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title: "Bosch MRC23EVSK 2.3 HP Electronic Modular Router System"
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# 15 Amp powerhouse motor Precision-centering design Variable speed 10,000-25,000 RPM Bosch MRC23EVSK 2.3 HP Electronic Modular Router System

**Brand:** bosch
**Price:** $1253.47
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚙️ Power Meets Precision — Own the Cut, Own the Craft

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bosch MRC23EVSK 2.3 HP Electronic Modular Router System by bosch
- **How much does it cost?** $1253.47 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- bosch enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bosch brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Modular Versatility:** Includes both plunge and fixed bases plus all essential accessories for every routing challenge
- • **Unmatched Power & Control:** 2.3 HP motor with trigger power switch for effortless precision and smooth starts
- • **Enhanced Visibility & Safety:** Always-on LED lighting and dual safety latches ensure flawless operation and peace of mind
- • **Pinpoint Accuracy Every Time:** Afterlock plunge-base and microfine fixed-base depth adjustments keep your cuts razor sharp
- • **Consistent Performance Under Load:** Constant Response circuitry maintains steady speed even on the toughest materials

## Overview

The Bosch MRC23EVSK is a professional-grade 2.3 HP electronic modular router system featuring a powerful 15 Amp motor with variable speeds from 10,000 to 25,000 RPM. Designed for ultimate control, it offers trigger power switches on both plunge and fixed bases, precision-centering, and microfine depth adjustments. Constant Response circuitry ensures consistent speed under load, while built-in LED lighting and dual safety latches enhance usability and safety. This versatile system includes all necessary accessories and is engineered for demanding woodworking professionals seeking flawless, repeatable results.

## Description

The Bosch MRC23EVSK 2.3 HP Electronic Modular Router System is an advanced set-up that provides a fixed base and a plunge base for the MR23EVS router. This system allows for outstanding operator control, with the trigger-control system that has a power switch in both the plunge-base's and the fixed-base's handle. The plunge base's Afterlock microfine bit-depth adjustment at any plunge setting allows for precision, with an adjustable turret stop makes it easy to set any cumulative depth. With a smooth plunge action and a spring-lock plunge lever, this router gets accurate results. The fixed base has microfine bit-depth adjustment, with a continuous depth range of 1-5/8 in., allowing for accurate and fast changes, while its precision-centering design allows the bit to be centered with the sub-base or optional template guides. The router has a 15 Amp motor and adjustable speed settings. The variable-speed dial allows the operator to match the speed to the material. Constant Response circuitry delivers a constant speed throughout the cut. Users can glide along the intended cutline using dovetail fixtures, templates, jigs and other guidance devices.

Review: great powerhouse router - LOVE this router. Plenty of power, smooth starting and operating. Very good ergonomics - love the trigger mechanism. VS covers a good range, soft-start is great - no bucking when starting. It also holds steady speed/power under load ... and I have pushed on this guy just to see if I could bog it down. I stopped short of being stupid /unsafe before I had bogged it! Fixed base does it's thing well, and plunge base is smooth, precise and overall great. Can't say enough good things. The ONLY downside I can find to this router is the weight - it is heavy. BUT any router of this power will be - heft comes with the power territory. It balances very well and is manageable despite the weight. I have had, oh, maybe a dozen routers over the last 25yr, still have many ... this is by far the most powerful + smoothest. Ideally, this would occupy the slot of "large router" in a shop and you'd have a trim router (and maybe a midsized too...) for lighter tasks. I honestly reach for a smaller one more often ... but this is an invaluable part of my lineup. In the role of large/power router, this one is unsurpassed IMHO.
Review: LOVE IT! - Such a great router. I burnt my brain up researching between this one and two others I really liked for two months before deciding on this one. But this ones has features there's didn't. That lighted bottom is awesome. Extremely smooth and sturdy design. At first I had trouble getting the motor completely out, but figured there was a reason so I took my time and found out that there is. The fixed base has a 2nd safety catch, so you have to press TWO levers to release it if you are putting the motor in another base. The fixed base is where I noticed this. The reason is because that's the one you use for a router table. When it's upside down like that and you release it, it can come sliding out and crashing down. This second latch prevents that so you are ready and aware. I didn't know about that until I was playing with it and stumbled onto the article later. It's not advertised much for some reason. Just another testament to the engineering of this tool - such a great choice for so many reasons. I chose this one over the 1617 because of the handles too. Those wood knobs for an older person, is not a good idea. These handles on the MRC23 gives you so much more stability and control there's no contest. It's balanced very well. I am very happy with this router - plenty of power too. Thanks Bosch

## Features

- TRIGGER-CONTROL SYSTEM: Trigger power switch located in handle for enhanced control
- POWERFUL 15 AMP MOTOR: Produces 10,000 to 25,000 rpm and 2.3 hp
- PRECISION-CENTERING DESIGN: Makes it easy to keep bit on cut line
- AFTERLOCK PLUNGE-BASE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT: Easy, precise adjustments at any plunge setting
- VERSATILE FIXED-BASE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT: Features 1-5/8 in. continuous microfine adjustment range
- ABOVE-TABLE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WHEN FIXED BASE IS INSTALLED IN ROUTER TABLEEd base is installed in router table
- CONSTANT RESPONSE CIRCUITRY: Onstant speed under load
- SOFT-START FUNCTION: T function: reduces start-up torque
- ALWAYS-ON LED LIGHTING: Nhanced visibility in bit area
- TWO-STAGE QUICK CLAMP SYSTEM

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002LASDGA |
| Amperage | 15 Amps |
| Base Type | Fixed, Plunge |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Description | Corded electric |
| Best Sellers Rank | #143,350 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #67 in Routers |
| Brand | Bosch |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (746) |
| Date First Available | January 1, 2006 |
| Description Pile | Corded electric |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00000346391503 |
| Horsepower | 2.3 |
| Included Components | Motor, Fixed and Plunge Bases, 1/4 In. and 1/2 In. Self-Releasing Collet, 16 Mm. and 24 Mm. Bit Wrenches, T-Handle Hex Wrench, (3) M4 Screws for Table Mounting, Carrying Case |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Item model number | MRC23EVSK |
| Manufacturer | Bosch |
| Material | Metal, Plastic |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 25000 RPM |
| Part Number | MRC23EVSK |
| Pattern | Combination Router |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 15.25"W x 9.75"H |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | 675 in |
| Special Features | plunge |
| Style | Industrial |
| UPC | 000346391503 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Warranty Description | Limited 1 Year |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Bosch
- **Material:** Metal, Plastic
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Dimensions:** 15.25"W x 9.75"H
- **Voltage:** 120 Volts

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does anyone knows the advantage of this router over the Bosch 1617EVSPK which is a bit cheaper?(other than this router being slightly more powerful)**
A: Just a quick comment on slightly more powerful. It isn’t. It’s actually a lot more powerful.
The 1617 is 12 amps, which with some math comes out to 1.85 HP not the advertised 2.25. 
The MRC23 is 15 amps, which is 2.3 HP
The reason for the confusion is for the 1617 Bosch advertises 2.25 HP. But that’s not continuous - it’s max developed which includes the inertia of the spinning motor which means to use it you’d be slowing the motor down. Not the right way to use a router or any power tool. Basically it’s a marketing trick - we have Sears to thank for this back in the 70’s. 
But Bosch had a strange flash of honesty on the MRC23 and called it 2.3 HP, which it has continuous.
Also, routers from competitors quote 3.25 HP. That’s the same trick - they are 15 amps also and that’s 2.3 HP continuous.
Pay attention to the amps.  Volts * amps/746 is horsepower.

**Q: Does it come with an edge guide?**
A: No, it an accessory. Look for Bosch #RA-1054. I would also suggest buying the sub base centering cone #RA-1151 and dust hood kit #RA-1177AT which fits Bosch or Fein vacuums and has adapter for other vacuums. Dust collection is very important with routers. Bosch has other accessories for this router so look on Bosch's website.

**Q: What adapter is required for use with the PC adapter kit for PC dovetail gig.**
A: You will need the Bosch Quick Change Template Guide Adapterhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HPUP80/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00and the Bosch RA1100 Threaded Router Template Guide Adapterhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009H5INI/ref=oh_details_o09_s00_i00The problem is that most places don't carry the quick change adapter, not even DIRECT from Amazon. So you have to buy it from Woodcraft online (I  purchased it from Woodcraft through Amazon).  I checked my local Woodcraft store and it was not available.  The shipping is nearly as much as the adapter!  This is a key part because without it you can't mount anything to the stock base plate for this router.  You could change out the clear plastic baseplate and get a PC compliant one, but that may just open up a new set of problems.  The RA1100 threaded adapter fits into the quick change adapter and it allows you to screw in any PC guide that you would need.  Thankfully, this part is available directly from Amazon.  I'm a PRIME member so the shipping was free on this one.

**Q: can this be used to plunge and cut wall tile?**
A: what you need is a route bit that cuts tile, no router bits are included.  The router does plunge, but because of the size you can't get in tight spots.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great powerhouse router
*by S***L on June 9, 2025*

LOVE this router. Plenty of power, smooth starting and operating. Very good ergonomics - love the trigger mechanism. VS covers a good range, soft-start is great - no bucking when starting. It also holds steady speed/power under load ... and I have pushed on this guy just to see if I could bog it down. I stopped short of being stupid /unsafe before I had bogged it! Fixed base does it's thing well, and plunge base is smooth, precise and overall great. Can't say enough good things. The ONLY downside I can find to this router is the weight - it is heavy. BUT any router of this power will be - heft comes with the power territory. It balances very well and is manageable despite the weight. I have had, oh, maybe a dozen routers over the last 25yr, still have many ... this is by far the most powerful + smoothest. Ideally, this would occupy the slot of "large router" in a shop and you'd have a trim router (and maybe a midsized too...) for lighter tasks. I honestly reach for a smaller one more often ... but this is an invaluable part of my lineup. In the role of large/power router, this one is unsurpassed IMHO.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LOVE IT!
*by D***E on August 17, 2020*

Such a great router. I burnt my brain up researching between this one and two others I really liked for two months before deciding on this one. But this ones has features there's didn't. That lighted bottom is awesome. Extremely smooth and sturdy design. At first I had trouble getting the motor completely out, but figured there was a reason so I took my time and found out that there is. The fixed base has a 2nd safety catch, so you have to press TWO levers to release it if you are putting the motor in another base. The fixed base is where I noticed this. The reason is because that's the one you use for a router table. When it's upside down like that and you release it, it can come sliding out and crashing down. This second latch prevents that so you are ready and aware. I didn't know about that until I was playing with it and stumbled onto the article later. It's not advertised much for some reason. Just another testament to the engineering of this tool - such a great choice for so many reasons. I chose this one over the 1617 because of the handles too. Those wood knobs for an older person, is not a good idea. These handles on the MRC23 gives you so much more stability and control there's no contest. It's balanced very well. I am very happy with this router - plenty of power too. Thanks Bosch

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MRC23 - Powerful, Great Value
*by M***M on August 23, 2012*

The 15amp router market is usually reserved for Router Table behemoths - the big Porter Cables, Hitachis, Triton, and several others; with the 12amp doing the hand-held heavy lifting. This 15amp Bosch is clearly an exception - and and excellent one. I've pushed this hard for the past three weeks, with deep mortises in Jatoba (an incredibly dense wood) using Bosch's template guide bushings, and hand-held edging - more delicate, precise work. This router is smooth, relatively quiet, very predicable, and a pleasure to use. This replaces my venerable PC895, which is 10 years old, still as good as new, but a generation or two older than current models. Being a long-term PC user, I was concerned that my trained hand & body positions would make using the Bosch difficult - not a bit. The real advances for me are: Soft Start, power switch on the handles (unlike others in combo packages); quiet operations; better engineered dust collection - though, this is not dust-free by any stretch of the imagination; and effortless power which comes without the heavy weight of the routers mentioned above. Festool is a common comparison to Bosch; and I own several Festool products. Unlike many Festool owners, I am not a rabid fan - I buy for long-term professional-level functionality. For me, the Festool price-premium is not justified, when compared to the power, ease-of-use, and quality engineering this product demonstrates - not to take anything away from the OF1400 or OF2200 machines - for me, they're just not worth the extra money, compared to this. For $300, you'll get one of the best on the market, and certainly enough power to handle whatever you'll encounter.

## Frequently Bought Together

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