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BOSCH RA1181 Benchtop Router Table by Bosch
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Product DetailsManufacturer: Bosch Model: RA1181 Product features: - Benchtop router table; attaches to any workbench
- 2 adjustable featherboards; dust collection port; dual outlet switch; 6-foot power cord
- Aluminum fence with MDF face plates; aluminum router mounting plate
- Includes router table, 3 mounting plate insert rings, mounting hardware for most Bosch routers, 2 featherboards, adjustable clear guard, starter pin and guard, outfeed fence shims
- 27-inch by 18-inch work surface; 1-year warranty
Accessories:
Description of BOSCH RA1181 Benchtop Router TableThe 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. |
Tools and Hardware Reviews of BOSCH RA1181 Benchtop Router TableCustomer Review: Do NOT BUY this if the router is not listed as fitting Summary: 1 Stars I made a serious error in purchasing this item.
I wanted to mount a Triton 3 1/4 HP router to this.
In the manual for this table it clearly states you must
order RA1186 Router Adapter Plate (which is essentially a
drill-able blank).
Sure enough, none of the MULTITUDE of holes on the
included adapter plate match neither my Triton nor an
much older Dayton router.
YEs, I can try to drill some holes and I will however
thanks to the MANY holes already in the included adapter
plate one of the holes will be badly malformed as I can't
find a clean area on the included plate to make 4 fresh
clean holes. (Edit below I ended up not drilling the plate...)
I'm rating this as low as I can because Bosch is selling
kit that is not supported. I"ve looked all over the net
for this optional adapter plate.
I've yet to find one.
I knew when I ordered the table I may
well have to get the OPTIONAL plate. Where I failed is not
researching ahead to discover said plate does not exist.
That said, there is ZERO excuse for Bosch not supplying this plate.
Editing this post.
I finally heard back from Bosch after writing them about the RA1186 plate and how to get one.
Their customer service person told me 'we never made any of those plates'. NEVER.
I forgot to mention in my first pass of this review that the table itself did have some
warp as mentioned by much earlier reviews. It was approximately 1/16 or perhaps a bit more
of warp in one diagonal of the table. I used two different squares to measure this and it was
repeatable measurement.
So, whatever defect they had a couple years ago is still in the manufacture of the table.
Amazon took my table back and I got a full refund.
AMazon gets a solid 5 from me as they took it back despite me trashing the original box (I had
explained to them the situation about the accessory plate not being available). Amazon paid shipping on return.
I've since bought a Rockler top and accessories. Total cost was about 100 more but I'm far happier.
Bosch just lost a customer for life.
THis is not a company to trust. If they dont' support the product they can not be trusted.
P.S. Anyone buying this table if you have any doubt if your router would fit I'd look elsewhere.
I"ve since learned that Bosch is now offering the RA1185 plastic plate instead...
Based on reviews of the optional RA1185 plate , which is some sort of plastic, it flexes.
You have been warned. Good luck.
Bosch
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