Osvaldo Cristo
07-05-2019, 5:13 PM
Rant mode: ON
20 months ago I purchased a Bosch GOF 1600CE - it is the same model it is sold at the USA under model name "Bosch MRF23EVS". I purchased it to replace my "high power" router Hitachi TR12 I had bought more than 25 years before. Both are used mainly at router table or when higher power is required.
I was using it gladly when after a power down to adjust the fence in the router table it refused to run again, despite the LEDs were turned on... after a few try outs I simply put aside my current project, took the router motor out from its base that was attached under the router table and looked for some authorized Bosch Tools service around me. I found some of them at 25 km range from home. It took me one hour to delivery it at service shop and return home. Next Monday I would have a service quotation by e-mail or phone.
I know it happens but it is a little bit frustrating when it occurs with me! I have two other routers but only that one fits my router table, so I will have to wait for the return of the router from service. I had used it just a few times and today was the most intensive use, and even now just for a couple of hours with a small bit... probably it is a manufacturer defect but after 20 months the warranty is due for 8 months.
Electronics is a mix of blessing and curse... when it works, it is great, but despite lots of apologies to use in virtually all power tools and measure instrument, sometimes it fails and usually we cannot fix it at home. I bet they will quote an electronic board replacement!
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20 months ago I purchased a Bosch GOF 1600CE - it is the same model it is sold at the USA under model name "Bosch MRF23EVS". I purchased it to replace my "high power" router Hitachi TR12 I had bought more than 25 years before. Both are used mainly at router table or when higher power is required.
I was using it gladly when after a power down to adjust the fence in the router table it refused to run again, despite the LEDs were turned on... after a few try outs I simply put aside my current project, took the router motor out from its base that was attached under the router table and looked for some authorized Bosch Tools service around me. I found some of them at 25 km range from home. It took me one hour to delivery it at service shop and return home. Next Monday I would have a service quotation by e-mail or phone.
I know it happens but it is a little bit frustrating when it occurs with me! I have two other routers but only that one fits my router table, so I will have to wait for the return of the router from service. I had used it just a few times and today was the most intensive use, and even now just for a couple of hours with a small bit... probably it is a manufacturer defect but after 20 months the warranty is due for 8 months.
Electronics is a mix of blessing and curse... when it works, it is great, but despite lots of apologies to use in virtually all power tools and measure instrument, sometimes it fails and usually we cannot fix it at home. I bet they will quote an electronic board replacement!
Rant off