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BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key

Above-table adjustment: insert the included hex key from above the table and turn to adjust bit height

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated July 9, 2026◷ 3 min read

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BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key
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BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key

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Above-table adjustment: insert the included hex key from above the table and turn to adjust bit height

  • Above-table height adjustment
  • Hex key bit-height wrench included
  • Fits Bosch 1617/1618 series routers
  • Precision base plate

Pros

  • Above-table adjustment: insert the included hex key from above the table and turn to adjust bit height
  • No reaching under the table to change bit depth once installed
  • Precision base plate provides a flat, level surface flush with the table top
  • A budget-friendly quality-of-life improvement over a standard fixed router base

Cons

  • Only fits Bosch 1617/1618 series router motors
  • Not a full above-table crank lift -- adjustment still uses a hex key, not a handwheel
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