Woodworker's Journal 2010-34-1, страница 62

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Sneak Peek: Bosch's Prototype

At a Glance:

• MR23EVS motor • Fixed and plunge bases • 1/4" and 1/2" self-releasing collets

• Bit wrenches • T-handle hex wrench

> Three M4 screws for table mounting

• Carrying case

Many woodworkers feel that you can never have too many clamps — but others feel, even more strongly, the same about routers. Good news for them: Bosch is gearing up to introduce a cool new combo kit

This issue of the Journal marks the first issue of the new year, and we're pleased to bring you news of one of the year's first new tool launches — you can read about it here before it happens.

Bosch sent the Journal a prototype of the combo kit from their new MR23EVS router series so we could get you an early look at their latest offering. This is a prototype and, as such, we won't be reviewing it as we would a production model.

By mid-year, you'll be able to purchase the routers from this series in either a fixed-base (MRF23EVS) or plunge-base (MRP23EVS) version, at a cost of about $239 or $259. The combo kit, of course, includes both bases, and will be priced around $319.

One of the most innovative aspects of this router series is the trigger control system. A trigger-style power switch —with lock-on button — is located in the base handle for enhanced control of the router: as you're using it, the control is literally under your fingertips. According to Jim Stevens, Bosch's product manager for woodworking power tools, this marks the first time a power control of this type has been used on a professional fixed base router and on both the fixed and plunge bases of a professional router combo kit.

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