Bosch Professional 550 W Corded Palm Router - 6.35 mm Collet Diameter (GKF 550)

Absolute Routing Control and Effortless Single-Handed Edge Trimming

NOTE: Router bits are NOT INCLUDED (Sold separately).

 

The Bosch Professional GKF 550 Corded Palm Router is a highly compact, precision-engineered edge-conditioning solution designed to provide exceptional routing quality and absolute tool control during detail trim work. Driven by a high-velocity 550W motor that spins at an impressive 33,000 rpm, this specialized laminate trimmer delivers remarkably fast, clean, and tear-free profiles across wood panels and composite veneers. Optimized explicitly for comfortable single-handed operation, its ultra-slim gripping circumference significantly minimizes hand fatigue during extensive work cycles. Equipped with a transparent, high-visibility polycarbonate base plate and a micro-adjustable rack-and-pinion depth tracking system, the GKF 550 ensures that your cutting line remains clearly visible and structurally stable under everyday carpentry workloads.

 

Key Features

• High-Velocity 550W Power Unit: Spins at a rapid 33,000 rpm to guarantee smooth material progression, eliminating surface chattering and rough edge burns.

• Ultra-Compact Single-Handed Grip: Streamlined, narrow barrel casing fits naturally into the palm, allowing for total physical tracking control and easy directional steering.

• Rack-and-Pinion Depth Regulation: Precision mechanical adjustment wheel allows for fast, micro-accurate depth changes and secure locking of the motor housing base.

• Transparent Polycarbonate Base: Transparent base structure lets extra ambient light into the immediate cutting area, offering clear visibility over the workpiece profile.

• Non-Marring Roller Guide System: Included flush-trim roller guide enables accurate edge trimming using standard straight-fluted bits, eliminating the risk of marring delicate face veneers.

• Continuous Corded Power Delivery: Plugs directly into standard 230V mains power, ensuring steady, non-diminishing rotational speed without the worry of battery life or charge drops.

 

Technical Specifications

• Rated Input Power: 550 W

• Power Source: Corded Electric (230V Mains Supply)

• No-Load Speed: 33,000 rpm

• Compatible Collet Diameters: 6 mm / 1/4" (Variant Dependent)

• Main Housing Grip Profile: Slim Barrel

• Base Plate Material: Transparent Polycarbonate

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 88 mm x 88 mm x 188 mm

• Weight (Net): 1.4 kg

 

Ideal For

• Cabinet Making & Laminate Trimming: Flawlessly flush-cutting plastic laminates, wood veneers, and edge-banding tape along cupboard frames or counter surfaces.

• Decorative Carpentry & Wood Finishing: Routing smooth chamfers, rounding off sharp corners, and detailing ornate profiles along wooden furniture stiles.

• On-Site Joinery Hardware Preps: Cutting out shallow hinge recesses, latch plates, and slotting precision tracking grooves into solid timber doors or window frames.

• Sign Making & Pattern Template Copying: Following complex templates using the included guide bush to copy intricate letters, signs, or specialty shapes cleanly.

 

What’s in the Box? (06016A0021)

• 1 x Bosch Professional GKF 550 550W Corded Palm Router

• 1 x Parallel Guide / Straight Fence (Spare Part No. 2 609 110 215)

• 1 x Roller Guide Bush Assembly (Spare Part No. 2 609 110 216)

• 1 x Template Copy Guide Bush, 17 mm (Part No. 2 609 110 223)

• 1 x Dual-Pin Clamping Collet System

• 1 x 17 mm Open-Ended Spanner Wrench

• 1 x 10 mm Open-Ended Spanner Wrench

• Supplied in a Protective Retail Cardboard Box

• NOTE: Router bits are NOT INCLUDED (Sold separately).

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What size router bit shanks are compatible with this palm router? The GKF 550 router arbor is natively configured with a heavy-duty single-locking collet system built to accept standard 6 mm or 1/4-inch shank router bits (depending on your specific local variant). Always verify your bit shank diameter matches the fitted collet to ensure total rotational safety at 33,000 rpm.

2. How does the included roller guide protect delicate wood veneers? Traditional laminate trimming often relies on router bits fitted with a small metal ball-bearing pilot, which can heat up, seize, or leave score marks on soft veneers. The included separate roller guide mounts directly to the router base frame, supporting the tool smoothly against the workpiece edge while letting you use standard, more affordable straight-cut fluted bits safely.

3. Can I perform heavy plunge routing or deep pocket mortising with this machine? No. The GKF 550 is a dedicated, specialized fixed-base palm router (laminate trimmer) optimized for edge profiling, chamfering, and light groove routing. For heavy, deep plunge mortising into solid timber doors or large stair stringers, a larger dual-handle plunge router is recommended.

4. How do I change the router bit safely without damaging the housing? To swap out a bit, completely disconnect the tool from the mains power supply. Use the included 10 mm spanner wrench to hold the motor spindle completely stationary, and use the 17 mm spanner wrench to loosen or re-tighten the outer collet locking nut. Never tighten the collet nut without a bit shank inserted.