... I kind of like the Bosch MRF23EVS but it doesn t seem to get very good reviews. I want to be able to adjust the height from above the table.
- Albert
Having just purchased the combo kit (MRC23EVSK - it comes with both the fixed and plunge base) I was a little surprised by this comment. I went to Amazon and looked at some reviews and saw a couple of bad ones, not sure what the story is and I would take them with a grain of salt…
Now I will admit, I have not used mine very much - but so far I have been very pleased with it. I like Bosch (I also have their 1617 and the Colt) and I read a Fine WoodWorking review Tool Guide, Winter 2017) where they rated it Editors Choice, Best Overall (actually tied with the Milwaukee 5616-20). What really sold me was it had the best runout - .001"
However, for a router table - as others have mentioned, I would go with the Porter Cable. You can buy just the motor (75182 ) and I would use it with a lift. (I have the INCRA MAST-R-LIFT II) A little expensive all in all, but no regrets
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007SXHXM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.incra.com/router_system_accessories-mast-r-lift-ii.html
- John_H