Brand | BOSCH |
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Material | MDF |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Product Dimensions | 27"W x 14.5"H |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Item Weight | 30 Pounds |
Base Type | Plunge, Fixed |
Manufacturer | Bosch |
Part Number | RA1181 |
Item Weight | 30 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | RA1181 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Style | Benchtop |
Finish | Clear-Coated Aluminum Top |
Pattern | Router Table |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | (1) Starter Pin Guard, (2) Outfeed Fence Shims, (3) Mounting Plate Insert Rings, (1) RA1181 benchtop router table, (1) Starter Pin, (1) Adjustable Clear Guard, (1) Hardware for Mounting Routers, (2) Adjustable Featherboards |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 30 day money back guarantee, 1 yr limited warranty, 1 yr service protection plan |
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BOSCH RA1181 Benchtop Router Table 27 in. x 18 in. Aluminum Top with 2-1/2 in. Vacuum Hose Port
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Brand | BOSCH |
Material | MDF |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Product Dimensions | 27"W x 14.5"H |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
About this item
- Benchtop router table design – Features a large aluminum top for extended work area, durability and precision
- Rigid aluminum mounting plate – Pre-drilled for compatibility with a variety of routers and for above-table height adjustment
- Extra tall aluminum fence – Has adjustable faceplates and feather boards to maximize precision and versatility
- Dedicated standard dust-collection port – Fits standard 2-1/2 inch vacuum hoses for debris-free operation to help keep your work area clean
- Easy-to-use adjustable feather boards – Attach to fence and table, providing additional guidance and kickback protection
- Accessory slot – Accepts feather boards and 3/4 inch optional accessories such as a miter gauge
- Storage pocket – Allows storage of router accessories
- Cord-wrap storage – Stores 6 foot power cord
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Accuracy | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.6 | — |
Versatility | — | 4.4 | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Safety Features | 4.2 | — | 4.7 | — | 4.4 | — |
Mounting system | 3.8 | — | 4.6 | 3.4 | — | — |
Easy to use | — | 4.5 | — | — | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Infiltrade |
power source | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered |
material | MDF | Blend, Blend, Blend, Blend, Blend | Metal, Plastic | MDF | Plastic | — |
voltage | 120 volts | 120 volts | — | 120 volts | 120 volts | 20 volts |
weight | 30 pounds | 24.23 pounds | 3 pounds | 31.6 pounds | 10.2 pounds | 1.2 kilograms |
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Product Description
The Bosch RA1181 bench top router table provides a large work surface for woodworking and routing. Designed to fit a variety of routers, this router table is a versatile piece of equipment that will serve as an indispensable part of any woodworking shop. Its 2 1/2 inch dust collection port offers better dust collection for a cleaner work environment. The large aluminum top makes the table both durable and portable. This bench top router table includes mounting hardware, features a tall aluminum fence with adjustable MDF face plates, two out feed shims, and an aluminum router mounting plate. The starter pin and guard for router curved work pieces is also included, in addition to the built in cord wrap for convenient storage and portability.
Works with:
Bosch: 1613-Series and 1619EVS Plunge Routers; 1617-Series and MRF-Series Routers (in fixed base only).
Craftsman: Most Craftsman 1/2"-Collet Routers.
DeWalt: DW616 and DW618 Routers (in fixed base only) Hitachi: M12VC Routers Makita: RF1100 and RF1101 Routers Milwaukee: 5615 and 5616 Routers Porter-Cable: 690-Series and 892-895-Series Routers (in fixed bases only) and 7529 Plunge Router Ryobi: R161, R162, R163, RE170 and RE180 PL Routers Skil: 1810, 1815, 1820 and 1825 Routers Template Guides: The RA1181 does not accept any template guides. Vacuum Hoses: Common 2-1/2" Vacuum Hoses attach directly to the RA1181. Vacuum Hose Adapter for 35 mm Hoses, such as Bosch 35 Hoses: VAC004.
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BOSCH LAMINATED ROUTER TABLEThe large aluminum top for extended work area, durability and precision. |
EXTRA TALL ALUMINUM FENCEAdjustable MDF faceplates and featherboards to maximize precision and versatility. |
UNIVERSAL ROUTER MOUNT PLATERigid aluminum mounting plate is pre-drilled for compatibility with a variety of routers and for above-table height adjustment. |
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ESSENTIALS INCLUDEDStarter pin and guard included; offers support for routing curved workpieces. |
DUST PORT COLLECTIONFits standard 2-1/2 In. vacuum hoses for debris-free operation to help keep work area clean. |
DUAL OUTLETSSwitch features a 6 ft. power cord, and it has a lock. |
POWER CORD LOCKHelps prevent unauthorized use. |
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TALL FENCEFence is designed for extra control with taller stock. |
FEATHERBOARDSTwo adjustable featherboards attach to fence and table to guide work. |
SMOOTH LAMINATE TOPDelivers ease of use and extra stability for complete control in the workplace. |
OPTIMAL FOR TRADES |
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ASIN | B000H12DQ6 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6,160 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #1 in Router Tables |
Date First Available | July 2, 2004 |
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Customers like the value, quality and adjustability of the router power tool. For example, they mention it's affordable for beginners and professionals, and well built. Some appreciate performance, and adjust ability. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use, material, flatness, and fit.
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Customers like the quality of the router table. They mention it's well-built, has good instructions, and is of a reasonable quality. The power switch is well-constructed and handy. The feather boards are solid and work well. The stand is larger and more sturdy than expected, and the table is terrific and an incredible bang for your buck.
"...That's good enough for me. I found the fence to be fine. The hardware is robust enough that they all stay put during operation and should last...." Read more
"My research was right….this is a solid table, while it is a little bit challenging to assemble and zero in, once that is done, it works great, I..." Read more
"...3. Setting up the table for use was easy, the feather boards were solid, worked well, and stayed in place as did the fence itself...." Read more
"...It has a nice solid metal table (steel?)..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the router table. They say the inserts and controls work well, and the fence works well. Some say the table works well with their Bosch plunge router and are pleased with the results. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and design of the product.
"...Works fine, quick and easy to do and provides a nice back-up to prevent tear out...." Read more
"...little bit challenging to assemble and zero in, once that is done, it works great, I paired it with the Bosch router and as one would hope, it..." Read more
"...up the table for use was easy, the feather boards were solid, worked well, and stayed in place as did the fence itself...." Read more
"...8. The dust collection port behind the fence is nice, but it only somewhat works, and only if you're edge routing...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the router power tool. They mention that it is good value for money, affordable for beginners and professionals, and a solid value. The discount was extreme, representing an excellent value. Overall, customers feel that the product is a very capable router table for the buck and is definitely worth it.
"...It was a good, inexpensive solution that works well. I would buy it again." Read more
"...feet of stock through it now and have to say that it is a good little table for the price, with a couple of caveats...." Read more
"The price on this table was excellent. It's made of sturdy cast and milled aluminum and is highly adjustable...." Read more
"First of all. It’s a nice table once you get it all set up. Good value for the money and functional.Here’s what I’ll warn you of...." Read more
Customers like the adjustability of the router power tool. They mention that the fence is easily adjustable, and the table has several adjustment points. The open back makes it easy to adjust the bit height. The router plate adjustment system ensures a continuous plane with the bed. The convenient fence with adjustable panels to direct the wood chips out the back is convenient. The featherboards, the clear protective screens are fully adjustable and help with a consistent feed.
"...It's made of sturdy cast and milled aluminum and is highly adjustable...." Read more
"...a couple of minor nits, it is a solid, well built tool with a lot of adjustability...." Read more
"...to assemble router table due to multiple bolt assortment, plastic adjustment knobs, and directions a little difficult...." Read more
"...There is a convenient fence with adjustable panels to direct the wood chips out the back...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the router power tool. Some mention it's very easy to set up, has good instructions, and is easy enough to use to produce superb cabinet. However, others say that it was a pain to assemble, the mounting process cumbersome, and the instructions could have been clearer.
"...those couple of nit-picks, I'm pleasantly surprised by the convenience and functionality of this tool and would recommended it to the small-shop..." Read more
"...research was right….this is a solid table, while it is a little bit challenging to assemble and zero in, once that is done, it works great, I paired..." Read more
"...1. Assembly was not particularly difficult but expect to take some time to do it right. The instructions were adequate.2...." Read more
"Took some time to assemble router table due to multiple bolt assortment, plastic adjustment knobs, and directions a little difficult...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the router power tool. Some mention that it fits nicely into the empty space at the end of their Ridgid, and is the perfect size table. They also like that the miter rail is of standard size, and can purchase other accessories. However, others say that the plate on the new lift was 1/4" too large to fit the cutout on the table, and the opening for the router is not standard sized.
"...The doors ended up nice with good fit, the minor flaws are most likely do to the operator not the tools...." Read more
"...Be warned that the base, at the mounting holes, is wider than the table top...." Read more
"...I have to admit that I love it! The fact that it mounts such a wide array of routers is a real plus, since I am finding that I'm rather going..." Read more
"...in order to flip them over, but then it's even more frustrating fitting the bolts into the slots...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the flatness of the router power tool. Some mention that the top is excellent, and the table top is very flat. Others say that the table was not perfectly flat, and that the mounting plate was slightly warped.
"...Let me count the ways:1. The tabletop is not flat. In fact, it's so warped that you cannot get the router plate to sit completely flat...." Read more
"...The table top is almost perfectly flat..." Read more
"...aluminum top seems “mostly” straight but I can tell it’s not perfectly straight. - the legs are plastic...." Read more
"...Some of the reviews noted that the aluminum table was not precisely flat but I did not find this to be true in my case...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the material of the router power tool. Some mention that it's made of sturdy cast and milled aluminum, while others say that the green base is made out of molded plastic pieces that you put together with screws. They say the top is excellent and perfectly flat. However, some customers feel the legs are not very sturdy and the base is just hollow plastic.
"...However, it is neither. The green base is made out of molded plastic pieces that you put together with screws. The table mounts to that...." Read more
"...I saw some complaints about the fence material. The metal extrusion is also dead on and the faces are what appears to be melamine...." Read more
"...The only drawback is that this is all plastic and will likely wear out with constant use...." Read more
"...10. The legs and front fascia are made from cheap, brittle-feeling plastic. You might expect the legs to be metal like the tabletop...." Read more
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Assembly was a breeze really. I got it mounted and running in 90 minutes. Identifying and sorting all your parts first will help. Having a ratchet with an allen-head socket will speed things along too.
Although I would have preferred a full sized router table with a cabinet, my limited space made it impossible. (If I told you how small my shop was, you probably wouldn't believe it.) Naturally, in the process of buying something I really didn't want to buy, I did lots of research. I buy with value in mind employing a computation of price, quality, quantity, reputation and life cycle. I have NO allegiance to any brands or where any product is made. I had a chance to see and touch some of the competing models of bench top tables including Bosch's other model 1171 and rejected them all for one reason or another. The numbers (including a great sale price from Amazon) landed me on the RA1181 with trepidation after reading many reviews and not being able to get my eyes and hands on one. As a mechanic/technician, I'm fairly picky about machine tolerances so, I was a bit put-off by some of the reviews I've seen complaining about warped tops. I fully expected to go into this with having to do my own machine work to the top in mind. As soon as I opened the package I went over the top with a 12 inch machinist's bar and a feeler gauge. I did it again after assembly. I found no high points and the lows did not exceed 0.004. I don't know about everyone else but, that's damned near perfect and less of a variant than I know I'll experience from the materials (wood) I'm working with. Wood, depending on how dense the species is, will expand and contract over time, humidity and temperature at least as much if not more than 0.004. If you want better than that, I would recommend prying out a few grand for a cast iron shaper. Testing by bridging the over the insert found it dead-on. That's good enough for me. I found the fence to be fine. The hardware is robust enough that they all stay put during operation and should last. I saw some complaints about the fence material. The metal extrusion is also dead on and the faces are what appears to be melamine. Good enough when you consider that they are sacrificial. Replacing them shouldn't cost much and they shouldn't really be replaced with anything other than what they are. I really like the dust extraction feature. Some bigger chips do fall underneath but, the flyable dust seems to be getting sucked up pretty well. I'll put the efficiency, conservatively, around 70%...'your mileage may vary'. The included shims to set up for edge jointing is a nice touch and I've used it twice already. Works great. Speaking of 'nice touch', there is an outlet to support your shop vac or whatever you're using as a dust extraction system, a real time saver. No Miter Fence? The track on the table is not for a Miter Fence, it's for the feather boards. Everything I've studied says that you shouldn't use a miter fence on a router table or any other tool that has a parallel, rip, oriented fence. I square up a piece of scrap and tack a guide on the end so it follows the edge of the table top. Works fine, quick and easy to do and provides a nice back-up to prevent tear out.
Downers: Of all the dimensions I was able to find prior to purchase, there was no mention of the base. There is a dimensional diagram on the box but, still no mention of the base bottom. I incorrectly assumed the dimension would be the same as the top. Be warned that the base, at the mounting holes, is wider than the table top. It didn't fit the workbench I had to make in advance of receiving the tool. I wish the carriage bolts in the feather boards were a little beefier but, that's only a little annoying in initial set up of a project. Yes, the base of the table is plastic but, it's made with enough ribbing support that it's very strong. The unit doesn't rack at all. I just wish the same theme was followed with the switch fascia. It's sort of adequately supported on one side only and feels cheesy as it deflects when operating the switch. But, it does work and we'll see if it lasts. I'll just have to discipline myself to use my fingers rather than my knuckles like I do all the rest of my tools.
Summary: Other than those couple of nit-picks, I'm pleasantly surprised by the convenience and functionality of this tool and would recommended it to the small-shop woodworker without much reservation. I've done a couple of projects with it, got no surprises and it has already paid for itself in saved time and aggravation. The days of having to whack together all sorts of elaborate jigs to compensate for not having a router table are over, thank goodness.
1. Assembly was not particularly difficult but expect to take some time to do it right. The instructions were adequate.
2. Leveling the mounting plate got a little frustrating, but I tend to get hung up making things perfect when they don't need to be. In the end I got it level with the table (more on this later).
3. Setting up the table for use was easy, the feather boards were solid, worked well, and stayed in place as did the fence itself. I have to admit, the guard that attaches to the fence didn't last long with me, but removing it is easier than installing it. I will most likely regret this decision the first time I get my fingers tangled up in a spinning bit.
4. The table surface left some mar on the wood I was using, but nothing that wasn't easy to sand out. I imagine that this will go away as the table surface gets used. If you really wanted to I'm sure you could polish the table surface before first use.
5. I have a Bosch router so the table top depth adjustment feature worked with my router. However, the combination of having to clean out the dust from the hole every time and keeping track of the allen wrench made it a rarely used gimmick. I ended up just making all of my adjustments from under the table. This is how I adjusted on my old table so it was not a big deal for me.
6. Chip collection was decent using a 1HP shop-vac, but I would continually blow the breaker in the table switch with both the vac and the router plugged in to it. Based on the current rating of the switch (15A) I shouldn't have had both things plugged in to it; so chalk that up to operator error.
Now for my main complaint. As was mentioned in a few other reviews my table top had some significant crown (a little over 1/32" or 0.03125"). 95% of the time this probably won't be an issue but I emailed Bosch anyway. Per the response I received, the manufacturing tolerances are a max crown of 0.5mm (0.02"), so it would seem my table is out of spec. It's the weekend so I will have to wait for Bosch's response as to what I should do, but even with the out of spec crown the table performed well.
Overall, I would recommend this table to a friend who was in the market for a sub-$200 router table.
*EDIT* After a brief and friendly email exchange with Bosch tech support they shipped out a new table top which showed up just a few days later. This one was perfect and they did not ask for the old one back making it a rather easy process. I upgraded my review to 5 stars due to the excellent support I received.
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This has all the wrong electrical connections on to work in this country.
It’s fine if you live in America, as it will plug in and probably work.
You can’t even take the American plug off and add a U.K. one,as it’s a sealed plug fitting,if you do take it off and replace with a U.K. one,you will need to wire the American plug to your router to plug it into the American style socket.
Complete waste of money,then you have to pay to send the thing back....they do contribute £20.00 towards the cost.......
Amazon should be made aware of this as it’s a right carry on getting it shipped back to America and costly,bulky and heavy lifting.
Extremely disappointed with the purchase,bought an expensive table thinking it would pay off in time,it’s cost me in the long run though.
Works well for the little jobs I have used it for.
I’m happy with this purchase.