BoschMRC23EVSK Combination Router 15 Amp 2.3 Horsepower Corded Variable Speed Combination Plunge & Fixed-Base Router Kit with Hard Case

I've had a number of routers over the years, some expensive, some not so expensive. This router combo pack cost more than any router I've ever owned. Well you get what you pay for. I have the fixed base attached to a Bosch router table that my son wasn't using, he can't even remember why he bought it. He gave it to me brand new, still in the box. I've never owned a router table, but this combo is fantastic, I can adjust the depth from the top, wow, and turn the thing on without reaching under the table. I used the plunger router for the first time yesterday to mortise hinges on two doors I needed to install, oh my gosh, what a pleasure. The plunge was smooth and the depth gauge was amazingly simple to set and dead accurate. I've never had a router with soft start, again, oh my gosh, how good is that. I'm still tickled a day later. The plunge router is not light, it stays put until you move it and the LED light is another fantastic feature. Except for adding some chip collection I don't know how one could improve on this setup.Pro:Powerful, accurate, heavy duty, smooth plunge, positive locking, easy depth adjustment.Con:I can't think of any.

Such a great router. I burnt my brain up researching between this one and two others I really liked for two months before deciding on this one. But this ones has features there's didn't. That lighted bottom is awesome. Extremely smooth and sturdy design. At first I had trouble getting the motor completely out, but figured there was a reason so I took my time and found out that there is. The fixed base has a 2nd safety catch, so you have to press TWO levers to release it if you are putting the motor in another base. The fixed base is where I noticed this. The reason is because that's the one you use for a router table. When it's upside down like that and you release it, it can come sliding out and crashing down. This second latch prevents that so you are ready and aware. I didn't know about that until I was playing with it and stumbled onto the article later. It's not advertised much for some reason. Just another testament to the engineering of this tool - such a great choice for so many reasons. I chose this one over the 1617 because of the handles too. Those wood knobs for an older person, is not a good idea. These handles on the MRC23 gives you so much more stability and control there's no contest. It's balanced very well. I am very happy with this router - plenty of power too. Thanks Bosch

I obsessed over whether to buy this, but after using it for around 90 minutes I couldn't be happier.My old router, a Dewalt, died recently after not many hours of use (but a lot of years). Since I hadn't used the previous one much since I bought it, I was thinking maybe I should get a lower end router. Part of the decision was the tongue and groove bits I just got, and all my other bits, are half inch shank. After looking at some reviews, I decided to bite the bullet and get this one.Part of the decision was that I probably will want to get a router table, and the fixed base can be mounted there and then the motor swapped. Much of the reason is that the adjustment seemed dead simple. My Dewalt took 15 irritating minutes with a micrometer to adjust.I've used the Bosch for around 90 minutes today and couldn't be happier. I was able to adjust it in a minute, using the fixed base, and then used it to run some tests. Once I was satisfied with those, I did around 84 feet worth of tongue cutting. In all that, I didn't have a single problem, operator or equipment. Most likely was the operator. The base is wonderful, easy to place and glides along smoothly. The coarse adjustment in the fixed base is kinda hard to operate, IMHO.At first I thought I might complain about the "lock" trigger being right where I would naturally grab it, leading to it being locked sometimes when I didn't expect it to be. But then I started just locking it at the start of a cut, then clicking out at the end, and I think it gives slightly better control. The other minor complaint is that it seems to eject dust right at my crotch. I came out of that session filthy.

Just received this router today. I had it out of the box and in operation in under 10 minutes. Watched a quick YouTube video on how to change motor and bits and adjust depth.What a machine! I am going from a 1961 BD Pro Router (still love my Dad's old router) but this is out of this world. Slow spin up to speed was awesome. The trigger control and the ergonomic handles are incredible. Forget the 1617 Bosch with wood handles and get this one! This is truly a first class pro machine.Single pass cuts with a sharp blade. The plunge system is awesome and doesn't have rubber boots to collect dust and debris. (Major factor in why I bought this machine).The motor easy changes and the depth setting is phenomenal. Well thought out controls and system.The case is even well designed and holds everything but my router bits. (Large case of bits).This will be my last router and plan to hand it down to my son. I think it will last that long.I will add more as I continue using it. I have several projects for a local non-profit children's theatre that I volunteered to make. Should be more fun with this router.