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Bosch RA1181 Benchtop Router Table Review

January 5, 2021 By Think Woodwork 1 Comment

A brand known for high-quality engineering machinery and electronics, Bosch is also recognized as a leading producer of power tools and automotive components. Those looking to start a backyard operation or a personal project will be delighted to find that Bosch also offers router tables for your woodworking needs.

The Bosch RA1181​​ Benchtop Router Table is a versatile kit with a large surface that allows you to get plenty of work done easily and precisely.

The Features

Bosch Benchtop Router Table RA1181
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The Bosch RA1181 Benchtop Router Table has a versatile design that can fit a variety of routers for different woodworking projects. It is 27 inches wide, 14.5 inches, high, and 18 inches deep. It weighs at 30 lbs. It has a set of three mounting plate insert rings, two adjustable featherboards, and an adjustable clear guard, as well as a starter pin and guard.

It has a tall aluminum fence measuring at 4 and 7/8 inches high and 25 and 1/8 inches long. The featherboards easily attach to the fence and table and are adjustable to fit depending on what you’re working on. It also has adjustable MDF plates, an aluminum router mounting plate, and two outfeed fence shims.

This router table also has a dust collection port in the fence which can accommodate a standard 2.5-inch hose that can be connected to a vacuum or dust collecting system. It also has a ¾ by 3/8-inch accessory slot. It can be used to add additional featherboards as well as accessories like miter gauges. It also includes a 15-amp switch, two outlets, a lockout key, a 15-inch cord, and an overload protection feature.

Pros and Cons

Many buyers who reviewed this item on Amazon remarked that the Bosch RA1181 Benchtop Router Table is a setup that provides great value for money.

  • Solid built and is ideal for those just starting out 
  • Feather boards that come with the kit are useful and well-designed
  • Easy to set up and it fits a variety of routers, making it ideal for all sorts of woodworking tasks

However, some customers lamented that parts of this router table leave much to be desired.

  • Part list that comes with the instruction wasn't clear on how to identify the nuts and bolts that come with the kit
  • Power switch is oddly designed
  • Storage area was not as roomy and couldn’t fit all the other components that are not in use

The Bottom Line

Those looking for a starter kit for all kinds of woodworking projects will find that the Bosch RA1181 Benchtop Router Table is a veritable choice. It’s reasonably priced, versatile, and easy to use. It comes with all the components you would need to make desks, cabinets, benches, and more. You can easily make your own stuff using this benchtop router table.

Filed Under: Router Table, Tool Reviews

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  1. infsolan says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    Thanks for these top router tables reviews! I too feel that Bosch is the top brand when it comes to powerful router tables.

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