Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Bosch RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I purchased this base to use in the Bosch laminate router table Bosch RA1171 Laminate Router Table.It works great, it is easy to mount to the plate of the table, and the above table access is easy to use.

I did run into one minor gremlin.The threaded post that drives the lift function has a small metal locking clip at the bottom of the post.This clip is what holds the post in place vertically.When it is hung from the table, this clip is what is holding up the weight of the router when you have the main lock undone and are screwing the router up or down.

My clip kept sliding down the post, so that the lift basically became useless.I could see where the clip was basically turning itself down on the shaft.

My work around was to purchase a cheap set of drill stop collars.The 1/4" collar, mounted on the post with a set screw is far sturdier and kept things in place.

Overall, other than this one issue, I really love the unit and it's going to be really handy having an extra base that I can leave mounted all the time.

PLEASE NOTE - One thing that wasn't clear in my reading is that this base is basically the same one that comes with the Bosch 2.25hp router as the fixed base (when you get the fixed / plunge base combo) Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25-HP Combination Plunge & Fixed-Base Router Pack, the only difference is that it does not have a plastic plate at the bottom.So if you're struggling to pay for the router and table, you could use the base that comes with the router, then add this one later and use it as your fixed base.Just a thought to the cheap!

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Product Description:
New base for the 1617/1618 Series Routers * Allows adjustment of bit height from above the table - Features: Designed for router table usage * Wrench access from above table for convenient depth adjustment * Base has threaded holes for mounting to router table )positioned in Bosch 4-hole patter & common 3-hole pattern. ) Hardware included. * Wide 3-3/4 base opening allows use of larger bits * Motor housing does not rotate during depth adjustment, eliminating potential cause of horizontal movement of bit * Tool-free base change Quick clamp system allows motor to be moved w/ ease * Two additional protective devices prevent motor from falling to floor after quick-clamp is released. - Includes: Base, mounting hardware, chip shield & hex adjustment wrench w/ rubberized grip. - Specifications: Part Number: RA1165, Used on Model No. : 1617 / 1618 series routers & motors, Sales Pack Quantity: 1, Screw Head Size: 4-Hole Pattern: 4M, 3-Hole Pattern: 10-24, Category: Routers.