BOSCH RA1171 25-1/2 in. x 15-7/8 in. Benchtop Laminated MDF Top Cabinet Style Router Table with 2 Dust Collection Ports

Great value. Everything assembled without issue. I really like the ability to use a large panel bit. And, I think the single fence with spacers to add to one side for planning is smart. The table and fence are solid and well constructed. I can't imagine what else I would look for in this price range. If you're looking for something portable and reasonably priced, this is a great value. (Oct 6). I used this with my Porter Cable router last night to route some base trim with a large panel bit. I was amazed how quickly I got it all set up. And then, I was more amazed that it stayed true and nothing shifted on me while I quickly routed about 20 boards. Sooo easy. And then, when finished, I quickly put it all out of the way. Unless you need a large pro router table that is set up all the time, this table is a godsend and I highly recommend it. I also love that it is heavy enough to want to stay put on its own (I actually clamped it to the tailgate of my pickup truck, lol). If I would have tried to clamp each board to a workbench and then route each one it would have taken 4 times as long with no where near the same results.

I have had this a few months but just got around to putting it together. assembly is pretty straight forward. I honestly didn't need to look at directions a whole lot. I liked the screws it goes together with. they are tapered so they center in the hole there was no slop at all I think it due to the head of the screws being tapered. there is a lot of extra hardware in the bags. this cabinet is made of hardboard or mdf which ever you wanna call it. the screws to mount the door and magnetic stop leave something to be desired. they are very small so you need a eye glass screw driver or the smallest phillips head they make anyhow. mounting the router base is not really straight forward. it say in the manual to use the starter screw in either hole A or B. well this was just confusing to me. this is for a bosch router by the way. anyhow once you find the right holes its lines up perfect and seems to mount very securely. The dust collection on it works well with a shop vac just don't forget to hook it up or the cabinet will fill with dust. also make sure the level the table. there are 4 screws to do this. just loosen the mounting screws some and adjust away. I used a steel rule to check daylight and slid it back and forth across the table on edge to get it as close as I could. I like that it comes with feather boards. Overall i think it was a good buy. You can make one on your own given you have the time but the quality seems to be very good it seems solid. none of the aluminum parts had what i would call sharp edges the molded parts seem to be clear of defects

I really like this router table. Solid build, smooth top, and once it’s together, it works like a dream. But—and it’s a big one—putting it together felt less like a tool project and more like assembling IKEA furniture... blindfolded... during a windstorm. Seriously, Bosch, love the table, but the instructions had me questioning all my life choices. I started this assembly with hope in my heart and left with sore fingers, three extra screws, and a new appreciation for pre-assembled anything. That said, once it’s finally together (sometime next week, probably), it’s sturdy, precise, and a great addition to any shop. Just block off your weekend, grab some coffee, and maybe have a therapist on standby.

Assembled very easily. Though I thought the cabinet would be metal it is all made of cardboard. Seems sturdy so far.

This is a very good router table. All of the components and hardware were in the box. Assembly of the unit was especially easy. I cannot understand the problems that some folks have had putting it together. The directions were easy to understand (I didn't really need them). If you can read a nursery rhyme to your child and comprehend it, you should be able to understand the directions. Furthermore, if you notice the bolts stripping out in the MDF, you are over tightening them. Lastly, in my case all of the holes lined up and I did not have gaps in the construction of the cabinet as some have noted. I've used this table a lot so far and it has held up real well. I want to make a cabinet for it with drawers when I get a chance. None of the hardware for the fence or featherboards has stripped out on me yet like some have described. Again, you do not need to tighten the nuts until you can no longer turn them. The dust collection system is really good on this unit; I hardly have any sawdust inside the unit after I am done with it. So far I have not had any problems with the leveling nuts loosening in the MDF due to vibration; however, I will admit that with long-term use, this may serve as a problem in the future. If this happens I am going to make my own table top for it with some slight modifications. Overall this is a very good router table. Could I have made a better table myself? . . . . . . . . Yes, I could have. However, not for less than the $200 I paid for this Bosch RA1171. The Bench Dog tables are overrated. If I am going to spend that kind of money I would then invest the time to build my own table which would be even better. I have used this table for a lot of renovation projects, and have gotten high quality results out of it.

I bought this after seeing mixed reviews and looking at other brands and am very happy that I went with this one. It came early and comes in an easy to carry flat packed box. Assembly is straightforward and the directions are easy to read and fallow. This took me less than half an hour to put together and be ready to joint lumber (that includes adding your router and a bit and leveling to center plate to the table). I am very happy with this product and would recommend it to anyone needing a good affordable router table. It comes with a fully adjustable centerplate as well as fence. Also the fence can be shimmed to allow for jointing of boars an these easy to add or subtract shims are included. Also the center plate is pre drilled and marked for different most models of router and includes different screws also. So yes when you have this assembled there will be extra pieces left over not to worry you haven't forgotten anything lol. Even with my huge Milwaukee router a box of bits and the adjustment tools all inside the cupboard this stand is easy to lift onto your work surface and lift of and store under the workbench when not in use. This can be bolted to a bench but It's lots sturdy enough to not slide around while in use and I use mine on the slick surface of my table saw.

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Una excelente compra, accesible, practico. He notado algunos errores de diseño que podrían ser mejorados para prolongar la eficiencia del desempeño pero en general, es una buena inversión ya que el proposito de aumentar las capacidades del router es cubierto sin problema. Yo lo uso con el Bosch modelo 1617EVSPK y su rendimiento es excelente.

As mentioned by other purchasers the insert and top are not 100%flat. I measured the gap to be about 12 thousandths which for my application will not effect the finish product. The insert which is aluminum can be straightened by itself to be 98% flat which is acceptable by my standards. For most profile and edge treatment work the table is fine. Everthing else is as it should be.

Con la garantía de la marca Bosch es una buena mesa de trabajo. Si bien es cierto que te puedes construir una de mayores dimensiones, la verdad esta mesa tiene todo lo necesario, las guías, los enchufes, una base sólida y sobre todo la compatibilidad total con el router de la marca, para hacer tus trabajos de una manera más precisa, he trabajado con brocas de 1/2" y es estable. Para un aficionado a la madera como yo es un buen producto.