Two inches of plunge travel will make the Bosch, DeWALT and P-C routers handy for deep mortises. The clear plastic depth indicator stands off from the scale a bit, which could introduce parallax error unless you look straight on, so use care when setting it.īosch fashions the clear round sub-base with an oversized bit opening, and it accepts Bosch’s spring-loaded collar to hold notched guide bushings. Bosch’s proprietary notched template guides and locking collar fit its new Colt plunge base.īosch provides a seven position turret, an easy-toread depth scale in Imperial or metric readout and a microadjustable stop rod. When driving bits down into my test lumber, the action was fluid, and its internal springs lifted the bit up and out briskly. Its left-hand plunge lever engages the plunge action when depressed and parks it firmly to depth when released: an intuitive approach. The ergonomic overmolded handles are modeled after Bosch’s MR23 mid-size machine, so they’re sturdy and comfortable. The Colt Palm Router motor pack and its fixed base are unchanged for this kit, but what’s brand-new is the plunge base. Bosch PR20EVSK Compact Plunge Router Kit Review In a nutshell, here’s what it proved: these versatile, easy-to-handle tools are fully capable woodworking routers. But, to explore their merits, I’ve run the group through some rigorous routing tasks: full-depth edge profiling with a 1/2″ cove bit, shallow freehand mortising and deep guided mortising in oak and hard maple, and templated letter carving. Now, you can choose from five different models - all with plunge bases that, to me, sacrifice little in the way of precision or convenience from their larger kin.
In the years since, Trend, DeWALT/PORTER-CABLE and, most recently, Makita have followed suit with their own versions of 1- to 1-1⁄4hp compact routers. Here’s how these pint-sized plunge routers tested.īosch broke new ground for compact handheld routing seven years ago when its Colt Palm Router entered the market, and I wondered then if the “more routing with less router” theme would catch on. 【Warranty】30 day refund and one year replacement.If you think they’re just hopped-up laminate trimmers, it just ain’t so.
【Ergonomic Design】Rubber covered handle for a comfortable grip an External brush cap, making it quick and easy to replace the carbon brush The quick locking system for convenient depth adjustments and base change.
【Both a Plunge and a Fixed Router】Plunging base locks in downward position for functionality as both a plunge and a fixed router.【Durable Housing & Clean Jobsite】The aluminum body and base design is built for long term durability while the hood removes dust to leave a clean work space.
Accepts 1/4 inch router bits with a plunge depth of up to 2” inches.
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