Accessories

Great, except for a defective switch
It's great when it runs. Not so great when you're in the middle of a project and it won't turn on. I am on my 3rd SWITCH. Very frustrating. Add the cost of 2 extra switches, time to replace and order and shipping, and down time and this is one expensive tool!
The plunging base is also flimsy plastic handled and is not nearly as stout as the main tool. Buy a heavy duty Porter Cable.

Switch Problems
I have had this router for 3 years and am now on my third switch. This is ridiculous. I thought Bosch was a good brand. Very disappointed. Would otherwise be a great router.

Bosch Router
The Bosch router provides smooth consistent power and cutting. It feels Slightly topheavy when not used in a "D" style base- but most routers are. I recommend getting the combo pack, unless you plan on dedicating its use to a router table.

Great mid-sized router for all types of use
Other routers owned: Bosch colt trim router, Hitachi M12SC, Festool 1400

Pros:
- Adjustable speed
- Numerous base options
- Size\feel\soft start\etc

Cons:
- 2 wrenches for bit removal (love 1 wrench systems of the bosch\festool)
- Dust collection is pretty weak compared to festool
- Measured adjustment is difficult (example: I want the cut .03" deeper) compared to festool
- Template system isn't accurate enough for precision dovetails

Conclusion:
For the money this sucker is amazing, the kit with fixed\plunge base is even better. If you could only have one router this would be it. I used this router in my router table, handheld, fixed\plunge for years before buying another router. Now adays it sits in my router table, using the undermount base that allows above the table height adjustments.

So far, soooo good.
I had two DeWalt 618s, one in my router table and a variable speed that I used for hand routing. The variable speed died on me out of the blue with less than a year on it. So, since I had all the bases for my DeWalt, I moved the single speed from my table and looked for a new router to be my dedicated route table motor. This is the first Bosch product I bought and I did so based on the consistency of good reviews that it got. It's also priced cheaper than than other comparable brands. I installed it into my Woodpecker table, turned it on and...WOW. I love the EVS, the router is far quieter than DeWalt. The base, even though it's shelved is much smoother with less friction than DeWalt as well. This is a really nice complement to a router table. Enough that if my other DeWalt router fails, I will be replacing it with a Bosch! PS. I only gave it four stars, as I keep reading about switch problems. My router is dedicated to my table with an auxilary switch, so I'm saving the fifth star when the switch "doesn't" fail.