--- product_id: 267440557 title: "Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets" brand: "bosch" price: "SAR 1229" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Bosch" url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/267440557-bosch-12-amp-2-1-4-hp-variable-speed-1617evs store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 12 Amp powerhouse Dual 1/4" & 1/2" collets Variable speed 8,000-25,000 RPM Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets **Brand:** bosch **Price:** SAR 1229 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Power, precision, and control — the router that means business. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets by bosch - **How much does it cost?** SAR 1229 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/267440557-bosch-12-amp-2-1-4-hp-variable-speed-1617evs) ## Best For - bosch enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bosch brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Custom Speed Control:** Variable speed dial (8,000-25,000 RPM) lets you tailor performance to every project. - • **Power Meets Precision:** 12 Amp motor delivers robust 2.25 HP for smooth, professional-grade routing. - • **Above-Table Height Adjustment:** Innovative RA1161 fixed base allows precise bit height tweaks without dismounting. - • **Seamless Template Integration:** Compatible with Bosch quick-release and threaded template guides for effortless pattern work. - • **Versatile Collet Compatibility:** Includes both 1/4" and 1/2" self-releasing collets for maximum bit flexibility. ## Overview The Bosch 1617EVS is a professional-grade 12 Amp, 2.25 HP variable-speed wood router featuring a fixed base with above-table bit height adjustment, dual collets (1/4" and 1/2"), and compatibility with Bosch’s quick-release template guides. Designed for precision and versatility, it’s a trusted tool for serious woodworking pros and enthusiasts alike. ## Description Bosch 1617EVS wood router tool kit 12 amp 2 1/4 Horse power fixed base hand router with 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch collets. Case type: Hard plastic. Double insulated. Review: Nice router - This router works great, lot of power and easy to handle. Review: Excelente herramienta! - Excelente herramienta! Precisa, potente y silenciosa ## Features - 12 Amp router motor - Combines ample power with adjustable speed settings, allowing users to glide along cutlines - Adjustable speed dial (8000-25,000 RPM). 2 inch sub-base opening - Fixed base has threaded holes for mounting to router table positioned in common 3-hole pattern - Now includes RA1161 fixed-base with system for adjusting bit height from above a router table - Compatible with optional RA1129 template guide adapter set – For easy change of Bosch quick-release template guides and common threaded template guides; Includes RA1126 template guide adapter and RA1100 interface for threaded template guides ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00004TKHV | | Amperage | 12 Amps | | Base Type | Fixed | | Battery Description | Corded electric | | Best Sellers Rank | #100,762 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #61 in Routers | | Brand | BOSCH | | Brand Name | BOSCH | | Color | No Color | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,408 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00000346304732 | | Horsepower | 2.25 | | Included Components | Includes 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed Router (1617EVS), Fixed base (RA1161), 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch self-releasing collets, drop-forged wrenches, chip shield, above-table height-adjustment wrench, and mounting hardware | | Item Type Name | Variable Speed Palm Router | | Item Weight | 4.5 Kilograms | | Item weight | 4.5 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Bosch | | Manufacturer Part Number | 1617EVS | | Material | Aluminum | | Material Type | Aluminum | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 25000 RPM | | Model Number | 1617EVS | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Power source | Corded Electric | | UPC | 000346304732 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Voltage | 120 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** BOSCH - **Item weight:** 4.5 Kilograms - **Material:** Aluminum - **Power source:** Corded Electric - **Voltage:** 120 ## Images ![Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41woXvar2RL.jpg) ![Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Oah8THHWL.jpg) ![Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VjeJBURjL.jpg) ![Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wMuzHiQ4L.jpg) ![Bosch 12 Amp 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed 1617EVS with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QzKBXBD+L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: With ra1181 table, do you need ra1165 under table base for over table adjustment if buying 1617evs router? description implies it is not needed.** A: You do not - need - to buy it. However, you may still want to buy it if you plan to use the router above table. To eliminate the hassle of installing the router’s base which comes with the router (with the two handles) under the router table, and later having to convert it back for non-table use, Bosch offers the optional RA1165 under table Router Base. The RA1165 base (that is sold separately) is designed to be permanently attached your router table, leaving the router base that comes with the router ready for non-table use. Wish other router manufactures got smart and did this too. **Q: Is it made in USA** A: Thank you for your question. The Bosch 1617EVS router is manufactured in Mexico. Robert Bosch Tool Corporation utilizes a global manufacturing strategy, which incorporates a global network of suppliers with our worldwide manufacturing locations in countries such as Germany, Mexico, Switzerland, China and the United States. Our manufacturing facilities around the globe are all owned and operated by the Bosch Group and maintain the highest quality standards. You can be assured that whatever country your Bosch product was made in, it will be made with the quality you would expect from Bosch. **Q: I have a porter cable 4216 dove tail jig does this work with it or do i need to purchase optional bases with it?** A: I am not sure about that but with enough duct tape, screws, epoxy, and good old American ingenuity, anything is possible! Seriously though, i know there are multiple screw holes in the base plate, but whether or not they will line up to your Porter cable jig, i am not entirely sure. I do know this is a great router, its the first one I have owned, but not the first I have used. Plenty of power for bigger bits and smooth precise adjustments, easy to handle and manipulate. Quieter than alot of others I have used. **Q: What size screws screw through the base on to the router? Need to add a spacer for my extreme extension. Can't find the screw fit. Bosch** A: Thank you for your question. The 1617EVS has an option of using either three 10-24 machine screws or four 4 mm machine screws, the length will vary depending on the thickness of the mounting plate and table. If you have further questions please feel free to contact our Bosch Customer Service Representatives at 1-877-BOSCH-99 (1-877-267-2499). ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice router *by B***N on 2 February 2026* This router works great, lot of power and easy to handle. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excelente herramienta! *by J***A on 26 May 2026* Excelente herramienta! Precisa, potente y silenciosa ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loving this so far! *by A***L on 7 May 2026* This is my first router so, can’t compare it to any other brands. I’m finding it very easy to work with so far. It also handles big and small jobs nicely. Great all-rounder for me. ## Frequently Bought Together - BOSCH 1617EVS 2.25 Horesepower Electronic Fixed-Base Router with a Variable Speed Motor - BOSCH RA1181 Benchtop Router Table 27 in. x 18 in. Aluminum Top with 2-1/2 in. 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