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Review on ๐Ÿ”ต Bosch Cabinet Style Router Table RA1171: A Powerful Blue Innovation for Precision Woodworking by Rosalio Zavala

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NO BOSCH DEVICE on tables

When I opened the damaged packaging of this device I saw a Bosch brand sticker hanging on the front door of this device. Unfortunately, this was a harbinger of what was to follow. The aluminum face of the table router sinks deeper into the table than necessary, leaving a ridge around the insert. This leads to a material jam immediately after the start of cutting and, as a result, a deterioration of the material used.2. Although there are dozens of holes on the aluminum countertop, none of them cause much dust to enter anywhere other than through the dust extraction hole.3. Router height adjustment and cutter change on a 2.5 HP Bosch milling machine. must be done from below, which is neither easy nor quick.4. The weight of this device is insane considering how small it is. Although this device claims to be portable, it is made of MDF with laminated plastic on top. MDF absorbs water over time causing all joints to sag and loosen (according to past experience) .5. The railing is too high and uses a T-rail while the deck uses a sloped rail. White fence boards are too proud for a fence rail, so at eye level you'll have to tighten the ever-loosening screw fasteners on the back.6. Within 10 minutes of starting my first test run (after configuring and eliminating all of the above), my first router of the day broke. This was because the aluminum insert compressed under the material, making the famous crest so proud that it pushed the material away from the roughness. In all, I spent a total of 30 minutes driving this machine and several hours building, testing, and fixing various bugs in its design. THIS IS NOT A BOSCH PRODUCT. Under no circumstances do I agree that this cheap counterfeit product was designed or approved by Bosch. I have used their tools and equipment for 20 years with an impeccable track record of reliability and suitability for the job they were designed for. No doubt this product will be discontinued once the Bosch support staff realize what a disaster this is. The product is doing well in my opinion.

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • Nothing here