Bosch circular saws: model characteristics and tips for choosing

Today, the range of professional builders and DIYers includes a large number of different tools, among which there are circular saws of different types and configurations. These devices are represented on the market by many brands, but Bosch tools are especially popular, which have earned the trust of craftsmen due to their performance.

Today, the scope of operation of this tool is not limited only to professional use in the framework of woodworking industries and sawmills, so the inventory is sold in many building supermarkets.

The circular saw is a powerful tool that can cut large volumes of wood., wood-containing materials, as well as soft types of metal, plasterboard products and other modern raw materials used for construction, repair and domestic needs. As for the Bosch circular saws, the line of tools, due to their characteristics, is in demand during the construction of large facilities, as well as for the arrangement of personal plots and the construction of outbuildings, the collection of cabinet furniture.

But in the light of its performance, such a tool is still limited in scope, since the device is designed to solve problems related to precise and straight cuts. However, the work performed with a circular saw will always be distinguished by a high level of accuracy and accuracy of cuts, where a jigsaw or a chain cutting tool cannot handle. The products manufactured by the Bosch brand can be used for processing high density materials. In addition, it is implemented with a certain set of additional functions that allow solving problems of any level of complexity. It is also worth noting that the most popular material with which a circular saw is used is wood. It can be cut both along and across the fibers, this nuance does not affect the quality of the cut.

According to its design features, the tool is a housing with a motor with a shaft, a saw blade, and a protective cover placed in it. In addition, some modifications may have additional elements. Electric brands of Bosch saws differ in the level of motor power, on which the performance of the device depends, in the size range, in the shape of the cutting disc and in the presence or absence of additional functionality. Of the auxiliary devices, circular saws can be equipped with articulated mechanisms, a ruler or a nozzle for removing chips.

Depending on the power, Bosch saws come with several technical characteristics.

• The performance of the electric motor is from 0.8 to 1.2 kW. A similar tool is recommended for sawing canvases 4–5 centimeters thick.The device can work with cutting elements with a diameter of 130–160 mm. Such models are used to carry out small-scale work.
• Units up to 1.8 kW. These saws can cut up to 6 centimeters deep. Discs with a diameter of 200 mm are used for the tool.
• Saws with a capacity of more than 2 kW. This product is suitable for sawing wood and soft type metal sheets. The devices are equipped with saw blades with a diameter of 350 mm.

The Bosch brand offers customers several types of circular saws.

• Manual. This type of equipment stands out for its minimal weight and compact size, but this does not reduce the performance of the devices, in light of which the hand tool belongs to the universal line of products.

• Stationary. Stationary models will weigh more than handheld models. In addition, the body of the device will also be more impressive in size. As a rule, desktop equipment is equipped with a number of auxiliary components, such as boxes for accessories, stands, legs.

• Submersible. These saws are classified as expensive tools. Such devices include a guide rail, a chip ejection system, and control electronics.

For a detailed examination of the range of Bosch circular saws, it is necessary to highlight the positive and negative characteristics of the tool. The advantages of products include such features as:

• a distinctive advantage of the entire model range of the proposed devices is the equipment of the units with high-performance engines, which additionally have a stabilization system that excludes equipment failure in unforeseen cases;
• the devices have a number of auxiliary tools, thanks to which the angle of inclination and the depth of cut on the work piece can be adjusted;
• circular saws work in conjunction with the Constant Electronic system, which allows you to operate the device at a constant speed of rotation of the saw blade; in addition, the tools have the ability to fix the spindle, so that you can quickly replace consumables;

• Bosch saws are characterized by high cutting accuracy; during work, the operator can observe the line of the cut being created;
• the tools of the entire line of the brand have an ergonomic body that facilitates the operation of a professional and household type;
• the mechanism of circular saws also has a built-in blocking against erroneous starts;
• the tools are distinguished by smooth start-up and protection against motor overloads;
• circular saws are convenient for left-handers and right-handers to operate, and the saws make very little noise during operation;
• many models have built-in illumination and laser-type markers.

But, like any other equipment, saws have the following disadvantages:

• powerful units stand out with impressive weight;
• the technique has a high cost when compared with the Chinese counterparts on sale.

Today, modern Bosch products are represented by a wide range of models. Several circular saws are especially popular.

• GKS 10.8 V-LI. This model belongs to the latest generation battery series. The device is notable for its mini design, as well as its weight, which is only 1.4 kilograms. The saw of this modification is purchased for furniture sawing, for joinery work, as well as for sawing materials for laying the final and subfloor in residential and public buildings.The unit works with a disc with a diameter of 85 mm. The device can cut products with a thickness of about 26 mm.

• PKS 40. This is a versatile circular tool belonging to the class of budget circular saws. The device weighs 2.5 kilograms. As standard, the saw cuts with a 130 mm diameter disc blade with a maximum cutting depth of 40 mm. The tool can cut at different angles to correct the mode, the mechanism is equipped with a simplified angle setting system.

• GKS 65. It is a popular version of the professional-type circular saws and is recommended for cross, diagonal and straight cuts. The tool can work at an angle of 45 and 90 degrees, the cuts are distinguished by accuracy and precision. The power of the device is 18 volts. The tool can be used to cut wood and wood-bearing materials, as well as work with products made of polymers and aluminum. The cutting depth is 65 mm. Professional saw weight - 5 kg.

Before you buy a circular saw, you should decide on the purpose and scope of work that the tool will have to perform in the future. Professionals recommend using the high-performance Bosch tool, which is designed for long-term work with high-density material, for serious construction work with wood, parquet, chipboard and OSB. For household needs, you can give preference to lightweight models, which will be more convenient to operate in the course of solving small problems. As a rule, the performance of these units is more than enough for cutting various materials with an average density. As for the type of tool, the selection of a manual or stationary option depends on the nature of the work and the personal preferences of the owner. The Bosch brand recommends equipping the workshop with bench-top tools. If the work will be carried out in different places, then preference should be given to a hand tool, which is convenient to use in the same way as the hypoid modifications of circulars.

The manufacturer of circular saws recommends that you familiarize yourself with the instructions for working with the tool before using it in order to avoid personal injury.

• First of all, before connecting the tool, you should check the serviceability of the unit and the available accessories, including the cable and plug. Even with minimal defects, it is prohibited to operate the device, since there is a risk of electric shock or short circuit. During the warranty period, it is necessary to carry out repairs only within the framework of the service center.
• When working with a saw, the operator must provide himself with personal protective equipment. This applies to masks, goggles, noise protection headphones. And also the master must perform the cut in shoes with rubber soles.
• The tool needs regular inspection and maintenance after each use. Parts should be lubricated regularly, do not use defective disc blades, clean the tool from shavings.

For an overview of the Bosch GKS 600 Professional circular saw, see the video below.