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Description

Bosch Colt Electronic Variable-Speed Palm Router (PR20EVS). A compact corded router with ¼ in. collet (uses ¼ in. shank bits).

This item's features include:

• Variable speed control dial (16,000 - 35,000 RPM)
• 10 ft cord
• 5.6 Amps; 1 HP
• Depth adjustment with quick release cam lock system (Fine tune adjustment struggles!)
• Max cutter diameter of 1-5/16 in.
• Self-extracting collet chuck
• Shaft lock for quick and easy bit changes
• Uses 1/4" shank router bits

This router comes with these items: fixed base, collet nut spanner (17mm), and a tough bag.

Also Known As: Compact Router

Often Used With: Orbital Sander; Random Orbital Sander

Similar To: Compact Router

Intended Uses

A router is used to rout–hollow out–an area of woody material using a rotating blade that extends past a flat base. It might be used most often to cut a decorative profile on the edge of a piece of material.

Special Instructions

Fine adjustment: We have found that the fine adjustment knob/system is not working reliably. You can adjust the height of the router without the adjustment knob/system.

This router used ¼ in. shank router bits

The collet nut is self-extracting, so there is no need to 'knock' the nut to free a router bit.

The router bit rotates clockwise (when referenced from above); therefore, it's best to push the router against that rotation (this is called a 'push cut')–working counterclockwise around your workpiece.

When routing the outside edge of a piece of wood, keep the wood on the left side of the router as you move it along, routing counter-clockwise around the outside of the entire piece.

When routing the inside edge of a piece of wood, you will move the router in a clockwise direction to rout against the clockwise rotation of the bit.

Tool Resources

Diagram

Image source: Operating/Safety Instructions

Instructions

The router bit rotates clockwise (when referenced from above); therefore, it's best to push the router against that rotation (this is called a 'push cut')–working counterclockwise around your workpiece.

When routing the outside edge of a piece of wood, keep the wood on the left side of the router as you move it along, routing counter-clockwise around the outside of the entire piece.

When routing the inside edge of a piece of wood, you will move the router in a clockwise direction to rout against the clockwise rotation of the bit.

Resources

• PDF: Operating/Safety Instructions
• Video: "How to use a router" by Training Hands Academy (4:32m). Every minute worth it in this beginner video. Covers types of routers, router bits, and basic technique while rounding an edge on a piece of wood.
• Video: "Basic Router Techniques | Newbie" by Training Hands Academy (3:38m). Demonstrates four common routing techniques (the second–a plunge cut–doesn't apply to this router). 
• Video: "Routing Direction Review" by Training Hands Academy (4:32m). If you are still confused about which direction to feed the router when making a cut, this video will get you straight!

This tool was donated: Thank you Jed and Jason of InSight Interiors!!