Bosch GKF 12v Cordless Palm Router Review

I asked for you're advice and you gave me some great feedback and opinions, here's mine.
Link To Manor Wood comparison Video mentioned, really worth checking out, brilliant channel.
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[@tanpengjoo7205]

Very well explained n demonstrated, will get one for myself, powerful n beautiful design n easy to use no messy wire

[@GTWoodshop]

Thank you. 👍

[@markjarman7819]

I bought one just to leave a edging bit in it for ease. The 6ah is the king with this odd little thing. I’m very happy with mine. Love the videos 👍😊

[@saturnfrak]

There's a safety switch - it won't turn on when the spindle is locked

[@iamthereforeimustbe]

Good video, Graham, thanks. I’ve had one of these for a while now and enjoy using it now as I have got use to it. I love everything about it apart from the collet chuck. The bits started getting stuck in first one I had. Bosch replaced the collet chuck and this one is better, although still has the tendency to stick. We’ll see how it fairs as it ages.

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Andy, I'll bear that in mind as mine ages. 👍👍

[@paulelliott6655]

A good well balanced review. Came accross well and did not appear you were trying to justify your purchase. Another question is raised however (after 'can you have too many clamps') Can a woodworker have too many routers

[@GTWoodshop]

Paul, really. Shame on you Sir. Absolutely not I say.

[@GTWoodshop]

No absolutely no.

[@GTWoodshop]

No

[@ToraKwai]

had a look at another video, there is a safety switch in the tool so you cant operate it while the spindle is locked so no fear of burning out the motor

[@GTWoodshop]

Thanks Peter.👍

[@SirBenJamin_]

I was very excited to pick one of these up, but must admit, I found it disappointing. The RPM is much slower than a standard router and it effects the quality of the finish, even on simple chamfers. Just feels underpowered in general and the convenience of no cable is not worth it in my opinion. I was however using the smaller of the two batteries ...

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Ben, grab a larger battery and try it, what a game changer.👍

[@wolframherzog636]

With the smaller battery it is underpowered, but this changes with the larger battery 🔋

[@michaelkaye4998]

Hi Nice video. 1. Did it still balance on the edge when the battery was installed? 2. Are their any provisions or accessories for dust collection?

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Michael, yes it did, even with the oversized battery. I can see no provision at all for any accessories. 👍

[@garvielloken3929]

😎

[@jeremyhardacre7539]

Thanks for the great review. What is the charge time for both batteries? The other tool is it the 12V Planer

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Jeremy, I'm afraid I've paid enough attention to charge times yet. I'll let you know when I have some data. 👍👍 (Vid coming shortly on the other piece of kit.)

[@ToraKwai]

what are your thoughts to it being used as a hinge router? i have bosch 12v batteries for other tools at work and i'd only be routing out a few mm for a bearing hinge so thought it might be a useful addition to the kit i keep on the van

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Peter, I think if you're talking up to 3mm for a 3" butt hinge kind of work then I think it would be good especially with the larger battery. 👍

[@ToraKwai]

@@GTWoodshop I am, yeah. Thanks

[@AuroraColoradoUSA]

no need to hold a spindle lock button... my life will never be the same

[@anthonymiddlesex6859]

graham love your videos had that bosch router got rid of it. was not impressed even after six months no sorry waste of money

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Anthony, thank you, and thank you, I'll bear that in mind. 👍

[@marinoagallo]

hey hey G, nice run through … there’s no link to the channel you mentioned? also, might it be possible to modify the base to accept an edge guide? extra work for sure, but might be handy for juice grooves, rabbets & dados? having a battery powered small router you can swing around for little jobs like that would be nice … have you seen Tamara’s plexiglass small route jig? this might be an interesting add-on? kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3K5hWlrjMp2eKc

[@GTWoodshop]

oops forgot, I'll sort it now.

[@GTWoodshop]

Sorted, thanks for the heads up. 👍😉

[@NBGTFO]

The thing is the cordless routers are very limited in what you can do with them. Sure, you can say they're for trimming and that's it. Well, that would make them very limited in their usefulness. Just get a corded router, learn how to deal with the cord which isn't terribly hard to do and then you don't have to worry about the thing getting bogged down and shutting off.

[@GTWoodshop]

Hi Yabba, you have got a point, a corded will have more power and dealing with a lead isn't much of an issue in a workshop. However I also think cordless on a jobsite is a major benifit, and a lightweight easy to tote router in the workshop can be worth the sacrifice on power. Horses for courses eh? 👍

[@ashleyirenner]

I had the same problem with the Makita and was going to buy the Bosch but the rpm is an issue, I decided on the Ofk festool, this a little known router but just incredible for the job you are trying to solve for, Steve has a good vid on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noGYq6uHa818n5o