3-1/4-horsepower electric plunge router; soft start, micro-fine depth adjustments
2-inch subbase opening for large bits; variables speeds of 8,000 to 25,000 rpm
Aluminum construction; wooden handles on fixed base; soft-grip handle on plunge base
Includes plunge router, collet chucks, collet nut wrench, template guide adaptor, dust extraction hood, vacuum hose adapter, fine adjustment control extension
Editorial Review:
Bosch has combined power and performance to create a plunge router that's ideally suited for virtually any application. The powerful 3-1/2-horsepower Bosch 1619EVS offers variable speeds of 8,000 to 21,000 rpm and a soft-start feature that minimizes startup torque. With a router this big and powerful, it's especially nice to have the motor start up gradually, as opposed to jumping to life the way other models do. Complementing the powerful motor, the 3-3/4-inch base opening allows this router to accept large bits, including raised-panel bits. The 1619EVS maintains a constant rpm, too, no matter what knots or gnarls a bit encounters, thanks to Bosch's Constant-Response Circuitry. And the convenient front spindle lock makes changing bits a snap between applications. But perhaps the most unique feature of the 1619EVS is its exclusive under-table setup system, which lets a user make depth adjustments as easy as 1-2-3. --Carl Thress
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Would be a 5 star rating but I have a couple of nits to pick.:
The 1619EVS is the best overall unit I've ever used (and there have been many) at any price, however, I do have a couple of issues. First off, this is a monstrously big and heavy unit and although I'm glad for the sturdiness and stability that affords, man are my arms tired after a couple of hours. There is little that Bosch can do without sacrificing quality, however, forewarned is forearmed. The second thing is that although very efficient and effective, the dust control hood poorly designed for the... more info
Power:
I bought this router for my cabinet shop. I use it to make raised panel doors. When I first received and unpacked it I thought maybe the next model down would have been better. But after using it I wouldn't trade it. I only used it once freehand and the soft start is good without it I don't think it would be easily controlled when starting. I ordered an aluminum router plate for mounting from Rockler. Since I mounted it in the router table it has done well little to no vibration when spinning large... more info
router box:
Yes i like the bosch router 1619 evs,but you need lot,s of room under the router box to make adjustments .
Awesome Router:
She's big and can do most anything. I am impressed with how easy it is to use and how smooth the plunging is. Like I said it's big so if you are looking for something smaller (and obviously less power) then this may not be the one but for a powerfull all encompassing router this is a great one. One recommendation to Bosch though is to maybe use a stronger more flexible plastic for the shop vac connection accessory. This seems to be the only cheap piece. P.S. if you want to do dovetails I suggest... more info
