EVS = Electronic Variable Speed.


I have had the Bosch 1617evs since August of 1998. It still performs as
expected. I would buy it again over the PC to save the money. I paid
$197.00 for strictly the fixed base with no case. I suspect that in a few
years the PC will also drop in price. The Bosch 1617evs is now available
with the Craftsman badge and it is red instead of blue.

"Larry" wrote in message
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I was at my local Lowe's today looking at routers. The 2 that were most
appealing to me were the Bosch 1617EVSPK and the Porter Cable 893PK. Both
had the fixed base and plunge base attachments. Both 2.25 hp. The Bosch was
$219 and the PC was $249. I went through Google and saw numerous posts for
the last few years praising both. Any final thoughts on either of these? Or
other recommendations? I also saw a DeWalt 618B3 with a D handle in another
woodworking store for about $349. I kinda liked that D handle. I heard good
things about the DW 618. Also what is the "EVS" mean?

Larry