BOSCH RA1181 Benchtop Router Table with RA1165 Under-Table Router Base

I have been using this table for about a week and a half and just love it. Very good quality, it does a nice job on the work and it is easy to set up and use. I recommend this I think you will be happy with it.The only improvement if any is to give the accessory compartment a better fitting panel maybe with a catch so it stays in place.

I've never used a handheld router before and was really concerned about the safety of using one, so I decided it would be safer to use one in table form.Since Bosch tools (or anything else with the Bosch label for that matter) are generally regarded as good quality, I opted to go with this setup along with a Bosch router.It's probably just my learning to use the tool, but I can't seem to get things leveled out and I always end up hanging up a piece while running it through the router. I hope with more practice I can overcome this.Also adjusting the depth is a bit of a pain, again probably learning curve.Lastly, I'd say I "wasted" money on the lift included in this kit I didn't know I could re-use the router base that my router came with. That said, I found it easier to be able to remove the router motor from the lift while on the table and re-attach it to the base that came with the router, should I ever decide I want to use it freehand.

I bought a Skil Router to use with this. I could not get it to work. I bought the Bosch and it fit together. I have not had time to use it yet.

Works great but adjusting the mounting plate is more trouble than it’s worth

This router table has a safety feature that can cause you to have problem mainly with smaller pieces.The table top inserts when installed properly are 10 thousandths of a inch lower than the router mounting plate.So if you don't hold your small piece perfectly flat on the router mounting plate, as you are routing the piece, the piece could make a small dip onto the table top insert and ruin your route.It can be fixed by putting three layers of masking on the table top insert!

I had a router table and it did a good job but the fences on this one are much easier to adjust than the one I had. I got the adjustable lift kit and it works well. Probably better ones out there but I haven’t used a really nice one so I don’t have much to compare with. I don’t like the dust collection on the bench top. So much dust comes out the bottom that it makes a bigger mess than any of my other tools. A back to the bench would be a good idea to have included. I built a back with a corner cutout for the cords. This keeps dust from going behind the router but I still get a lot out of the front. Also the on/off is kind of flimsy. Not a real complaint but others have noted it in reviews and I agree. Overall I like it and use it often.