Features

• See "From the Manufacturer" for list of all of the items that are included.
• Die-Cast Aluminum Table Top - Large precision machined 27"x18" work surface
• Precision interlocking 27" aluminum fence - with fully adjustable bit opening
• Easy-access locking on/off switch
• No-flex" mounting plate pre-drilled for a wide variety of routers

Reviews (22)

Patience pays off.
It took me about 8 hours to assemble this table properly. I needed that much time as I'm a perfectionist. :-) All said and done, after hassling with the table router insert to get it perfectly level, I ended up with a fine product. My hat's off to Bosch for again building a good product.
I mounted my Bosch 1617EVS router in the table and it all worked like a dream and was worth the time it took to assemble.
I would buy one again in a minute if I needed another one. PS: I would be willing to share my procedure on leveling the insert.

Amateur Woodworker/Machinist
NICE PRODUCT! I would normally build a table or stand for a power tool. When I investigated building a router tables I found that a good top, fence and insert would cost as much as this table. So I bought this table and put it together in about 3 hours, I have a Dewalt 618 router both the fixed base and the plunge base mount directly into the original insert plate without drilling any extra holes. The accuracy, ease of use, and quality makes this a very good purchase. Bosch did a nice job with this one.

Patience pays off
It took me about 8 hours to assemble this table properly. But it was worth the time. Some people could assemble it quicker but I'm a perfectionist. It takes a little work to get the router plate insert perfectly flat and I would be happy to share information. All said and done, I ended up with a great router table. It's well made and should last a long time. With
my Bosch 1617EVS mounted, it cuts like a dream. I really like this table and I would buy it again in a minute.
:-)

Do To Ivan and Dawn.....
I'm going to go ahead and buy this! (Smiles!) A great woodworking buddy of mine has it and is thrilled.

I bought a 1617 awhile back and am enjoying it!

This seems like a perfect match made in heaven!

ummmm...(not Ivan and Dawn)...I mean my router and table!

Dawn from New York
HEY DAWN I DID READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND BOSCH OFFERED TO SEND HARDWARE TO FIX IT SO UP Y---- ... Read more

Features

• Includes hardware, pivo plate
• Guides cut along the workpiece edge or up to 8" from the edge
• Precision fine adjustment control
• Easily converts into circle guide for making circles up to 32" in diameter
• Dust extraction hood with adapter for 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 35 mm vacuum hoses

Reviews (5)

Very accurate tool
Just made a large fluted column with the guide, and it worked very well. The tool has a very large adjustable edge guide for stable contact with the wood edge. The micro-adjustment feature worked very well. Rods are lengthy, so cuts can be made a long distance from the wood edge. With the router attached, it is quite top heavy. I place a wood spacer under the rods when at rest, or else the router will tip over if placed upright. Save the box and use for a case, no case is supplied. Material used could be a little more solid, considering the fairly hefty price.

Time will tell
At first glance the Bosch RA 1054 looks unwieldy, complicated and maybe even fragile with multiple poles, thumbsrews, springs and a large dial in the rear. But I must admit that after a thorough review of the owners manual and little pre-marking of my project the performace thus far has been pretty good. I used the guide to cut six mortises in solid maple 3x3 stock for a bed project I'm working on. To be honest, I completely skipped the use of the set-up dial by pre-marking all my mortises directly on the stock, then simply lining up the cuts based on the width of the router bit I was using. During use the guide is stable, with a large and stout edge that worked well with the stock I was routing. Smaller stock may present a different complication. The guide was cake to set up in both the plunge and fixed bases of the Bosch 1617pk I was using (which by the way works like a dream - if only I had gotten the variable speed model!). Downsides so far...no carrying case for the guide which I predict will lead to damage ultimately (remember all the poles, springs dials etc...protruding out) and despite the ample space in the case of the 1617pk router, the guide doesn't fit in there either. Additionally, the guide makes placing the router when not in use a real trick. Due to its size the guide tends to pull the router over if left inverted on the workbench, and tips it forward even if place bit side down. My solution so far is to rest the non-guide half of the entire setup on a piece of 1x stock which works pretty well. Time will tell how well the guide ultimately works with small stock, precise setup requiring the setup dials and the durability of the thing. But for now, it's all I was able to find to work with. Folks at Bosh need to take a look at the new Porter Cable guide. That things looks like a steel I beam, seems simple to use, has one-piece design and appears to be quite sturdy. If Bosch doesn't come to the table with one, maybe an aftermarket maker will. A router the quality of the 1617pk deserves to have accessories of the same quality and build. Overall this is an acceptable edge guide that could be sturdier, simpler and come with a carrying case. Good wood working everyone!

Good Guide
Does what it's supposed to. Good fit and finish. Micrometer adjust is worth its weight in gold.

accurate and easy to use
The unit attaches easily and the micro adjust ( the same as on their 1617EVS router) allow you to get extremely accurate adjustments. It lives up to the High quality of all the other Bosch products I've owned.

piece of *&#%
This edge guide seemed like it could be a good guide, but I never got to use it. I was measuring the distance from bit to fence to double check my work, and the router tipped over. Well, the piece of *&#% snapped in half. This tool is not for the clumsy, and is not built to last. Maybe I need to be a little more careful, but lets be realistic here. ... Read more

Features

• Manufactures List Price $37.43 SAVE $11.44
• For Router Models 1613, 1613EVS, 1614, 1614EVS, 1617, 1617EVS, 1618, 1618EVS, 1619EVS
• Includes these guides: RA1100, RA1103, RA1105, RA1109, RA1113, RA1115, and RA1121

Reviews (1)

simple template changes
I have recently purchaed a Bosch router and love it. It came with the adapter for these templates and they make changing different sizes a snap. No locking collar, just essentially snap them in and your ready to do dovetails, follow patterns, etc. ... Read more

Features

• Includes mounting hardware & RA1002 Fine Adjustment Control Extension
• For use with Bosch 1617/18 series routers in router table
• Base opening of 3-3/4" accomodates large bits.
• Microfine bit depth adjustment with resettable indicator
• Quick clamp allows tool-free removal of motor from base.

Reviews (4)

Did not receive Fine Adjustment Control Extension
My base arrived without the Fine Adjustment Control Extension, and an inquiry to amazon.com customer service brought the reply that this was a widespread solution. I suggestion just sending me an extension, since they are sold separately, but I am still waiting for a reply.

Design flaw
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This letter was e-mailed to Bosch. Lets see if they are helpful.

Dear Sirs,

I recently bought an RA1164 router base with fine adjust handle (to be mounted under a router table). I actually only needed the handle. I own about 8 Bosch routers and wanted to mount one undermount one. The fine adjust handle is easier to reach under a table.

Unfortunately the fine adjust handle broke off after a few weeks use. Examination shows that the construction of this handle is completely insufficient. The handle is threaded into a fitting on the router base. The threaded end of the handle is actually a hollow tube with walls about 1/16" thick. Any lateral pressure (sideways} can easily snap the handle off at this weak point, as happened to me.

Please let me know if you are willing to fix this problem with a different casting or other means of threading the handle, and how I can get the fix.

Very truly yours

Elia A. Sinaiko
Day Spring Studio

Good base but watch the bit.
This is a great base for undertable use however....sometimes when I set the depth and then close the locking clamp, the router body (and bit) moves up (enough to make a difference). I've just learned to keep an eye on the bit when I close the clamp and usually when I readjust the depth, the router doesn't move again....Go figure!

An excellent solution for multi-use routers
Most of us don't have unlimited tool budgets and can't afford to sacrifice a fine router to permanent table use. On the other hand, continually screwing/unscrewing a router base from under the table can be a pain while dragging out project time. This seperate under table base is an excellent solution to that problem. The router motor slips in and out with the flip of a lever and a quarter twist, and locks firmly in place.

The RA1164 is essentially the same as the stock base supplied with the router, minus the nice wood handles. The real bonus is that the under table base has the same precision depth adjustment as the stock unit (1/16" per turn). It also comes with an extension for the depth adjustment that makes it even easier to reach in tight places. It's a great addition to any shop.

Be advised that this RA1164 base only works with specific Bosch router models: 1617 (16171), 1617EVS (16176), 1618 (16181, 1618EVS (16186), 1617 220 volt (0601617161). ... Read more

Features

• Includes dust collection hoods for edge-forming and flat surface applications.
• Hose port angles maximize collection efficiency, keeps hose out of the way
• Includes vacuum hose adapter for use with 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 35 mm hoses
• Includes tool-free mounting hardware for each base.

Reviews (1)

Dust extraction that works
I've purchased this and put it on my router and did some plunge routing. 70 % of the chips were captured and the clean-up was considerably less. I also noticed that my dust mask seemed to plug up less. It apparently get the fine dust too. For the cost it's worth the effort. The black hose adapter converts the hose from metric to english. I would recommend that you convert to a larger hose fairly quickly because the small hose cause a significant loss in vacumm the longer it is. ... Read more

Features

• For easist depth adjustment
• For use with Bosch 1617 and 1618 router series models
• Makes turning depth adjustment contrel extra-easy!
• Ideaf for use in router table.
• Easily press fits into router's fine adjustment control.

Reviews (1)

Expands your adjustment horizons
This knob is as much an extension of your existing adjusting knob as it is an increase in the overall size of the turning head. It snaps into your existing knob. Simply put, it makes it easier to make depth adjustments. First of all it is easier to find when under the table, and secondly it makes adjusting a little easier with such a large knob.
Not much else to say other than that. Highly recommended for your Bosch 1617 or 1618 series router. ... Read more

Features

• Includes tool-free mounting hardware for each base.
• Includes dust collection hoods for edge-forming and flat surface applications.
• Edgeforming hood fits on either base
• Hose port angles maximize collection efficiency, keep hose out of the way
• Includes vacuum hose adapter for use with 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 35 mm hoses

Reviews (1)

Won't connect to Shop-Vac
I was happy with this until I tried to connect my Shop-Vac to it. The dust hood as well as the suppled adapter will not fit either size of standard Shop-Vac brand hose. Unfortunately this renders the entire item useless. I'm currently looking for another adapter or possibly I will have to make one. Maybe this is made to fit European sizes? ... Read more

Features

• Hose port angle maximize collection efficiency, keeps hose out of the way
• Hood position can be adjusted according to the piloted bit bearing size.
• Includes vacuum hose adapter for use with 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 35 mm hoses
• Includes tool-free mounting hardware for each base.

Reviews (1)

Save your lungs and cleanup time
This little collector works great if you have a powerful dustcollector or shop vac. A very nice addition to your router if you use it a lot and spend hours cleaning up afterwords. It also gets a lot more of the fine dust at the source before its air borne. ... Read more

Features

• Plunge release lever conveniently located to allow maximum control
• Exclusive, quick tool-free removal of motor from base with ease
• Microfine bit depth adjustment with resettable indicators.
• Contoured soft grip handles provide enhanced control and comfort
• 3-5/16" base opening and 2" subbase opening accepts large bits and visibility

Reviews (1)

Upgrade your fixed based to a plunge router
I purchased the Bosch fixed based router last fall before the combo kit came out. I eventually mounted the fixed base to my home built router table. It is a bit of pain to remove the base from the table when I wanted to use it freehand. Since Bosch created a reat quick release for the router motor I decide to Purchased the plunge unit for portable use. The base also has fine depth adjustment (1/64") marks so you can actually adjust within 1/128th depth. The unit stops are easy to read and adjust. The motor slips in and out easily but can't fall out by accident. When you place the router into the base the bit is dead on center. No worry about bit cuts wandering if the base is running against a fence or pattern as you run your router. The plunge base works smoothly and the lock mechanism is easy to use.

If you have the Bosch EVS router then use your fixed base in your table and buy this to make your unit quickly portable again. ... Read more