above router table, combines plunge and fixed base.

Cons: Reports of quality-control issues, switch seems to be weak point, warranty only one year.
(135 reviews)
Bosch 1617EVSPK

000346318654

Combo kit

12 amps

N/A

120 V AC

2.25 hp

N/A

Plunge and Fixed base

2.375 in.

8,000 to 25,000 rpm

1/4, 3/8, 1/2 in.

N/A

N/A

N/A

10.4 lbs.

6 in.

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Yes

Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

1 Year

1617EVSPK

not avail.
Sears Craftsman 17543

*Est. $120

Budget wood router combo

Pros: Good value, lED lights, dust collection, edge guide and bases for guide bushings.

Cons: Scales not easiest to read, inconvenient bit changing and depth adjustments, large bits require more sub-bases (*est. $20), one-year warranty.
not avail.
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Sears Craftsman 17543

N/A

Combo kit

11 amps

N/A

N/A

2 hp

N/A

Fixed/Plunge

2.1875 in.

12,000-25,000 rpm

1/4 and 1/2 in.

N/A

N/A

N/A

9.5 lbs.

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Yes

Yes

1 Year

N/A

N/A
Bosch Colt PR20EVSK

*Est. $120

Best trim router

Pros: Electronic speed control, two-stage depth adjustment, self-releasing collet, light weight (3.2 lbs.).

Cons: Reports of varied quality-control issues, one-year warranty.
(79 reviews)
Bosch Colt PR20EVSK

000346342376

Trim router

5.6 amps

N/A

120 V AC

1 hP

N/A

Fixed

1.125 in.

16,000 - 35,000

1/4 in.

N/A

7.5 in.

N/A

3.3 lbs.

1.56 in.

1.18 in.

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Yes

Yes

1 Year

PR20EVSK

not avail.

Compare Wood Routers

Bosch 1619EVS

Milwaukee Body Grip …

Bosch 1617EVSPK

Sears Craftsman 17543

Bosch Colt PR20EVSK