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2.4.2021

Bosch router perfect for light home and less occasional use as opposed to the blue Bosch professional range.Bought this little gem for making loudspeaker cabinets and the odd bit of carpentry work at home as when you consider a no make router would be not be that many shekels less so it's definitely wirth oaying that little extra for Bosch's wealth of knowledge in the electrical field. It has 1400watt's of 230VoltA.C. power so it is plenty powerful enough for home use....no need for that 3-phase bench router really, is there ?It has standard collett sizes (1/4" or 6.35mm and also 8mm) and has a nice smoith weighted plunge action and usable depth gauge on the body and stop on the base if you want to set up for repetitive work.There is a nice dust extraction facility which is proper handy especially with dusty (MDF ! Mask !) materials and/or indoor use and helps keep the workpiece view clear as well as your work area clean when you connect a suitable vaccuum cleaner which is priceless.There is an electronic speed control to fine tune bit/material speed and also soft start function so you don't take off, nice !, which comes through experience from their pro-range, and much appreciated. Also supplied is a parallel guide but I suggest you find some 2" by 1 " finished face and some bee's wax and affix to this guide to give better use although shortening the effective length of the guide you will appreciate it when set up right. You can always put your own longer bars onto the guide later on if you want to very easily or fab. a circular trammel (tangent).The angled handles are much more comfortable in use than the usual upright handles on other machines and there is a good safety switch sytem on these handles to power up the motor, nice. * The power lead comes out the top of one of these and can run up over your shoulder or to a safety dmsytem you may have (retractable socket from above head) to safely keep the lead away from the very high speed powerful high-current motor (up to and above 20,000 r.p.m.) )which is a good thing in respect of not chewing the power lead and you !
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13.10.2015

Have just finished a project that involved 'Routing' for the first time (built some wardrobes and wanted channels to recess shelves in plywood). I would say this: this machine appears well juxtaposed between cheap amateur rubbish and expensive heavyweight proffessional equipment. It is medium weight. Well built. Smooth to operate. And gives one the sense of being a professional at work. However, it is a compromise because it is probably not powerful enough for the biggest and heaviest of jobs: like working on kitchen worktops. It also takes cutters on a smaller shank than the big routers so doing large profiles or moldings (over 1/2" or 3/4") would probably be unwise.But for the myriad of smaller to medium sized tasks this router should do all you ask and more. I was impressed. It only comes with an 8mm cutting bit (Bosch or Toolzone do sets other users review positively), but does 'plunge' and has constant speed, a light source focussed on the cutter and a firm feel in the hands. The biggest issue with routers is fixing guide rails to get straight cuts and the 'hand - eye' co-ordination required to ensure you keep them firmly pressed against the guide rail so the cut doesn't wander or extend past where you want to stop. If for a project that doesn't involve heavy work then I recommend this unit strongly. I spent ages researching and for the money this mid-range unit is a winner! 10*/10. Hope this helps?
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29.2.2012

I bought this to replace a basic old Black & Decker router that really wasn't up to the job. The POF 1400 is clearly built to a much better standard, and good value at the Amazon price, so I'm not complaining about value for money. I'm also not going to dwell on the positive points, but make no mistake - I reckon this is a good router and I am overall pleased with my purchase. I have been using it for a while on oak, and the results are good. However, I have noticed a few drawbacks which make me give it only 4 stars instead of 5:(a) The "quick release" mechanism doesn't seem to work that well. Although it is easy enough to unscrew the collets, the bits seem to have a tendency to jam in the shaft,as some other reviewers have also noticed, and I have already managed to damage one TCT bit while trying to remove it.(b) The one feature that the Bosch doesn't have, and my old B&D router did, was a HORIZONTAL micro-fine adjustment for the parallel guide. This is a pity, as I reckon it would only have needed quite a minor addition to the guide, and it would have been very useful at times.(c) I have discovered that 8mm router bits are harder to find compared with 1/4" or 1/2" ones, and the ones that you can find are significantly more expensive. I can make do with 1/4" bits, but I would prefer to use 8mm ones if they were more readily available.
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19.4.2017

I got this for a specific job and to be honest it was a toss up between this or a circular saw but I'm glad I chose this one. It's nice and easy to use and the pre set depth stops work great just turn it to the next depth a flick of a finger to loosen the clamp then push down and your at the next level, it feels well balanced and slides up and down the guides without that sticky feeling I've felt on some cheaper routers. It has a light that comes on while in use which is handy and a removable guard that stops you getting covered in wood or dust and a extractor. outlet to connect to a Hoover. It's nice and easy to change the tools with the spindle lock but to be honest I used the same cutter that was supplied to do all of my job.I was making a fire surround out of 2" X 18" solid oak planks and it cut through it like a hot knife in butter I had tried cutting the wood before with different electric saws and it was hard going but this router made life easy. The base is round with one flat side and I used this against a clamped spirit level to get my straight line. I've since tried using different tools and feel that it has plenty of power to do most jobs. Would recommend this item.
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18.11.2013

I needed to make stair tread noses. After internet research, I took the plunge and bought the Bosch plunge router and the Bosch router bit set from Amazon.Bull nose profile was made with the rounding over bit, then same on other side.Using the router was satisfying, and the results look good.The router’s dust extraction adapter must be removed to slide the straight edge of the base against a guide fence. Loads of saw dust all over the place.For my work so far the light has not been necessary. Neither has the fine adjustment. I imagine they will come in handy as my confidence grows and I tackle more challenging projects.The router comes with 1 x straight bit (8 mm diameter). I used the 1/4 inch bits.The shanks are smaller allowing slower speed and better control.The sturdy carrier case keeps the attachments tidy and easy to find.I am happy with the router an would recommend to anyone who wants a trustworthy tool.The plastic case keeps the various bits tidy and easy to find.
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1.1.2017

This router is excellent, but I've have a few issues. This was my first time purchasing a router.1. This router does not take 1/2" bits. As I discovered after buying, any straight bits over 25mm go up to a 1/2" straight away. So you're not going to be able to use this for more serious jobs, unless you're willing to pay through the nose for extortionate high-tech 1/4" bits.2. The instructions that come with the router are a bit rubbish, so there's a lot of things you basically have to guess, or watch youTube videos on, to figure out.3. It's pretty hard to see the bit when the router is in use. The dust extractor adaptor only makes it worse.4. The provided guide is very fiddly and awkward to adjust,as is the depth meter.5. Changing the bits is very awkward due to the placement of the spindle lock.On the plus side, the router itself has plenty of power and has had no issue cutting through the wood I've thrown at it. It's comfortable to hold and use and seems to be pretty well built.
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26.6.2021

Bought this during the recent Amazon Prime Day promotion and I haven't been disappointed.It's a substantial piece of kit that is marked as being for professionals on the box (yeah - it comes in it's own rigid carry case), I wouldn't call myself a professional but I needed one and this was a bargain.I love the easy set up, how well made the router and all the accessories are (the guide arm is really sturdy) and then little findings like:- it builds up the speed (which is variable and set by you before you switch it on) when you press the trigger to start.- there's an LED light that comes on to illuminate the drill area - it's super bright and gives you a clear view of what you're doing- all thethings you need for different sized bits are in the boxThe only complaint I had was that it only came with one bit. I bought a set of 12 Draper quarter inch bits from Amazon (also a bargain) and they fit and work perfectly.
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2.2.2015

Like other reviewers I found this stiff to use initially, but once I got the hang of it (first use of a router) it did a brilliant and neat job of routing the edge of the kitchen worktop. It is noisy, as you would expect, but seems to be well made and pretty easy to work out how to get the most from it - especially if you look at the videos on YouTube first. It is quite a large and heavy beast, especially if you are female, but it is up to handling most tasks you might need it to do, and the routing bits seem to have lasted well too.It has been used a couple of times now and I suspect it is built to last - especially if you are a DIY user. It kicks out a hell of a lot of dust,but it is pretty easy to clean down. The fine adjustment that this router lets you make is very good and it seems to consistently give a great finish.I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
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4.10.2019

This is the first time I have bought a router like this, so I do not have anything to compare it with but I am impressed with how it works considering the relatively low cost. I've only been cutting fairly thin pieces of wood, I wouldn't be confident using this on large pieces of hardwood, but it has done everything I have asked it to do. The router is easy to hold and manoeuvre and seems sturdy and unlikely to fall apart or break easily. You have to be a little bit careful with what you're doing as it is not easy to see the bit as you use it and the controls could be a bit better than they are. You do get a decent amount of power though,more than I thought would be the case.I'm sure you could buy much more expensive routers but I'm not going to be a regular user, and this has done an excellent job on the few small things that I needed to cut.
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21.7.2011

This tool is available all over the place, but not at the Amazon price. I would class this in the professional category, even though I will use it as a hobby woodworker.The acid test for a router is to extend the plate fully and see if there is any play in the legs, there is none on this item ensuring an accurate cute every time it is used. If the cut is poor in the first place then the job will be the same.The amount of accessories that come with this machine allow it to be very versatile and make me look very artistic, my wife now thinks that I am a genius. The only trouble is that with her kitchen now filling up with chopping and bread boards of all different sizes and shapes,she has found bigger projects for me. This router will handle bigger projects with no problem due to the high quality, robust build of the machine.
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29.11.2012

This router feels very well made, and is well designed to be comfortable to use. It's far quieter than other routers I've used. The built-in light is perfectly placed to illuminate the router bit, and the supplied dust extraction adapter is easy to fit and works perfectly when connected to a domestic vacuum cleaner. Depth setting is easy and the micro adjustment is excellent. The fence fits easily and is solidly made. I haven't yet tried the template guide or the circle cutting gadget, but it all looks substantial and up to the job.It made a good job of cutting a moulding on the edge of several feet of MDF board and on a shorter length of hardwoodAll in all I'm very pleased with it and I think it's well worth paying a little extra for this quality compared with the DIY stores'own brand machines.
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14.9.2017

I have been using this router for a few months now, both as a plunge router and set up in a homemade router table. I am still fairly new to woodworking and made this purchase on the recommendation that it is a highly versatile tool for the beginner woodworker. I am extremely happy with it and would definitely recommend it. The only minor complaint I have is that I have found the LED work lights on mine to be a bit hit and miss (they often flicker and turn off as soon as the router bit touches the wood. However, I could not honestly say if it was like this out of the box or not. I had been using it outside with very good natural light and only first noticed the problem when it was mounted upside down in the table with the LEDs directly visible).Otherwise very happy with all the other features.
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14.1.2019

I really struggled as a first time user of a router to get the collets to fit my router bits, the 1/4" collet provided didn't fit, so I had to buy another collet which has fitted ok. But spent a good few hours before giving in and buying another collet to see if it was what I had expected.. The larger Collet fitted the router bit that was provided, but was the 8 so a larger collet then the box from Bosch (all 1/4") I also purchased. So a little disappointed there, but it is all working now despite the extra expense.. Also removing the collet was a pain and had to watch numerous youtube videos to work out how to extract it.. But again got there with trial and error!once working the router gives a great finish so overall happy with my purchase.
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3.3.2021

Easy to use once I took the plunge (sic).The instructions appear to have been written in German and then badly translated into English. But the schematics are accurate and easy to understand. Disregard the English instructions or use the German originals.The plunge system on this router allows first-class control and the 2 handed grip is perfect to maintain accurate control for a Professional Quality finish.Highly recommend this router as being the best mid priced router on the market.To improve my garage workshop tidyness I have purchased connectors and thin walled extraction tubing, smooth on the inside surface that will connect to my vacuum cleaner!This will whisk away the chipping that otherwise get everywhere.
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4.9.2020

I’ve got a full range of dewalt cordless tools and needed a router for a job, making the table pictured. I’d never used a router before so did not know what I was looking for, nor how to use it. So I didn’t want to spent crazy money on a tool that I only needed once. Turns out that this is all you need. Really competitively priced in the DIY level market but all producing a result that is trade suitable. This was incredibly easy to use both as a fixed edge router as well as a plunge router. I now use this tool on every joineryjob as it takes a planed square edge and makes for a very professional finish. I’ve recommended this tool to friends in the trade as it’s really surprising.

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