Wood Router Woodworking Machine, Electric Wood Polishing Trimmer

68 reviews for Wood Router Woodworking Machine, Electric Wood Polishing Trimmer

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   Rudra PersonVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   I am a newcomer to the world of routing so have done a fair bit of research before taking the plunge and spending money on something of which I knew l...More

   I am a newcomer to the world of routing so have done a fair bit of research before taking the plunge and spending money on something of which I knew little. Many reviews headed toward the 1617 but I felt that it was just too big and serious for me. After all, what was I going to use this for? Small projects, some edging, maybe some toys for the kids, helpful workshop additions for me and, at a stretch, progress onto some furniture. Well, for all of these, the Colt is excellent and I am glad that I did not go for the bigger, bulk and seriousness of the 1617. Don't get me wrong, I love gadgets and the thought of owning a bigger gadget is always appealing but it just seemed overkill. The Colt is very well balanced, sturdy and solid in the palm of your hand. The other hand is equally placed, with finger and thumb guiding it. Strong, powerful motor, on a recent job cutting oak, performed very well. Packs well in its case, with room to spare for smaller tool s or cutting bits. I did intend to get this one and see if I needed to upgrade but I think not. Overall, an excellent choice and highly recommended. Now I just need to find another routing job to enjoy...
   

   Saira PaceVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   We bought 6 of these for shop routers to replace all of our Porter Cable routers. Their primary purpose is laminate routing and light corian edging fo...More

   We bought 6 of these for shop routers to replace all of our Porter Cable routers. Their primary purpose is laminate routing and light corian edging for a commercial manufacturing shop, notorious for guys being rough on tools. The PCs would last a while and then we'd have to replace the switches that would wear out, put new cables on them after the wire would break at some point in the cord, and constantly replace the brushes. With the Bosch Colts, we haven't had to do a thing yet in the past three years. Not a thing. They're being used up to 10 hours a day, 5 days a week.
   

   Pablo GuevaraVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   I bought this router two years ago. I rarely write reviews on Amazon, but felt this one was due. I have been am amateur woodworker since the mid-70s, ...More

   I bought this router two years ago. I rarely write reviews on Amazon, but felt this one was due. I have been am amateur woodworker since the mid-70s, and since retirement, a professional toy-maker. When I look around my shop I see no tool more useful than this router. My first two routers were full-size routers and I was never happy with the control and results. This router is powerful and versatile while being so easily handled. I use it for toymaking, furniture and frames. The quality of the tool is consistent with my other Bosch tools.
   

   Usmaan CollinsVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Bosch is best when it comes to tools like this. Great feel, great design, comfortable, powerful, accurate, just great. I love the two stage locking me...More

   Bosch is best when it comes to tools like this. Great feel, great design, comfortable, powerful, accurate, just great. I love the two stage locking mechanism that allows you to microadjust. A hint: Get the package with the plunge base. You won't be sorry and the price is a bit better. Excellent speed control and soft start. If there is a little criticism, it would be in the micro-adjust thumbscrew which is a pain in the neck and the thumb. It isn't easy to access. If you want better depth control, I suggest using a plunge base rather than the fixed. That said, it does the job extremely well. It has become my go to router for most edge work, especially laminate trimming, roundovers, and chamfers. It also excels in shallow mortice work. For the bigger cuts, a larger router is recommended.
   

   Lyla PughVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   I purchased this router to round off dimensional lumber for a chair-making project. Once I got the hang of adjusting the bit depth, this tool has perf...More

   I purchased this router to round off dimensional lumber for a chair-making project. Once I got the hang of adjusting the bit depth, this tool has performed flawlessly, making very quick work of taking the rough edges off the lumber, and really improving the "look" of the finished product...vs. sanding off the edges, which is what I had done previously. I'm going to find lots of other projects to use this on in the future, I'm sure. Good instructions, easy controls, adjustable in several ways. Great buy!
   

   Aneurin RichardVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   This router has all the features that you want in a handheld router. It's powerful enough to take a 1/4" bite with a 1-1/4" core box bit in maple, ash...More

   This router has all the features that you want in a handheld router. It's powerful enough to take a 1/4" bite with a 1-1/4" core box bit in maple, ash and other softwoods, 1/8"-3/16" hardwoods. The optional plunge base is very useful (two-handed stability and control) and can work in smaller restricted areas than my large 1-1/2 hp to 3-1/2 hp routers. My oldest Bosch 1 hp Colt is 12 years old and I have not had any issues with any of them. I have three so that I don't have to change bits between operations.
   

   Liyah FraserVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   I bought this little guy to do roundovers on some porch columns and railing I'm building and so far it's exceeding expectations. I've only ever used f...More

   I bought this little guy to do roundovers on some porch columns and railing I'm building and so far it's exceeding expectations. I've only ever used full-sized older craftsman routers, so having a tool you can operate one-hand is a new experience. I was expecting a lack of power, but it's handled a 5/16 ogee in treated pine in one pass. The 1-1/4 chamfer bit I've got took 3 passes to not bog the motor down, but that's a pretty heavy bit for this little router.
   

   Ramone PritchardVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Exactly what I need - I’m just an occasional user but it feels like professional quality - very stout. Good adjustability on speed. Depth of cut guide...More

   Exactly what I need - I’m just an occasional user but it feels like professional quality - very stout. Good adjustability on speed. Depth of cut guide could be better but it is adequate. Easy to hold and routs accurately. I give it a thumbs up. Not for table routing - this is strictly a handheld unit.
   

   Vivian ParsonsVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   I never really saw the need for a big dedicated router. I don't have any big bench tools like a table saw, a planer, or a band saw, but the hand tools...More

   I never really saw the need for a big dedicated router. I don't have any big bench tools like a table saw, a planer, or a band saw, but the hand tools I do have are some the finest made. This really fits in as being a router but so much more. It really a universal woodworking and metal milling tool. Add the plunger base and you have a full-size router. remove it and you have the ultimate finish tool. Cutting holes, finishing edges, cutting notches and grooves, milling edges of soft metals and rounding over wood boards and trim pieces. It really has all the power that I need. Just read the many reviews and notice what the professional say about it.
   

   Cassandra SimmonsVerified Purchase

   Rated 5 out of 5

   I purchased this router to use on some DIY pieces I created. The router tool is lightweight and powerful enough to work on softwoods like pine (what I...More

   I purchased this router to use on some DIY pieces I created. The router tool is lightweight and powerful enough to work on softwoods like pine (what I use for my woodworking). I used this tool w/ a round over bit to create an edge on a tv console I had built. It did a great job continuously creating an edge around my tabletop, about 60” long.