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May 24, 2026 7:26 AM

Bosch 1/4" & 1/2" 12-Amp 2.25-HP Variable Speed Fixed Router

$119

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Lowe's has Bosch 1/4" and 1/2" 12-Amp 2.25-HP Variable Speed Fixed Router (1617EVS)on sale for $119. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member pennysave for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Motor: 12 Amp, 2.25 HP
  • Variable speed: 8,000–25,000 RPM with adjustable dial
  • Constant Response Circuitry maintains consistent speed throughout cut
  • Collet sizes: 1/4" and 1/2"
  • Microfine bit-depth adjustment
  • Precision Centering Design for alignment with sub-base and template guides
  • Handles: Rounded hardwood for control
  • Switch: Right or left location; motor does not rotate during depth adjustment
  • Base: Threaded three-hole pattern
  • Dust-sealed power switch
  • One-piece armature shaft

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This offer is now $20 less (14% savings) than a recent Frontpage Deal from a week ago.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $38.25 less (24% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $158.24 at the time of this posting.
  • About this Product:
    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 670 customer reviews.
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Lowe's has Bosch 1/4" and 1/2" 12-Amp 2.25-HP Variable Speed Fixed Router (1617EVS)on sale for $119. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member pennysave for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Motor: 12 Amp, 2.25 HP
  • Variable speed: 8,000–25,000 RPM with adjustable dial
  • Constant Response Circuitry maintains consistent speed throughout cut
  • Collet sizes: 1/4" and 1/2"
  • Microfine bit-depth adjustment
  • Precision Centering Design for alignment with sub-base and template guides
  • Handles: Rounded hardwood for control
  • Switch: Right or left location; motor does not rotate during depth adjustment
  • Base: Threaded three-hole pattern
  • Dust-sealed power switch
  • One-piece armature shaft

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This offer is now $20 less (14% savings) than a recent Frontpage Deal from a week ago.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $38.25 less (24% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $158.24 at the time of this posting.
  • About this Product:
    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 670 customer reviews.
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by pennysave

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Community Reviews

Bosch's 12 amp fixed router stands out as a powerful table router, with the motor and 2.25 horsepower getting the strongest praise. The wood handles are a nice touch, and the tool takes both 1 4 inch and 1 2 inch collets. It has been used successfully in router tables, including full size setups, and the plunge base combo adds extra value since the base alone is usually around $150. The main tradeoff is that the deal item ships in a cardboard box rather than the nicer case. A strong fit for table work if you want Bosch power and flexibility.

  • The router performs strongly when mounted in a router table setup.

  • The router can accept both 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch collets for flexibility.

  • The plunge base can be worth paying extra for because it is often priced around $150 alone.

  • The deal can stack a 20% off coupon, bringing the combo to $119 plus tax with free shipping.

  • The combo deal ships in a cardboard box even though it includes a case.

  • The wood-handle preference may not match every user's expectations for grip and feel.

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May 24, 2026 12:57 PM
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Joined Feb 2016
whitecrane8May 24, 2026 12:57 PM
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Very good deal. Down $20 from just a few days ago. This thing is a beast in a table, probably more than most will ever need
May 24, 2026 3:00 PM
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Joined Jan 2014
RobertJasonMay 24, 2026 3:00 PM
557 Comments
Love the wood handles
May 24, 2026 5:17 PM
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BraveTeam7995May 24, 2026 5:17 PM
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dam,
wonder if i can return my cheap ryobi and grab this... this takes 1/4 and 1/2 if im reading it correctly... not bad
May 24, 2026 6:00 PM
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Joined Dec 2007
ripsaw22May 24, 2026 6:00 PM
74 Comments
Worth it just for the motor.
May 24, 2026 7:31 PM
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Joined Nov 2012
darksiderisingMay 24, 2026 7:31 PM
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Have this and mounted it on my router table base. It's been great and I highly recommend it especially at this price.
May 24, 2026 7:36 PM
119 Comments
Joined Nov 2014
dcgraphicworksMay 24, 2026 7:36 PM
119 Comments
Any recommendations on a good router table for this?
May 24, 2026 7:36 PM
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darksiderisingMay 24, 2026 7:36 PM
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Quote from BraveTeam7995 View quoted comment :
dam,wonder if i can return my cheap ryobi and grab this... this takes 1/4 and 1/2 if im reading it correctly... not bad
Yep you're reading that right
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May 24, 2026 8:20 PM
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NeatWing996May 24, 2026 8:20 PM
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Quote from dcgraphicworks View quoted comment :
Any recommendations on a good router table for this?
I have one of these routers in a full size Kreg table. It's really, really good.
May 24, 2026 8:34 PM
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razmanMay 24, 2026 8:34 PM
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Will this work with my Verizon router
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May 24, 2026 9:03 PM
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SirLinuxMay 24, 2026 9:03 PM
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Is it worth paying another $30 for the plunge base?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-12...se/1014955
May 24, 2026 10:03 PM
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Joined Nov 2009
Eugene150May 24, 2026 10:03 PM
97 Comments
Somehow I had a 20% off coupon that stacked on this (!?), so I went with the combo router/plunge that @SirLinux mentioned above for $119+Tax+FS.
May 24, 2026 10:22 PM
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ktlewis02May 24, 2026 10:22 PM
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Quote from SirLinux View quoted comment :
Is it worth paying another $30 for the plunge base?https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-12...se/1014955
Yes it is worth it
May 24, 2026 11:24 PM
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Grogan14May 24, 2026 11:24 PM
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Quote from SirLinux View quoted comment :
Is it worth paying another $30 for the plunge base?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-12...se/1014955
Absolutely - the base is like normally around $150 by itself.
May 25, 2026 12:21 AM
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AnalogMay 25, 2026 12:21 AM
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Quote from SirLinux View quoted comment :
Is it worth paying another $30 for the plunge base?https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-12...se/1014955
Yes, that one comes with a nice case too. This deal is in a cardboard box.

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May 25, 2026 2:28 AM
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rugz31May 25, 2026 2:28 AM
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damn, that's a great deal on a phenomenal router. wish i could've found a deal like this a couple years ago when i was in the market for a full size... maybe i need another...

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