Bosch 1611EVS Plunge Router
Tool: Bosch 1611EVS Plunge Router
Another tool on ToolboxBlog.com that I’ve owned for a very long time and still use regularly, my Bosch 1611EVS 3+HP Plunge Router. When it’s not upside down attached to my Rousseau Stand in the Router Table Extension, I’m using this router for my heavy work and plunge routing.
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Features:
- 3 1/4 HP
- 12,000 – 18,000 RPM
- 15Amp
Experience:
Well, I’ve had this router running quite a bit since I bought it more than 15 years ago. I used it yesterday to rout a dado in a piece of Fir. (see photos) It’s shown here with the Bosch RA1052 Deluxe Router Guide which is an accessory I need.
Not too long ago it’s tackled some huge jobs including cutting intricate patterns on the ends of 4″ X 12″ Redwood beams for Lintels and Rafters. I used a 1/2″ by 4″ straight bit and followed a template I made first.
Most often this Bosch router is afixed to a table as a portable shaper. I have used a few 3″ bit and the router’s power hasn’t been the problem.
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Locking the plunge function, changing bits and working around the plunge mechanics are the only issues I’ve had with this sucker. The slow-start motor is probably one of the reasons this tool has been around for so long and still working great.
I don’t have another huge router to compare this too but I like it’s weight, I trust certain Bosch brand tools for their quality, This has been a good solid performing unit and I am glad I chose it long ago.
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The current model is the Bosch 1619EVS 15 Amp 3-1/4-Horsepower Variable Speed Plunge Base Router.
Filed under: Routers | Tagged: 1611EVS, Bosch, Plunge Router, Router
Would you possibly know of where I can obtain an old 1611 for parts?? Mine fell off of the workbench and broke both handles and the darn things are now obsolete and I can’t fine them anywhere. I would really like to just fix this one rather than buy a new one as this one has been an awesome router for me for many years. I think its about 20 years old. Thanks for any advice you can give me.
Hey Matt, Look at eBay. There’s a 1611 EVS on auction and there’s 3 days left. Later, Ed
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350472607408&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
i aquired a bunch of wood working tools at a storage auction one of the items in it was a bosch 1611evs plunge router in excellent shape among many other things am trying to figure out a fair price for the router any ideas?
As with most items, the price you will get is not always equal to the items value. You can look to see how much a current version is… somewhere around $300… and then you can see that a used one will sell from 10%-25% of that cost. Depends where you sell it and how. On eBay the price is driven by demand and “shipping” charge. My guess is, with a $20 shipping charge you are going to get $30 for the router. At a tag sale, maybe $40. At a pawn shop, maybe $15.
Some items aren’t worth selling. People who are buying a used router would rather look to a new Ryobi for 1/2 the cost of a used Bosch.
I am still using my Bosch plunge router. It just won’t quit even after running for a solid week cutting 3″ deep.
~ Cheers.