More than a quarter century ago I bought a 3 1/2 HP Bosch 1611 router when I was making new cabinets for our condo prior to selling it. It did a good job.
It has continued to do a good job during the intervening years, mostly in my router table but hand held as well. However, there have been lots of changes and improvements over the years and I decided to get a new router for my remaining years.
I really liked the Bosch so I naturally considered their newest and greatest; the others were a Makita and Triton. I bought the Triton. Not the 3+ HP one, the 2 1/4 HP, more than sufficient for any of my needs.
I don't intend to give a review but some of the things that influenced my decision in no particular order...
- generally well thought out and ergonomic
- in the table bit changes
- automatically locking spindle for bit changes
- self releasing collet...no more tapping the nut with a wrench to get it to release
- fail safe switch, can't be turned on when changing bits
- rack & pinion as well as push/pull
- micro adjustment either above or below table (no need to buy anything extra)
- easy on/off edge guide...2 spring loaded carriage bolts in the base, loosen the wing nuts, push bolts put a bit, put steel edge guide keyholes over bolt heads, slide, tighten wing nuts. The edge guide is very solid, could easily be used as the plate for the router table. I didn't, would have had to make a new top but I did attach my old plate via the carriage bolts.
In brief, I really like the router. If you are considering a new one, check it out.