Customer Reviews for Bosch 27 in. x 18 in. Aluminum Top Benchtop Router Table with 2-1/2 in. Vacuum Hose Port

So far I like it. Solid and steady.

Easy to assemble. Works as advertised. All parts received.

This is a solid router with good value; both plunge and fixed come with. It takes a lot of force to push down the router in the plunge base, and the stroke down can be uneven, which can require several plunges to get right. It's well made however, and otherwise works fine. Others have written about how great the case is; I think there is no value in this; the case sits by itself somewhere I can't remember. The tools go in my tool cabinet, all together so I can access and maintain them all together.

The Bosch router was a good buy. I was expecting it to be a quality product and was not disappointed. I used it several times and the performance is impressive. Home Depot had a great sale price also.

Arrived quickly and assembly instructions were very good. I have only used it a few times and it's been great each time. I'm currently building a little stand for it so I can keep it at the height that feels comfortable to me. Works great with my DeWalt router.

Solid built. Case is a plus.

back stop doesn't fit and Bosch sent the wrong part

Aluminum top and routing plate are solid, as is the lightweight molded base. My only suggestion is to stiffen the front panel that contains the outlets and power switch.

Very nice built table with aluminum top. I bought a miter saw stand with quick release brackets to make it more convenient for use. I do my wood working outside so I need everything to be portable and quick to set up and break down.

Perfect for what I need in box making

This is my second review, in my first I’ve explained that I’ve received router with substandard 3/8”collet and the shaft that unable to accept standard 1/4” or 1/2” collets. Bosch reacted to my one star review and left me email address of customer service promising to resolve an issue. I wrote the email describing my issue on September 23, some Freddy guy responded on September 27( they asking to wait 48 hours) sent me a template email saying that they are dying to help and they will in no time, also asked for the pictures showing an issue which i did in the next minute. Next email from the same Freddy guy I’ve got yesterday, October 5th sayng that in order to solve my problem i have to reach to the customer service team???(Usually, when you are sending email to the customer service - you dealing with customer service)not in this case though ,but didn’t give me any additional information who to contact and he doesn’t answer to my emails. I really didn’t expect it from such big company as Bosch, I don’t know if this guy is playing along or it is company policy how to deal with issues. I don’t know what to do and I’m stuck with the tools i can’t use. This is unbelievable and outrageous .

Though the route was long, the table made it here. The table was not to bad to put together. But, the result after the router was installed was extremely well worth the wait! Very Pleased...

Ended up returning, never used it as the Miter slot is non-standard based on my items I use. Incra jig, and some of my other items need the 3/4 slot and this is 1/16 wider, I believe it is 22mm, 3/4 is 19mm.

Real workhorse. Table is a bit awkward and clunky for bit changes and adjusting depths for the bits and guides. Haven't used the plunge attachment yet. Router by itself is excellent.

My second purchase of this router. Both are excellent routers. Get one for yourself!

This is an excellent router, except to use any templet guides you are required to buy an insert to fit Bosch's 2 inch opening. They sell their kit which fits in and allows for use of their guides or an adaptor for the porter cable off shoots. You have to ored this set online because it is not carried in any stores, Wood craft carries the adaptor only for 11 dollars but you can buy the kit with guides for 30 online. Als the plunger base has a weak default if dropped it breaks off at the screws and needs to be replaced at 30 per base.

Easy to assemble and a lot of features that simplify the routing process. Have already used in several projects. Love this table.

Great overall router table. I hate that the legs are plastic, but the vital pieces are all made of aluminum.

Legs are plastic, wish they were metal. Overall, impressed.

I am please with my very first router

It’s OK for beginners but not recommended. For something purposely designed with parts to match the router table is the worst thing to see. I I have used an aftermarket table it would be different. For some reason my MDF fence is off a couple of thousands creating a slide issue. Side pockets that won’t even stay in place. Miter guide track is .050” over creating a major problem. It’s the idea of it’s built this way. Sloppy design. I’m having a add brass shim stock to tighten my miter slide. I purchased this for my Incra IBox and Rockler XL sled. Without shims I can’t even use the track. I’m strapped for space and thought that this would be better than dragging a big tablesaw out. Cord storage is a joke. Corrective action Evaluate table drop in. Close the track so it accepts 3/4” key as advertised. Secure core tray. Add front and rear covers to support a large recovery vacuum hose. Something easily accessible. I should have done my research prior to buying.