--- product_id: 267440557 title: "Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets" brand: "bosch" price: "€ 347.44" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Bosch" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/267440557-bosch-12-amp-2-1-4-hp-variable-speed-1617evs store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 12 Amp motor power 1/4" & 1/2" self-releasing collets Variable speed 8,000-25,000 RPM Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets **Brand:** bosch **Price:** € 347.44 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Master every cut with Bosch’s powerhouse precision router! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets by bosch - **How much does it cost?** € 347.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/267440557-bosch-12-amp-2-1-4-hp-variable-speed-1617evs) ## Best For - bosch enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bosch brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Custom Speed Control:** Variable speed dial (8,000-25,000 RPM) adapts perfectly to any wood or bit size. - • **Power Meets Precision:** 12 Amp motor delivers robust 2.25 HP for smooth, professional-grade routing. - • **Effortless Bit Changes:** Includes 1/4" and 1/2" self-releasing collets for quick, tool-free swaps. - • **Seamless Compatibility:** Works with Bosch RA1129 template guide adapter set for versatile, quick template changes. - • **Above-Table Height Adjustment:** Fixed base with top-access bit height adjustment for flawless accuracy on router tables. ## Overview The Bosch 1617EVS is a 12 Amp, 2.25 HP fixed-base wood router featuring a variable speed dial from 8,000 to 25,000 RPM, dual collets (1/4" and 1/2"), and above-table bit height adjustment. Designed for professional and DIY use, it offers smooth starts, steady speed under load, and compatibility with Bosch template guides, making it a top choice for precision woodworking and router table setups. ## Description Bosch 1617EVS wood router tool kit 12 amp 2 1/4 Horse power fixed base hand router with 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch collets. Case type: Hard plastic. Double insulated. Review: Excelente herramienta! - Excelente herramienta! Precisa, potente y silenciosa Review: Another Quality Bosch Router - This router was really a "second choice." My "go to" is also a Bosch: one of the MRC variations. However, when I finished building a new router table it occurred to me that I couldn't use the MRC model on the router lift because the on/off switch on that router is situated on the base, and the base is removed when the router is attached to the lift. What an idiot! Having no real alternative, I ordered this 1617. It fit the lift perfectly, and I already have put several hundred very happy miles on it. It is everything we have come to expect in a Bosch router . . . and I now own several. This is a powerful machine that roars through just about any wood that a home DIYer will throw at it. The motor speed is adjustable, so it can accommodate bits of varying diameters (very important). Two LEDs keep the work piece lighted (although this is of less importance when the machine is mounted in a base). It features a soft start so the operator doesn’t feel that sudden torque when starting a cut. And the electronically driven motor varies the power as the workpiece is fed into the bit, so that the collet speed remains steady throughout the cut. I suspect that it would be comfortable in the hand were I to remove it from the router lift for hand routing, but I still have the MRC for that work. If you install this router in a lift, I recommend getting the offset collet wrenches to make bit changes easier. ## Features - 12 Amp router motor - Combines ample power with adjustable speed settings, allowing users to glide along cutlines - Adjustable speed dial (8000-25,000 RPM). 2 inch sub-base opening - Fixed base has threaded holes for mounting to router table positioned in common 3-hole pattern - Now includes RA1161 fixed-base with system for adjusting bit height from above a router table - Compatible with optional RA1129 template guide adapter set – For easy change of Bosch quick-release template guides and common threaded template guides; Includes RA1126 template guide adapter and RA1100 interface for threaded template guides ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00004TKHV | | Amperage | 12 Amps | | Base Type | Fixed | | Battery Description | Corded electric | | Best Sellers Rank | #106,887 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #61 in Routers | | Brand | BOSCH | | Brand Name | BOSCH | | Color | No Color | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,420 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00000346304732 | | Horsepower | 2.25 | | Included Components | Includes 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed Router (1617EVS), Fixed base (RA1161), 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch self-releasing collets, drop-forged wrenches, chip shield, above-table height-adjustment wrench, and mounting hardware | | Item Type Name | Variable Speed Palm Router | | Item Weight | 4.5 Kilograms | | Item weight | 4.5 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Bosch | | Manufacturer Part Number | 1617EVS | | Material | Aluminum | | Material Type | Aluminum | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 25000 RPM | | Model Number | 1617EVS | | Number of Items | 1 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Power source | Corded Electric | | UPC | 000346304732 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Voltage | 120 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** BOSCH - **Item weight:** 4.5 Kilograms - **Material:** Aluminum - **Power source:** Corded Electric - **Voltage:** 120 ## Images ![Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41woXvar2RL.jpg) ![Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Oah8THHWL.jpg) ![Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51oY+31IlKL.jpg) ![Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SwFlZ626L.jpg) ![Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612bDGcwXTL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: With ra1181 table, do you need ra1165 under table base for over table adjustment if buying 1617evs router? description implies it is not needed.** A: You do not - need - to buy it. However, you may still want to buy it if you plan to use the router above table. To eliminate the hassle of installing the router’s base which comes with the router (with the two handles) under the router table, and later having to convert it back for non-table use, Bosch offers the optional RA1165 under table Router Base. The RA1165 base (that is sold separately) is designed to be permanently attached your router table, leaving the router base that comes with the router ready for non-table use. Wish other router manufactures got smart and did this too. **Q: Is it made in USA** A: Thank you for your question. The Bosch 1617EVS router is manufactured in Mexico. Robert Bosch Tool Corporation utilizes a global manufacturing strategy, which incorporates a global network of suppliers with our worldwide manufacturing locations in countries such as Germany, Mexico, Switzerland, China and the United States. Our manufacturing facilities around the globe are all owned and operated by the Bosch Group and maintain the highest quality standards. You can be assured that whatever country your Bosch product was made in, it will be made with the quality you would expect from Bosch. **Q: I have a porter cable 4216 dove tail jig does this work with it or do i need to purchase optional bases with it?** A: I am not sure about that but with enough duct tape, screws, epoxy, and good old American ingenuity, anything is possible! Seriously though, i know there are multiple screw holes in the base plate, but whether or not they will line up to your Porter cable jig, i am not entirely sure. I do know this is a great router, its the first one I have owned, but not the first I have used. Plenty of power for bigger bits and smooth precise adjustments, easy to handle and manipulate. Quieter than alot of others I have used. **Q: What size screws screw through the base on to the router? Need to add a spacer for my extreme extension. Can't find the screw fit. Bosch** A: Thank you for your question. The 1617EVS has an option of using either three 10-24 machine screws or four 4 mm machine screws, the length will vary depending on the thickness of the mounting plate and table. If you have further questions please feel free to contact our Bosch Customer Service Representatives at 1-877-BOSCH-99 (1-877-267-2499). ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excelente herramienta! *by J***A on 26 May 2026* Excelente herramienta! Precisa, potente y silenciosa ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Quality Bosch Router *by D***. on 14 June 2026* This router was really a "second choice." My "go to" is also a Bosch: one of the MRC variations. However, when I finished building a new router table it occurred to me that I couldn't use the MRC model on the router lift because the on/off switch on that router is situated on the base, and the base is removed when the router is attached to the lift. What an idiot! Having no real alternative, I ordered this 1617. It fit the lift perfectly, and I already have put several hundred very happy miles on it. It is everything we have come to expect in a Bosch router . . . and I now own several. This is a powerful machine that roars through just about any wood that a home DIYer will throw at it. The motor speed is adjustable, so it can accommodate bits of varying diameters (very important). Two LEDs keep the work piece lighted (although this is of less importance when the machine is mounted in a base). It features a soft start so the operator doesn’t feel that sudden torque when starting a cut. And the electronically driven motor varies the power as the workpiece is fed into the bit, so that the collet speed remains steady throughout the cut. I suspect that it would be comfortable in the hand were I to remove it from the router lift for hand routing, but I still have the MRC for that work. If you install this router in a lift, I recommend getting the offset collet wrenches to make bit changes easier. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loving this so far! *by A***L on 7 May 2026* This is my first router so, can’t compare it to any other brands. I’m finding it very easy to work with so far. It also handles big and small jobs nicely. Great all-rounder for me. ## Frequently Bought Together - BOSCH 1617EVS 2.25 Horesepower Electronic Fixed-Base Router with a Variable Speed Motor - BOSCH RA1181 Benchtop Router Table 27 in. x 18 in. Aluminum Top with 2-1/2 in. 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