BOSCH Palm Router / Model: GLF 18V-8

Affordable 18V cordless solution for core edge routing applications 

Specifications

• Voltage [V] 18
• Peak output power [W] 600
• No-load speed [rpm] 10k – 30k
• Soft-start & Motor Brake [y/n] Yes
• L.E.D [y/n] Yes (2)
• Drop detection [y/n] Yes

• Sufficient performance
  % Brushless motor with 600 W CD equivalent power
  % Sufficient performance for the core (80%) use case of edge routing, as well as low-demand flush trimming of laminate and timber veneers
• HEALTH - Highly-efficient dust collection
  % Surface and edge routing vacuum adaptors in SOS
  % No competitor offers a dedicated edge routing vacuum adaptor for the core (80%) use case of edge routing
• Rack & pinion depth adjustment
  % For easy cutting depth changes
  % Easy base removal
• LED light
  % Illuminates the cutting area to aid precision
• Spindle lock
  % Spindle lock button prevents the need for two wrenches when changing bits
• HEALTH - Drop control, soft-start, and motor brake
  % Drop control ensures the tool shuts off when dropped, to reduce the risk of injury and material damage
  % Soft-start and motor brake for increased safety and convenience
• Variable speed
  % Easily adjust motor speed from 10,000 – 30,000 RPM to suit various materials and cutting speeds
• Backwards compatible AC interface
  % Parallel guide, flush trim guide and edge routing vacuum adaptor interface is identical to GKF 18V-8, GKF 600, GMR1, and PR20 EVS
• Surface routing vac adaptor
  % Included as standard SOS
  % Designed specifically for grooves or other tasks performed on top of a work piece
  % 95% dust efficiency (w/ corded vacuum)
• Edge routing vac adaptor
  % Included as standard SOS
  % Designed specifically for edge routing
  % No competitors offer an efficient solution for edge routing
  % Robust attachment on parallel guide interface
  % Also compatible with GKF 18V-8 and GKF 600