![]() I do wish the back fence would be moved back more, it will require me to use it mostly with the fence off and that's why in the photo the fence and guard are both removed. As such I end up not using the leg storage and that really is the only problem I have with the unit. Some magnetic latches would have done some amazing value, the plastic clip like shutter just is not up to the task. ![]() The only complaint I have is that the leg storage doors are poorly fitted, they don't like to stay closed and I can't trust them to stay closed and not spill out their contents with light movement. Not that I needed much encouragement to upgrade it:) ![]() But it is very easy to remove the router with the snap plate in the bottom.Īlso, it fits most routers, but make sure you look in to it, if you already have a router, make very sure the model number is supported, I had to buy another router. Changing the bit is a bit harder than I would like but I'd rather it be inconvenient than have the router come lose in use. But since it is portable I don't see that as a fault but rather a requirement of the unit. It's very light which actually creates a problem, you need to use the holes to bolt this thing down while working with it. Make the choice - hours spent trying to get Bosch to send you something and waiting weeks, returning the entire thing to Amazon, or a 30 minute trip to the hardware store, I chose the latter. The bag had no holes in it, the bolt simply wasn't there. See if you can find a #10-24 1" carriage bolt in the unopened bag I have pictured? Nothing makes me more mad or shows corporate apathy more than a missing $0.75 part. One thing I find utterly unacceptable is a missing part. For $150, I'm not expecting perfection.Ĥ. Makes it too cramped to swap a bit out without removing router. The plugin would be better located in the back or side with the switch staying where it's at. If I'm really annoyed, I'll just make a new hole in the plate and table top.ģ. But still misleading/annoying and was going to return it when I realized, until it became obvious I'd rather not use the above table feature anyway. Fortunately with that router, reaching the height adjustment under the table is frankly easier than using the above table thing anyway. The hole in the mounting plate is neither big enough or in the correct place. There are mounting holes, but the above-the-table adjustable height "feature" will never work. Example, I have a Milwaukee 5616, which is specifically listed as compatible. The router compatibility is not 100% accurate. The safety cover is super obnoxious, gets in way- removed.Ģ. Table top is melamine, honestly someone could just about make this router table themselves, but who has time for that.Ī few minor complains (and a VERY annoying one):ġ. If you make a bottom mount and carry it around unfolded, or permanent mount to work bench, there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. I had no issues with it free standing on a bench while I run 8ft 1x4 pieces of oak thru it. The RA1171 does not accept any template guides.Ĭommon 2-1/2" Vacuum Hoses attach directly to the RA1171.Despite what some others say, it's stable enough even if not mounted. Most Craftsman 1/2"-Collet Routers (in fixed base only)ĭW616 and DW618 Routers (in fixed base only)Ħ90-Series and 892-895-Series Routers (in fixed bases only) and 7529 Plunge Router 1613-Series Plunge Routers 1617-Series and MRF-Series Routers (in fixed base only)
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