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

I have had this a few months but just got around to putting it together. assembly is pretty straight forward. I honestly didn't need to look at directions a whole lot. I liked the screws it goes together with. they are tapered so they center in the hole there was no slop at all I think it due to the head of the screws being tapered. there is a lot of extra hardware in the bags. this cabinet is made of hardboard or mdf which ever you wanna call it. the screws to mount the door and magnetic stop leave something to be desired. they are very small so you need a eye glass screw driver or the smallest phillips head they make anyhow. mounting the router base is not really straight forward. it say in the manual to use the starter screw in either hole A or B. well this was just confusing to me. this is for a bosch router by the way. anyhow once you find the right holes its lines up perfect and seems to mount very securely. The dust collection on it works well with a shop vac just don't forget to hook it up or the cabinet will fill with dust. also make sure the level the table. there are 4 screws to do this. just loosen the mounting screws some and adjust away. I used a steel rule to check daylight and slid it back and forth across the table on edge to get it as close as I could. I like that it comes with feather boards. Overall i think it was a good buy. You can make one on your own given you have the time but the quality seems to be very good it seems solid. none of the aluminum parts had what i would call sharp edges the molded parts seem to be clear of defects

Great value. Everything assembled without issue. I really like the ability to use a large panel bit. And, I think the single fence with spacers to add to one side for planning is smart. The table and fence are solid and well constructed. I can't imagine what else I would look for in this price range. If you're looking for something portable and reasonably priced, this is a great value. (Oct 6). I used this with my Porter Cable router last night to route some base trim with a large panel bit. I was amazed how quickly I got it all set up. And then, I was more amazed that it stayed true and nothing shifted on me while I quickly routed about 20 boards. Sooo easy. And then, when finished, I quickly put it all out of the way. Unless you need a large pro router table that is set up all the time, this table is a godsend and I highly recommend it. I also love that it is heavy enough to want to stay put on its own (I actually clamped it to the tailgate of my pickup truck, lol). If I would have tried to clamp each board to a workbench and then route each one it would have taken 4 times as long with no where near the same results.

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.

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.

This is a very good router table. All of the components and hardware were in the box. Assembly of the unit was especially easy. I cannot understand the problems that some folks have had putting it together. The directions were easy to understand (I didn't really need them). If you can read a nursery rhyme to your child and comprehend it, you should be able to understand the directions. Furthermore, if you notice the bolts stripping out in the MDF, you are over tightening them. Lastly, in my case all of the holes lined up and I did not have gaps in the construction of the cabinet as some have noted. I've used this table a lot so far and it has held up real well. I want to make a cabinet for it with drawers when I get a chance. None of the hardware for the fence or featherboards has stripped out on me yet like some have described. Again, you do not need to tighten the nuts until you can no longer turn them. The dust collection system is really good on this unit; I hardly have any sawdust inside the unit after I am done with it. So far I have not had any problems with the leveling nuts loosening in the MDF due to vibration; however, I will admit that with long-term use, this may serve as a problem in the future. If this happens I am going to make my own table top for it with some slight modifications. Overall this is a very good router table. Could I have made a better table myself? . . . . . . . . Yes, I could have. However, not for less than the $200 I paid for this Bosch RA1171. The Bench Dog tables are overrated. If I am going to spend that kind of money I would then invest the time to build my own table which would be even better. I have used this table for a lot of renovation projects, and have gotten high quality results out of it.

Great value router table. I considered making my own (lots of plywood around) but by the time I added the cost of the remote switch, hardware, a router mounting base, and t-slots, I was close to half the cost of this unit. My weekends are more busy now so it was worth the additional cost. Pros: It's Bosch and is designed to work with my Bosch 1617 router fixed base. Sturdy (heavy!) MDF construction (not particle board). The aluminum router mounting plate, fence extrusion, and miter slot add strength and wear resistance to the heavily used pieces. It took me a about an hour to assemble and adjust. I had no issues with fit up. I also didn't have issues with adjusting the router base plate flat with the table - it took me five minutes with a long level. There are two screws at each corner of the mounting plate, one holds it down to the table, the other acts against it as a height adjustment. Loosen them all, then adjust the heights with a level, then tighten it down. Also, the MDF table top I received (May 2013) was chamfered on the inside edge, so none of my workpieces catch while routing. I sat this on top of a set of Craftsman roller drawers with some non-slip drawer liner in between. I haven't had to clamp it down yet; the drawer cabinet wants to wobble on its casters before the router cabinet slides. Dust collection: there is a 2" hole on the rear left of the unit. I plan on installing a Y to route dust collection to the fixed router base (Bosch sells a kit for this) and to the fence. Cons: I wish Bosch would have included plastic inserts to cover the unused countersunk holes (some of them 3/8") in the router mounting plate. I will probably will these with something on my own. To be fair, the holes haven't affected operation; I just like a cleaner look. Also, the included feather boards are a pain if you take them out of the t-slot. They are made of more parts (to standardize manufacturing) and don't fit into the slots one-handed, (or easily two-handed, for me). That said, you're not buying this table for the accessories, and you can easily modify them if needed. One commenter added bolt clamps on his fence for quick adjustments, I plan on doing the same (though the included knobs work fine).

Assembled very easily. Though I thought the cabinet would be metal it is all made of cardboard. Seems sturdy so far.

As of this review I have only had the table for a couple days- just enough time to assemble it and do a few test cuts. I chose this as a budget option and picked it up at a pre-Christmas sale so I am not expecting perfection. I already had a Bosch 1617 router so I knew that would fit. I also have an old Black and Decker router given to me that I would have preferred to use however the hole pattern doesn't fit. Assembly was straight forward for the most part but a couple things annoy me. First the back of the cabinet is about an 1/8" shorter than the sides leaving gaps both top and bottom. A second and more severe flaw is there seems to have been a design change while my table was being packaged. The screws that came packaged (5/8" x #6) to put the hinges were actually too large and interfered with closing the door. I was able to make do with some 3/4" x #4 screws I had around. The fence seems good and solid but attachments for the bit guard and feather boards to it are awkward and fussy to put on and adjust. The vacuum ports do not fit anything of the variety of attachments that came with my Shopvac. For a table that is aimed at the lower/ hobby woodworker end of the spectrum it seems strange that they would not have vacuum ports that work with most consumers shop vacs. On the plus side the mounting plate feels robust and can fit a variety of routers. A lot of mounting hardware comes with it to help fit your router in it. The fence is straight and feels robust. Since the mounting plate and fence are the heart of what makes a router table effective, nailing those make it a reasonable value.

Buen producto

I bought this after seeing mixed reviews and looking at other brands and am very happy that I went with this one. It came early and comes in an easy to carry flat packed box. Assembly is straightforward and the directions are easy to read and fallow. This took me less than half an hour to put together and be ready to joint lumber (that includes adding your router and a bit and leveling to center plate to the table). I am very happy with this product and would recommend it to anyone needing a good affordable router table. It comes with a fully adjustable centerplate as well as fence. Also the fence can be shimmed to allow for jointing of boars an these easy to add or subtract shims are included. Also the center plate is pre drilled and marked for different most models of router and includes different screws also. So yes when you have this assembled there will be extra pieces left over not to worry you haven't forgotten anything lol. Even with my huge Milwaukee router a box of bits and the adjustment tools all inside the cupboard this stand is easy to lift onto your work surface and lift of and store under the workbench when not in use. This can be bolted to a bench but It's lots sturdy enough to not slide around while in use and I use mine on the slick surface of my table saw.

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Con la garantía de la marca Bosch es una buena mesa de trabajo. Si bien es cierto que te puedes construir una de mayores dimensiones, la verdad esta mesa tiene todo lo necesario, las guías, los enchufes, una base sólida y sobre todo la compatibilidad total con el router de la marca, para hacer tus trabajos de una manera más precisa, he trabajado con brocas de 1/2" y es estable. Para un aficionado a la madera como yo es un buen producto.

What a great piece of equipment to have in anyone's wood shop, but not this one, it's mine. :P The day I bought this baby I also bought: the router lift, 2 quick change template guide holders, the 8 piece template barrel set, the centering tool, the deluxe edge guide & a 1617...a 2.25HP router with both bases & a dovetail jig. Boy did the wife's credit card take a $1K hit that day. The unit was the same price as the plastic version, so who am I to complain. The unit came in it's original box, which means it was flat packed & it arrived in one piece without any bruising. After unpacking it I noticed that the 1" machine screws were missing. They are there, just unscrew them from the top aluminium plate & screw in 4 of the 8 - 5/8" machine screws in the small bag of parts. Other then that it went together in under 20 minutes & I was burning up some cheap bits in no time. Solid build, heavy MD5 board throughout & built with the swedish store techniques & hardware. The Bosch router lift screwed right in & the fine adjustment rod access is dead center of the front face of the plate so adjustments are a breeze once the lift has been set up the very first time. The entire Bosch line is easily interchangeable, as it is designed for & changing bits is a breeze from up top of the table, just remove the center piece & voila, it's all there in front of you with lots of room to work changing the bits. The best $1K I spent this year. So far. The shop is now full of noise, cigarette & wood smoke & there is a lot of scrap wood lying around with small runs of ogee bit & round over profiles cut into them. Anyone need 6" of 1x4 cedar with a 1/4" cove cut? Now taking orders...