Bosch PR20EVSK Colt Palm Grip 5.7 Amp 1-Horsepower Fixed Base Variable Speed Router with Edge Guide

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The PR20EVSK Colt Variable Speed Router with Edge Guide offers: Highest horsepower rating in its class. Variable speed of 16,000 to 35,000 RPM Constant-Response Circuitry to maintain speed under load.

Includes router, guide, case, base, collets, and shaft wrenches. View larger.

Rubber over-molded grip allows for stable, one-handed operation. View larger.

To help you match the correct speed to the job, the included instruction manual features a chart showing the speed of each dial position, along with a list of the routing tasks that each setting may be used for.

User-Friendly Features for Flexibility, Comfort, and Reliability
This user-friendly tool offers simple, straightforward operation. First, the collect accepts standard 1/4-inch bits to give you job flexibility, with an impressive maximum diameter of 1-5/16 inch. Also, there's a spindle lock on the router's front, so you can make quick bit changes with just one wrench.

In addition, the speed dial is conveniently mounted on top of the tool body for easy access. An added bonus, the motor housing has a palm-shaped, rubber over-molded grip that allows for stable, one-handed operation. Finally, weighing about three pounds, the PR20EVSK offers a surprisingly rugged aluminum fixed base that's durable, solid, and reliable.

Constant Response Circuitry for Stable Motor Speed
This model includes Bosch's "Constant Response" circuitry, which monitors and maintains speed under load for consistent performance and overload protection. Constant Response works by detecting tough loads and then increasing power to maintain the selected RPM. Working with stable speed lets you concentrate on controlling the router, so you'll always make clean, burn-free cuts.

Additionally, a quick-clamp system allows the motor to be easily adjusted and moved from base to base. For further convenience, an angled cord exit keeps the router's cord safely out of your work area.

The PR20EVSK comes with a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Router, straight edge guide, carrying case, fixed base, 1/4-inch self-releasing collet, drop-forged collet, shaft wrenches, and instruction manual.

I've hogged out blocks of wood for solid picture frame, used a straight bit to level up over hangs and done 1/8 and 1/4 inch round overs. I've another request, add some kind of extension to keep bobblers like me from tilting the motor when in use. The manufacturer supplies two wrenches, one to turn the lock nut, and one to hold the shaft. I'm very please with the weight, balance and power of the unit. Bought two routers.

This was a deficiency noted in previous comments. one for my son-in-law and one for myself. The slow start up is great, otherwise it would torque right out of your hand. no matter how I grip the motor, I usually manage to wobble the motor, leaving gouges and burn marks. adjustments are quick and easy.

I love the Bosch routers and when it came time for me to buy a smaller router the Colt was at the top of my list. I have two big Porter Cable routers mounted in tables and use three different hand held Bosch routers for almost everything else. While the feel and power of this router is great the other problems led me to a score of three. I have also had the height slip and I have the collar as tight as I can adjust it and still change the depth. I bought one of these in a kit with several attachments about three years ago. One of the attachments broke on its first use and I discovered only the router is covered under the warranty. Fortunately my larger Bosch routers are so wonderful that I do not have to reach for this router too often. Not long after the router was out of warranty the spindle lock stopped working forcing me to grind down an old wrench so that I could hold the spindle to remove bits.

I bought this based on its highest rating from many websites. Have it for just a day only but I LOVE it. It works great have no regrets. there is a one things I would like to point out: The variable speed is VERY useful, unlike some have said.

I also notice that many users complain that bits have a tendency to slip in the collet, which led to me to wonder whether Bosch didn't reengineer the collet to tighten it up to the point where *you can't get it to accept a bit*. A 1/4" bit fits snugly now.The whole experience led to me entertain serious doubts about the quality of this thing, but after using it for several hours to flush-trim some shelf edges, I have to admit it's a nice tool that works well. It was interesting to read these reviews after I bought this router. Nice soft start, good weight and balance. I guess that's an improvement. This worked. Loosen the thing all the way and it's still too tight for a bit.

Bosch seems to have decided to address the common complaint that the spindle lock button doesn't work by now *supplying* the wrench they recommend as the kludge-fix for the collet problem. At least that was my experience. I haven't tried out all the bells and whistles yet but will update this review with any further problems I encounter. In the end I stuck the tapered part of a nail set into the collet and tapped on it lightly to force it open a little wider.

I haven't needed it, so perhaps they have fixed the push button spindle lock (or maybe my thumb is extra strong).This little router allows a deft touch and you don't have to be a weight lifter when hinge mortising installed door frames. OK, one reviewer says the motor slipped in the base. When I turn the motor to the lock position (so the small increment dial wheel is engaged) it has never slipped. I's my go-to router for almost everything except in my router table were I use a 15 amp plunge router.This is a great buy for any serious woodworker (I own 4 routers), and would make a nice router for an ocassional DIY.Highly recommended. Bosch included an extra/smaller wrench to assist in loosening the colet.