Coptool (of Ohio Power Tool) just broke the news that Bosch will soon be releasing a new woodworking router spindle (MRC23EVSK), complete with redesigned plunge and fixed bases. Bosch has earned themselves a solid reputation amongst woodworkers with their current 1617 series routers. From the looks of it, Bosch outdid themselves and their new feature-rich routers will quickly reinforce that reputation!
What kind of new features are we talking about? A trigger power switch, precision centering, Constant-Response circuitry that maintains spindle speed under load, and more!
Bosch’s release will include three new router kits, and they should be hitting stores sometimes next month:
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It’s too bad they got rid of those wooden handles. Those things were beautiful.
That’s just what I was thinking as well. I have a Craftsman relabel of the Bosch 1617, and the dark polished handles are quite classy and feel great to hold onto. I suppose that the D handles on the new bases will bases will be a lot easier or even more comfortable to hold on to.
Interesting, I’ve been in the market for a router, and for the deciding factor between the Bosch 1617 and the Milwaukee 5615 was that the Milwaukee had table top adjustments. Too bad this new version appears to be 100$ more for the combo pack than the 1617 combo pack, that puts it out of my price range.