The dust collection port is mounted on the fence and is easily connected to your extractor with an adapter. I quickly finished my list of random finishing touches and can rest easy until the next project kicks off. Manufacturer warranties and service options may not be valid or available outside of the United States.

Let’s face it, tools are expensive and when making investments into tools, you want to know that your investments are well protected for years to come. I think Bosch did a great job adding improvements to that model that are very easy to recognize and appreciate.

It comes with a pre-drilled mounting plate for accepting different routers as well as adjusting the top table height as per task requirements. In my case, this is an ideal option for when I need to take my router on the go, but still desire the functions a router table will offer. The taller fence offers more stability for the workpiece and allows more use from the router table too.

The cutouts for router access both underneath and above the bench are large, enabling simple cutting depth adjustments and easy bit changes. Rigid aluminum mounting plate – Pre-drilled for compatibility with a variety of routers and for above-table height adjustment. I was curious initially how this would perform stability wise with the collapsible legs, but once you have the legs locked in place, there is very little play.With two adjustable featherboards producing extra kickback control, the 15-Amp Bosch Bench Top Router Table provides a solid, durable work surface. Based on reviews of routers and router tables I finally got a Craftsman 14A Digital Router Combo with the Bosch RA1181 Benchtop Router table to replace a Tradesman 1. Fence and guide adjustments are easy to make using the round plastic adjustment knobs and the two included featherboards are most helpful in ensuring safe operation. My first Router table was the RA1181 from Bosch, and I have paired it with my 1617DEVS, a 2-1/4 hp router that is both powerful and smooth.