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

I first saw this router table at the local Lowe's home improvement store, I like it instantly. I ended up buying from Amazon. Amazon beat everyone else's price. Ok more about the product. A typical Bosch product, heavy duty thru out. The construction is top notch, you will realize this when you lift up the box it comes in (super heavy). I was able to assemble the router table in about 35-45 minutes. The instruction manual is spot on for easy assembly. The top of the router table is a perfect size and very smooth with a built in rail for accessories. The fully adjustable fence locks down tight and stays where you put it. Without tools the fence can be removed to give you 360 degree access the the router table or bit. A door on the front of the table closes perfect with a magnet catch. On the back of the router table is a 2" hole for the power cord to run to your outlet. The on and off switch on the front right of the router table comes equipped with a safety lock-out key, to prevent the router from being turned on. (always unplug the table when doing adjustments) I happen to own a Dewalt router that I used with the table, I installed it without issue or any additional purchases. The top of the table adjusts effortlessly with a philips screwdriver to get the plane perfect. I highly recommend this product for your home woodworking shop or even job-site use.

I think this router looks very heavy duty and attractive, but it received one star because the electrical switch does not work. I cannot send it back, its assembled and its too heavy. So, I'm hoping to be able to fix the switch. If not, I can still use it without the switch.Update: I decided that since this was a Bosch product that I needed to keep checking. After messing with the reset button, presto it started working. I should have done that before writing a review. My bad!

The Bosch RA1171 Benchtop Router Table is a good table for the money. The router mounting plate is aluminum, very sturdy, and fully adjustable to ensure it sits flush with the tabletop as explained in the included assembly instructions. The router mounting plate is compatible with a variety of routers - see photos for a list of routers (accurate as of today, 12/21/22). Once the table is fully assembled, it is very sturdy and easy to secure to a work surface, bench, stand, etc.There is one modification that, while not critical, I do recommend. I found that when I tightened an accessory down to the outer edges (far left and far right) of the Aluminum Miter Channel, the channel would flex and pull away from the tabletop. This happens because there are only three mounting screws used to hold the miter channel in place, and they are located more towards the center of the channel, leaving the outer several inches on both sides unsecured - see photos.The fix is easy. I drilled a 3/16" hole through the aluminum miter channel and completely through the tabletop, one inch in from the left and right ends of the miter channel after installing it to the tabletop. Then, I countersunk both holes to accept new #10-32x1" flathead machine screws making sure the tops of the screws would sit below the surface of the miter channel, just as the three screws provided by Bosch do - see photos - the two silver-colored screws on the outer ends are the new/added screws. The three black screws in the center are the ones provided by Bosch. The new #10-32x1" Screws are held in place by a Flat Washer and a Keps Nut on each screw from the underside of the tabletop. Tighten them securely. See photos for a closeup of the screws, washers, keps nuts, and one of the new screws installed in place.After completing this modification, the outer ends of the miter channel are now firmly attached to the tabletop and they will not flex when tightening accessories located in these areas.

Great router table for the money especially if you take the time for a few simple upgrades. Sure there are way more precise and accurate router tables out there but not everyone has $500+ to spend. This has been a workhorse and over the past few years has had hundreds of feet of mostly hardwoods run through it and I haven’t really had any issues.Yes dust collection could be better but it’s really not a problem if you’re using the fence. i recommend a Y-splitter dust hose to get the fence and the box with the same tube. just leave it hanging with a quick disconnect for whenever you need it.Also, you should definitely route out two channels for recessed T-track to replace the through-bolts that are supposed to secure the fence. Out of the box the bolts used to secure the fence really don’t do a good job and the fence can loosen up pretty easily. Throw some T-track in there, spend 1 hour and $20 and it’s so much better.

Easy to assemble. Works great. Another quality product by Bosch. Really like the ease of turming it on with your shop vac or dust extractor. The featherboards are a little flimsy and can be a little frustrating to fin in t-track because of the many parts and knobs. But as a beginning woodworker/hobbyist this router table is a great addition.