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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

  • Above-table height adjustment
  • Hex key bit-height wrench included
  • Fits Bosch 1617/1618 series routers
  • Precision base plate
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Is the BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key worth it?

Yes, for the right buyer. The BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key ranks #2 in our Best Woodworking Router Table 2026 list (best router lift). Its biggest strength: above-table adjustment: insert the included hex key from above the table and turn to adjust bit height. The main caveat: only fits Bosch 1617/1618 series router motors.

Overview

What the BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key does well

Best router lift upgrade. It stands out for above-table adjustment: insert the included hex key from above the table and turn to adjust bit height and no reaching under the table to change bit depth once installed. One caveat, only fits Bosch 1617/1618 series router motors.

Specs that matter

Key features

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

Pros & cons

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
Fit check

Should you buy the BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with?

Think twice if this matters to you

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

Featured in 1 best-of list

ListRank
Best Woodworking Router Table 2026· Best Router Lift#2 / 8
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Answers

BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key: common questions

Is the BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key worth buying?

Yes, for the right buyer. The BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key ranks #2 in our Best Woodworking Router Table 2026 list (best router lift). Its biggest strength: above-table adjustment: insert the included hex key from above the table and turn to adjust bit height. The main caveat: only fits Bosch 1617/1618 series router motors.

What are the downsides of the BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key?

The main trade-offs owners and reviewers point to: only fits Bosch 1617/1618 series router motors; not a full above-table crank lift -- adjustment still uses a hex key, not a handwheel.

What are the key features of the BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key?

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

What are the best alternatives to the BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key?

Worth comparing: Kreg PRS2100 Precision Router Table, Incra WONDERFENCE37 Wonder Fence Router Table Fence and BOSCH RA1171 Benchtop Laminated MDF Top Cabinet Style Router Table. Each ranks near it in our research for a slightly different buyer.

Where can I buy the BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key?

It's sold on Amazon. Prices and stock change often, so check the current listing before you buy, our link takes you straight to it.

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