Sunday, October 30, 2005
Bosch PR10 Colt Laminate Trimmer and Router
New Tools, Accessories & Tips from Circle Saw Builder's Supply
Every once in a while a tool comes along that is fun to show off. The new Bosch 1 HP "Colt" PR10 router is just that tool. Small enough to be used for a laminate trimmer and with a base that is beefier than their previous laminate trimmers and hopefully not as fragile, it certainly passed my first accidental drop test and behold the base was still in one piece.
Running a 3/4" dish carver in mahogany proved to be no challenge for the Bosch 1 HP motor, plenty of power and this tool fits very comfortably in the hand with a rubber grip to reduce any vibration one might feel. With the one wrench tool change and the easy depth adjustment it is just 2 cool. Twist the base to the position marked as unlocked and you can make a 2" adjustment quickly and twist the base to the locked position and the fine adjustment works effortlessly.
All this coupled with an attractive price tag and single or variable speed models, an edge guide and a full complement of sub bases due out in January that will enable template guides, either Bosch or Porter-Cable style to be used, round out the accessory department.
