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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | The Bosch RA1181 Benchtop Router Table provides a premium large work surface for woodworking and routing. Designed to fit a variety of routers and able to mount on any workbench, this router table is a versatile piece of equipment that will serve as an indispensable part of any woodworking shop. And its 2-1/2-inch dust collection port offers better dust collection for a healthier work environment. The large aluminum top makes the table both durable and portable.
The RA1181 fits a variety of routers and features featherboards that adjust for a range of stock sizes.View larger. |  |
 | The Bosch RA1181 Benchtop Router Table kit includes:- RA1181 Benchtop Router Table
- Set of three mounting-plate insert rings
- Hardware for mounting most Bosch routers
- Two adjustable featherboards
- Adjustable clear guard
- Starter pin and guard
- Two outfeed fence shims (1/16 inch)
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Designed for Versatility and Precision
Thanks to its versatile design, the RA1181 lets you work with a variety of materials while ensuring precision with every cut. With a tall aluminum fence measuring 4-7/8 x 25-1/8 inches (HxL), the table handles tall stock with ease. The fence also features adjustable MDF face plates for better support and smoother operation.The rigid aluminum router mounting plate stays flat and true for precise, accurate cuts, and for added versatility, it's pre-drilled to fit a variety of routers. The easy-to-use featherboards attach to the fence and table and are fully adjustable to fit a variety of workpieces. They provide additional support and control while feeding stock across the routing table. Dust Collection Port and Accessory Slot
The RA1181's powerful dust collection system excels at dust removal. It features one dust collection port for removing dust and debris, and it fits standard-sized 2-1/2-inch vacuum hoses. Use the accessory slot to add additional featherboards, as well as 3/4-inch optional accessories, such as any miter gauge measuring 3/4 inch x 3/8 inch deep. The RA1181 Benchtop Router Table measures 27 x 14-1/2 x 18 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 30 pounds. It has a maximum fence opening of 3-3/16 inches and a maximum throat opening of 3-5/8 inches. It is backed by Bosch's one-year limited warranty, 30-day money back guarantee, and one-year service protection plan. What's in the Box
RA1181 Benchtop Router Table, set of three mounting-plate insert rings, mounting hardware, two adjustable featherboards, adjustable clear guard, starter pin and guard, and two 1/16-inch outfeed fence shims.
The RA1181's high aluminum fence accepts tall stock and has adjustable MDF face plates for added support.View larger. |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 8.0 inches | | Product Width: | 27.5 inches | | Product Height: | 22.75 inches | | Package Length: | 27.9 inches | | Package Width: | 22.9 inches | | Package Height: | 7.9 inches | | Package Weight: | 34.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 63 reviews |
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| | Features | Benchtop router table; attaches to any workbench2 adjustable featherboards; dust collection port; dual outlet switch; 6-foot power cordAluminum fence with MDF face plates; aluminum router mounting plateIncludes router table, 3 mounting plate insert rings, mounting hardware for most Bosch routers, 2 featherboards, adjustable clear guard, starter pin and guard, outfeed fence shims27-inch by 18-inch work surface; 1-year warranty
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 63 customer reviews )
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187 of 189 found the following review helpful:
Pretty good setup for the money Oct 25, 2006
By Joseph Sacher
"Joe Sacher"
I've been contemplating getting around to building a router table for far too long. I've been limping by with my tablesaw router insert. I had gotten a great deal on the Bosch 1617 Plunge/Fixed combo a while back. I thought that this would be a good pair, using the fixed base mounted in the table, with above table adjustment, and the plunge base for handheld use.
The table is cast aluminum and it was as square as I was able to measure. The router mount plate is a strong cast aluminum piece as well. It shouldn't sag from leaving a router mounted as I have seen in some other plates. There are adjustment screws for each corner and each edge (a total of 8). This allows you to mount the plate perfectly flush of the table top. The fence is an extruded aluminum piece with adjustable MDF faces. It was square and true. Also included were two 1/16" plastic sheets to slide behind the MDF for using the table as an edge jointer. This is a nice idea for someone starting out, but I prefer a real jointer.
The power switch is a little odd. You lift a plastic lever to turn on a rocker switch. If you press down on the lever at all, it will shut off the switch. This should work well, but I can see a possibility of breaking the plastic lever. That would not prevent the switch from functioning, it would just be harder to turn off.
The featherboards included will be usable and are pretty well designed. The storage area in one leg is a great idea, but it is impossible to put everything not in use in there. I will most likely mount this on top of a rolling cabinet with some drawers. I could also see eventually keeping the aluminum top and replacing the plastic legs with a cabinet. The top should last for a long while.
Overall, I believe that I will be happy with this purchase. I think it is decent at the regular price and I would consider it a bargain with the total of 30% offers that were applied when I purchased it. I would check the Bosch site and verify that your router will fit this table. There is mention in the instructions about drilling holes for above the table adjustments of some Porter Cable and other routers. However, mounting holes are provided for many routers. If your router isn't listed, you would need to drill accurate holes to mount. If you aren't exactly centered, some operations on the table will be very hard to do (such as routing with a template and bushing.)
Although this Aluminum top doesn't need paste wax for protection, unlike cast iron, it is a good idea. On my BT3100 table saw, the aluminum can leave grey streaks if it is not paste waxed. Just something to think about with this.
152 of 155 found the following review helpful:
Fits the following routers Jan 07, 2007
By M. S. Donahue
"amateur contractor"
As a previous review mentioned, this fits a bunch of routers, which can be found listed on the Bosch site. To make things easier, here they are:
Predrilled for following routers:
BOSCH 1617 series*, 1613 series, 1619EVS; Porter Cable 690, 892-895 series*, 7529; Milwaukee: 5615, 5616; Hitachi: M12VC; DeWalt: DW616, DW618*; Makita: RF1100, RF1101; Ryobi: R161K, R162K; Craftsman: Fixed base models with 1/2? collet capacity
*Note: Fixed Base Models Only
126 of 129 found the following review helpful:
 Check the table for flatness Oct 16, 2007
By JCullen
Check the table for flatness when you get it! My first one had a high spot about an inch to the left of the table insert. I returned it and the second one did also. I called Bosch and after some time it turns out that they had some production errors. Bosch customer service was very good. I like the design of the table. Hopefully it will work well, but I have had to spend 3 or 4 hrs trying to get a table that works.
PS Look at the bottom of the table for 3 digits in red. My table was batch 787.
30 of 30 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent value for the price! Mar 31, 2008
By gdaddy
I am a novice as this is my first router table. However, I spend a lot of time watching skilled people use tools. Long story short, this is not a cabinet maker's router table. If you're a REAL pro, you probably want to build one that is larger and with better work piece control attachments. But, if you are like me (father of 2 who likes to build stuff like cabinets, benches, desks, etc) then this router table is fantastic!!! The mounting plate is pre-drilled for a number of commercially available routers. The table allows for very precise cuts, the drop in plate is thick steel and easy to adjust, the fence is sturdy and easy to adjust, it comes with three inserts that allow you to use the router/table with a number of different bits and finally, the table is NOT flimsy!
I previously purchased a craftsman router table that I returned because it was flimsy and I would have needed to drill out the drop in plate for my dewalt router. This, in my opinion, would have reduced precision and greatly reduced my satisfaction. For me, you can't beat the quality for the price. IMO, this table is the only one to start with.
Enjoy!
25 of 26 found the following review helpful:
Almost perfect Jan 11, 2007
By Robert Leydig
There's a lot to like about this complete router table solution: All the right parts are there and the system works very well . . .mostly. After using the table, I discovered that a few things could be improved to make it more agreeable to work with. Start with the fence. I need to remove the fence for storage, and I spend several minutes just mounting/unmounting the fence each time. I think it would be a lot better if there were a quick-connect mechanism rather than the threaded knobs. Also, the idea of a duplex power recepticle that can control a vacuum is great, but Bosch chose to mount it under the front panel facing back, where you need to climb under the table to find and connect a power cord. Instead of puting it in this most hard to reach place, why not mount it on the rear where you can reach it? I realize the tool is designed to be portable, and these may not be issues used like that, but I installed the table on a rolling cart with storage underneath. Other than that, it's a fine piece of design, and the price puts it in a category of it's own.
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