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title: "Bosch GKF125CEPK 1.25 HP (Max) Variable-Speed Palm Router Combination Kit, Blue"
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# 1.25 HP max power 360° aluminum fixed base Variable-speed dial Bosch GKF125CEPK 1.25 HP (Max) Variable-Speed Palm Router Combination Kit, Blue

**Brand:** bosch
**Price:** R12688
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power Meets Precision: Own the Edge of Craftsmanship!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bosch GKF125CEPK 1.25 HP (Max) Variable-Speed Palm Router Combination Kit, Blue by bosch
- **How much does it cost?** R12688 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- bosch enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bosch brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Custom Speed Control:** Variable-speed dial with soft-start and constant response circuitry ensures smooth, tailored operation for every project.
- • **Dual-Base Versatility:** Includes both fixed and plunge bases with fine depth adjustment for ultimate control and precision.
- • **Ergonomic & Durable Design:** Soft-grip palm handle and rugged aluminum base provide comfort and long-lasting reliability during extended use.
- • **Precision Power in Your Palm:** 1.25 HP motor delivers robust routing and trimming performance for professional-grade results.
- • **Complete Kit for On-the-Go Pros:** Comes with straight-edge guide, collet chuck, wrench, and carrying case—everything you need to elevate your craft anywhere.

## Overview

The Bosch GKF125CEPK is a professional-grade 1.25 HP max variable-speed palm router kit designed for precision routing and trimming. Featuring advanced electronics, ergonomic soft-grip design, and dual bases (fixed and plunge) with fine depth adjustment, it offers versatile control for detailed woodworking tasks. The rugged 360° aluminum base supports wide bits up to 1-5/16 inches, while the included accessories and carrying case make it a complete, portable solution for millennial pros seeking power and precision in one sleek package.

## Description

The Bosch GKF125CEPK Colt 1.25 HP (max) variable-speed palm router combination kit pairs a tool that lets you feel the power in your hand with a fixed base and a plunge base. The GKF125CE has an ergonomic palm-grip design with soft-grip. It has ample power, with a 1.25 HP (max) rating. Far more than a laminate Trimmer, it is the ideal tool for rounding-over railings, hinge Mortising, decorative edge forming and more, As well as laminate trimming. The motor features soft-start circuitry, a variable-speed dial and constant response circuitry. Its fixed base features macro- and micro-fine depth adjustment and a centerable round subbase. The plunge base features a precision centering design to keep the bit on the cut line, as well as a Spring-Lock plunge lever depth rod with fine adjustment. The quick-clamp system allow user to move the motor to move from base to base. The kit includes Straight-Edge guide and a carrying case.

Review: Waste of money with wrong plug on it - Well I wanted a router l had never used one before and I really wanted to try one. So I got this but like a fool I didn’t get round to using it for a year. I had a project that I wanted to use it for set it up with the bit and the holder ready to use i and guess what the plug is a two pin plug. No three pin uk ready adapter plug as you would expect, so that’s that then. I can’t find the adapter and this leave me with only the option to reword it with a uk plug. I will do one day but with my disappointment I can’t be bothered now. As far as I am concerned this was a waste of money. Well I wired in a uk plug but guess what it still isn’t right because it is the wrong current. I really regret buying this and more to the point that I took a year to find out so can’t even get a refund. I really think that I have been conned
Review: I bought this router package to supplement its big brother, the MRC23, because I needed to do some delicate, free-hand work. The big MRC, perfect for the big stuff, was just too bulky and heavy for the little jobs. Kudos to me ~ I find that I have made an excellent choice. The little 1.25 horsepower Colt has plenty of power to do all my trim and decorative routing with ease. The single downside is that, as noted by some other reviewers, it does tend to run hot in extended use. At first I found this problem minor and not enough to offset the many other advantages. The more I use it, the more I seem to notice the heat. Not a deal breaker, but definitely an issue. A couple of other reviewers have noted that the fine adjustment on the fixed base does not work properly. Of course, I haven't seen the particular units they complained about, but I have noticed something they might have overlooked. The clamp on the fixed base has three different positions: Locked, which would keep the fine adjustment from working at all; Unlocked, which would make the clamp much too loose to engage the fine adjustment gears; and a middle setting, which is designed to engage the gears without clamping down too tightly on the motor body. I find that when the clamp knob is turned to that middle setting, the fine adjustment works perfectly! After the depth is properly adjusted, you can turn the clamp to the Lock position and you're good to go. Again, I don't know exactly what the other reviewers were experiencing, but perhaps my observations might help. Another reviewer posted a scathing comment on the router after discovering that the unit did not accommodate the (non-U.S.) electrical system in his/her home country. In fact, the Reviewer makes several complaints, none of which accurately lay any blame on the manufacturer. (1) He complains that the cord cap (what he calls a “plug”) is the wrong configuration for the electrical receptacles in his locale. He asserts that he needs a three-prong cap rather than the two-prong cap on the cord. He knowingly purchased this U.S. product on a U.S. market website, ignoring that the same product could be purchased in the Euro version with appropriate Euro cord configuration. His fault. (2) Reviewer then looks for the “UK ready adaptor plug” which he presumes that the manufacturer should have included, but which no manufacturer of electric equipment does. (It wouldn't have helped anyway. He really needs a power converter so that his US tool can work with UK current.) His fault, again. (3) Also, Reviewer complains that he can’t find a power converter (which he thinks is an adaptor) for the cord cap, which means that he hasn’t even looked. Such converters (adaptors) are only sold at EVERY major retailer in both the UK and the U.S., including this site where he bought the router! (4) Reviewer next attempts to remedy the problem by rewiring the cord with a Euro cord cap, ignorant of (or disregarding) the fact that the electrical current systems in the U.S. and Europe are completely different. Merely changing the cord cap is, of course, not only a poor solution, but downright dangerous to the tool and the user. Another “his fault.” (5) Reviewer then expresses his disappointment that it took him a year to discover the existence of the problem, so he can’t get a refund. The fact is (clear from his review) that he bought the tool and then sat on it for a year before he did even so much as plug it in! Totally. His. Fault! (6) Finally, Reviewer concludes that somehow he has been “conned.” It is this last, wholly baseless, accusation that went a step too far and compelled me to write. Not once did Reviewer mention any flaw in materials or workmanship in the tool or any misrepresentation on the part of the manufacturer or the seller. Nobody got "conned!" It is grossly unfair that the manufacturer should be saddled with that horrible and inaccurate review and the accompanying 1-star rating, when the only defective thing here is the Reviewer himself.

## Features

- Robust variable-speed palm Router construction – Made to provide precision and power with a 1.25 horsepower (max.) Motor, advanced electronics, high-performance bases & Proven ergonomics
- Powerful 1.25 HP (max), 7.0 amp motor – delivers abundant power for routing and trimming applications
- Ground-breaking fixed-base depth-adjustment system – ensures precise depth adjustment
- Rugged fixed base 360° (non-split) aluminum base housing with wide-bit capacity — Accepts bits up to 1-5/16 in. Wide
- Smooth-action plunge base – provides a spring-lock plunge control lever for easy plunge action

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07JKK1TWW |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Battery description | Corded Electric |
| Best Sellers Rank | 861,318 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 473 in Power Routers |
| Colour | Blue |
| Cord length | 120 inches |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (458) |
| Date First Available | 22 July 2019 |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Horsepower | 1.25 Horsepower |
| Included Components | (1) GKF125CE 1.25 HP (Max) Variable-Speed Palm Router, (1) PR101 Fixed Base, (1) PR111 Plunge Base, (1) PR102 Straight-Edge Guide, (1) PR114 1/4 In. Self-Releasing Collet Chuck, (1) Collet Chuck Wrench, (1) Carrying Case |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 3.18 kg |
| Item model number | GKF125CEPK |
| Manufacturer | C & J Direct GmbH & Co. KG |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Part Number | GKF125CEPK |
| Power Source | AC |
| Product Dimensions | 14.73 x 27.94 x 26.67 cm; 3.18 kg |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | 5.8 x 11 x 10.5 inches |
| Style | Palm Router Combination Kit |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Bosch
- **Material:** Aluminium
- **Power source:** AC
- **Product dimensions:** 14.7W x 26.7H centimetres
- **Voltage:** 120 Volts

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there dust collection piece available for this unit that goes along the plunge base?**
A: Yes

**Q: Does it accept template guide adapter**
A: The GKF125CEPK needs PR110 Subbase for a threaded Template Guide. For further assistance, contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7A-7P CST.

**Q: This is 220v**
A: The GKF125CEPK Palm Router has a 120 voltage rating. For further assistance, contact us at 1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) from Mon-Fri 7AM-7PM CST.

**Q: Dose this model have a 1/2 chuck adapter**
A: This package includes PR114 1/4 in. self-releasing collet chuck and collet chuck wrench. Better to google search this model and I don't see any 1/2 chuck adapter for this model.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Waste of money with wrong plug on it
*by P***E on 14 November 2023*

Well I wanted a router l had never used one before and I really wanted to try one. So I got this but like a fool I didn’t get round to using it for a year. I had a project that I wanted to use it for set it up with the bit and the holder ready to use i and guess what the plug is a two pin plug. No three pin uk ready adapter plug as you would expect, so that’s that then. I can’t find the adapter and this leave me with only the option to reword it with a uk plug. I will do one day but with my disappointment I can’t be bothered now. As far as I am concerned this was a waste of money. Well I wired in a uk plug but guess what it still isn’t right because it is the wrong current. I really regret buying this and more to the point that I took a year to find out so can’t even get a refund. I really think that I have been conned

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***. on 30 May 2024*

I bought this router package to supplement its big brother, the MRC23, because I needed to do some delicate, free-hand work. The big MRC, perfect for the big stuff, was just too bulky and heavy for the little jobs. Kudos to me ~ I find that I have made an excellent choice. The little 1.25 horsepower Colt has plenty of power to do all my trim and decorative routing with ease. The single downside is that, as noted by some other reviewers, it does tend to run hot in extended use. At first I found this problem minor and not enough to offset the many other advantages. The more I use it, the more I seem to notice the heat. Not a deal breaker, but definitely an issue. A couple of other reviewers have noted that the fine adjustment on the fixed base does not work properly. Of course, I haven't seen the particular units they complained about, but I have noticed something they might have overlooked. The clamp on the fixed base has three different positions: Locked, which would keep the fine adjustment from working at all; Unlocked, which would make the clamp much too loose to engage the fine adjustment gears; and a middle setting, which is designed to engage the gears without clamping down too tightly on the motor body. I find that when the clamp knob is turned to that middle setting, the fine adjustment works perfectly! After the depth is properly adjusted, you can turn the clamp to the Lock position and you're good to go. Again, I don't know exactly what the other reviewers were experiencing, but perhaps my observations might help. Another reviewer posted a scathing comment on the router after discovering that the unit did not accommodate the (non-U.S.) electrical system in his/her home country. In fact, the Reviewer makes several complaints, none of which accurately lay any blame on the manufacturer. (1) He complains that the cord cap (what he calls a “plug”) is the wrong configuration for the electrical receptacles in his locale. He asserts that he needs a three-prong cap rather than the two-prong cap on the cord. He knowingly purchased this U.S. product on a U.S. market website, ignoring that the same product could be purchased in the Euro version with appropriate Euro cord configuration. His fault. (2) Reviewer then looks for the “UK ready adaptor plug” which he presumes that the manufacturer should have included, but which no manufacturer of electric equipment does. (It wouldn't have helped anyway. He really needs a power converter so that his US tool can work with UK current.) His fault, again. (3) Also, Reviewer complains that he can’t find a power converter (which he thinks is an adaptor) for the cord cap, which means that he hasn’t even looked. Such converters (adaptors) are only sold at EVERY major retailer in both the UK and the U.S., including this site where he bought the router! (4) Reviewer next attempts to remedy the problem by rewiring the cord with a Euro cord cap, ignorant of (or disregarding) the fact that the electrical current systems in the U.S. and Europe are completely different. Merely changing the cord cap is, of course, not only a poor solution, but downright dangerous to the tool and the user. Another “his fault.” (5) Reviewer then expresses his disappointment that it took him a year to discover the existence of the problem, so he can’t get a refund. The fact is (clear from his review) that he bought the tool and then sat on it for a year before he did even so much as plug it in! Totally. His. Fault! (6) Finally, Reviewer concludes that somehow he has been “conned.” It is this last, wholly baseless, accusation that went a step too far and compelled me to write. Not once did Reviewer mention any flaw in materials or workmanship in the tool or any misrepresentation on the part of the manufacturer or the seller. Nobody got "conned!" It is grossly unfair that the manufacturer should be saddled with that horrible and inaccurate review and the accompanying 1-star rating, when the only defective thing here is the Reviewer himself.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***U on 18 October 2024*

Bon produit facile à utiliser!

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