kruton Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Does anyone have any experience with the Bosch Colt router? I have been looking at getting a smaller palm type router to do small jobs on projects when the big router isn't practical. I have been gradually switching over to Bosch as I replace old equipment or need something new. That being said, I am not completely brand loyal so I am open to the other big brands. Mainly just curious to see what everyone's likes, dislikes and thoughts are before I buy one. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Harris Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Does anyone have any experience with the Bosch Colt router? I have been looking at getting a smaller palm type router to do small jobs on projects when the big router isn't practical. I have been gradually switching over to Bosch as I replace old equipment or need something new. That being said, I am not completely brand loyal so I am open to the other big brands. Mainly just curious to see what everyone's likes, dislikes and thoughts are before I buy one. Sent from my SM-N900V using TapatalkI've been looking at the Colt too. I recently picked up a larger Bosch router and I'm impressed with the quality. It would be nice to have a small router also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted July 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 I just think I would like the smaller size for some of the projects I've been messing with where the dremel won't cut it but the big router is too cumbersome. I think it would be nice when trying to fine tune neck pockets on guitar bodies. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 the colt is absolute fabulous, its a great palm router.If you get the one from Bosch, buy the PR20EVS ( it has variable speed ), the PR10 doesnt.couple month ago i saw a big sale on those palm router. i assumed Bosch gonna release a newer model with LED. thats what they were talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nordraw Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 It's a nice luxury to have a small router to go along with a larger one that can be use in a router table. I was looking at the colt but went with the DeWalt that I got on sale that comes with a fixed and plunge base., but the Colt get nothing but good reviews from what I have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I looked at the Dewalt too. It seems like a solid machine. I really think any of the big namr brands is going to be a quality setup. Thanks for the heads up on the variable speed madman. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I looked at the Dewalt too. It seems like a solid machine. I really think any of the big namr brands is going to be a quality setup. Thanks for the heads up on the variable speed madman.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalkbenefits to Dewalts Palm router - it has LED yeah your welcome kruton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Yeah the LED'S have me torn between the two. I think that almost seems like a gimme for a company to add to a tool like this.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 the colt gets LED too....but we dont know when haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Harris Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I looked at the colt at Lowes today. It looks really nice. I was very tempted to pick it up. Maybe I need to get a second job just to fund my tool addition. LOL! Thanks for the tip about the variable speed. That would be really nice to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 no problem man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Plan to pick up the colt when my Menard's rebates come in Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I have the Bosch and love it. Haven't tried the Dewalt. I used the Porter Cable and liked that one also, but only because it had a plunge base. I am pretty sure you can get the colt with a plunge if you need it, but not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I have the Bosch and love it. Haven't tried the Dewalt. I used the Porter Cable and liked that one also, but only because it had a plunge base. I am pretty sure you can get the colt with a plunge if you need it, but not sure.yes you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Haven't tried the Colt but everyone likes it and the kit with the plunge base is really popular. Conductor has the Makita kit with the plunge I believe and he likes that one. I have tried the Ridgid which is pretty cool and has the LED lights but I haven't tried the Dewalt. Personally, I have the Festool OF1010 which is a compact unit with plunge and it's truly a fascinating machine. I honestly don't think you can wrong with the Bosch or any of those other ones. They are in the same size category and similar power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Haven't tried the Colt but everyone likes it and the kit with the plunge base is really popular. Conductor has the Makita kit with the plunge I believe and he likes that one. I have tried the Ridgid which is pretty cool and has the LED lights but I haven't tried the Dewalt. Personally, I have the Festool OF1010 which is a compact unit with plunge and it's truly a fascinating machine. I honestly don't think you can wrong with the Bosch or any of those other ones. They are in the same size category and similar power.I was tempted to try the festool. I just don't know if for what I am going to use it for I can justify the difference in the price.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I was tempted to try the festool. I just don't know if for what I am going to use it for I can justify the difference in the price.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalkhttp://youtu.be/gHJktChv4CkIt's expensive Kruton and I don't push Festool, there's a lot of high quality tools out there without the Festool name. My table top router is a Bosch 1617EVS which is an awesome machine. Really what you are getting besides quality is its part of a proprietary system of tools. My mainstay tools are Festool and they all work together via DC with HEPA or the rail system etc. My two Festool routers work phenomenally with the LR32 drilling system and rails. The Colt is a proven design though and is well made. I have not heard anything bad about that machine and there's a lot of options that can be put on the machine to make it even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 http://youtu.be/gHJktChv4CkIt's expensive Kruton and I don't push Festool, there's a lot of high quality tools out there without the Festool name. My table top router is a Bosch 1617EVS which is an awesome machine. Really what you are getting besides quality is its part of a proprietary system of tools. My mainstay tools are Festool and they all work together via DC with HEPA or the rail system etc. My two Festool routers work phenomenally with the LR32 drilling system and rails. The Colt is a proven design though and is well made. I have not heard anything bad about that machine and there's a lot of options that can be put on the machine to make it even better!Chris you are probably a good one to ask then about Festool. I have never had the opportunity to work with any of their tools but have heard everything they make is quality. I am wondering if there is a discernible difference in accuracy and quality of cuts or is it more about the proprietary system integration that drives the cost up? Just curious why they are pricier than other brands. Thanks for any info.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Harris Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Kruton,Did you ever pick up a colt?I bought a PR20EVS eBay for $45 shipped. It came in yesterday. I like it. I threw a round over bit in it and tried it out on a scrap of wood. It seems like it's just what I was looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Kruton,Did you ever pick up a colt?I bought a PR20EVS eBay for $45 shipped. It came in yesterday. I like it. I threw a round over bit in it and tried it out on a scrap of wood. It seems like it's just what I was looking for.Unfortunately no I haven't. I had heard Bosch may be adding LED lights to a newer model so I am thinking about waiting on that. I think that would be a handy addition. If I can grab one for that price though, I would just get it. I may have to watch the ol ebay and see what's there. Glad you like it.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Well it is official Bosch has announced the "gen 2" colt. Updated design, leds, and no support for old bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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