![]() ![]() So much so I've thought of buying a second router so I can leave one in the table and never have to remove it. It is very hard to slide it in and out of the table clamp. One is the way you mount the router into the table and switch it out to use with other accessories. There are two issues that keep me giving this five stars. The table adds so much versitiliy as well as some of the other accessories like the plunge bracket. Using a router is such a cool experience and it is a great tool to own. I've had my Bosh Router and Router table for a few years and have made cabinets for a bar, a bookshelf, and some picture frame wall brackets. The vibration sheared the head off one of the screws and bent the other, which left me with a broken fixed base for my router that I'm going to have to replace, and meanwhile, even when I do replace the base (which is like, 50% of the cost of the table) I still won't have a mounting plate that fits, so I'm kinda screwed unless I replace the entire table.Īnd to add insult to injury, when I tried to upload photos with this review to show the mounting plate I have vs the one in the manual the site broke and wouldn't let me upload photos. with a bunch of rotating I could almost make 3 holes match my dewalk 618 fixed base, but not quite, and not being able to get three holes meant that there was a lot of vibration when using the table. The holes are in totally different spots. You might pay more but, you will have a wider selection of accessories and a lot less stress!įrustrating the router table itself is mostly ok, not great (leveling was a pain) but the really frustrating thing is that the mounting plate that came with the router is *not* the routing plate in the manual These rings are less than a penny each for Bosch! Do research and focus on the insert plate size before buying this item. Bosch did send me a replacement ring, but only one when I requested a few. I am let down by the German engineering that went into this flimsy method. Be warned, once this ring slips and you are attempting to adjust the bit height, it tends to free-fall down-watch your fingers. The problem is when you mount the router under the table, the ring does not last long (weeks) before it slips out on the tiny groove and bends, making the lift useless. This lift is dependent on a cheap ring to make it work. This caused me to buy a third router, a Bosch, so that the lift would fit. So, if you want to add a lift, you almost have to buy the bosh one. The insert, where the router mounts, is not a standard size. However, if you intend to go beyond a beginner, this table shows its flaws. The table itself is fine-average at best. The setup was tedious, but it turned out okay. Ouch! I have used the RA1181 for over a year. See notes tab for router compatibility list.Storage pocket for holding router accessories, cord wrap storage.Dust collection port for standard 2-1/2" vacuum hoses. ![]() Accessory slot accepts featherboard and 3/4" optional accessories such as miter gauge.Easy-to-use featherboards - 2 adjustable featherboards to attach to fence and table, providing additional guidance and kickback protection.Large 27" x 18" Die-Cast Aluminum Top - For job-site durability.Rigid Aluminum Router Mounting Plate - Stays flat and precise for accuracy and pre-drilled for a wide variety of routers.Tall Aluminum Fence with Adjustable MDF Face Plates - 4 7/8" x 25 1/8" supports taller work pieces.The starter pin and guard for routing curved workpieces is also included, in addition to the built-in cord wrap for convenient storage and portability. This benchtop router table includes mounting hardware, features a tall aluminum fence with adjustable MDF faceplates, two outfeed shims, and an aluminum router mounting plate. dust-collection port offers better dust collection for a cleaner work environment. Its rigid aluminum router mounting plate is pre-drilled for compatibility with a variety of routers and for above table height adjustment with many common routers. Designed to fit a variety of routers, this router table is a versatile piece of equipment that will serve as an indispensable part of any woodworking shop. The large aluminum top makes the table both durable and portable. The Bosch RA1181 benchtop router table provides a large work surface for precision and versatility. ![]()
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