Dewalt 618 vs Bosch MRC23 Router Review - Which is Best - Plus Head Shaking and Eye Rolling Moments

Detailed comparison between the Bosch MRC23EVSPK and the Dewalt 618 router combo kits. One is 2.25hp and 12 amps, while the other is 2.3hp and 15 amps. Fixed based and plunge based routers go head to head. Yellow vs. Blue - Who wins?
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[@MrBonger88]

Thorough review. You’ve got a new subscriber

[@edwardebel1847]

Great review! Thanks!

[@UncleJasonsWorkshop]

I use the fixed-base DeWalt for my dovetail jig and the Bosch plunger for mortises, etc. Love both but much prefer the plunge base on the Bosch compared to the DeWalt plunge base. I just wish dust collection was better on the Bosch.

[@victoryak86]

Very good and thorough review! Thanks for taking the time and sharing this. It was just what I was looking for and will subscribe and check out the other content. Thx again.

[@TheThoughtfulWoodworker]

Thanks so much for the kind words.