Bosch GKS 12V-26 Professional Cordless Circular Saw Bare Tool - Skin

This is an amazing and surprisingly powerful little tool, (In the past had both a Bosch (blue) corded 1.4 KW circular saw and a B&D Fire Storm cordless circular saw). This is definitely the best of both worlds for second fix and projects, cutting true and precisely and is so easy to control. Due to its size and controllability its easy to rip and cross cut, not only on the main face of the wood or (MDF/chipboard) but also ripping and cross cutting partial depths along the edges, much as you could with a tenon saw. Highly recommended and versatile saw.

Bosch GKS 12V-26 Cordless Circular Saw inc 2x 2.0Ah Batts

I'm renovating a barn and am currently working on the cladding. I figured since I was doing the work myself and saving on a builder, I could afford a decent saw - I am so glad I did. The process of cutting the T&G has sped up enormously plus I don't have to take the planks to the big chop saw I have and can do it in situ. I was so impressed with the quality I also bought a Bosch drill and a driver with the hexagonal thing at the front (not a chuck). Expensive but what a combination and a fraction of the cost of getting in someone else.I have a battery for each tool and one on charge so never have to wait and the batteries last plenty of time anyway. The saw cuts through the Accoya (fantastic wood that is changed so it is not wood and will therefore last over 50 ... MoreI'm renovating a barn and am currently working on the cladding. I figured since I was doing the work myself and saving on a builder, I could afford a decent saw - I am so glad I did. The process of cutting the T&G has sped up enormously plus I don't have to take the planks to the big chop saw I have and can do it in situ. I was so impressed with the quality I also bought a Bosch drill and a driver with the hexagonal thing at the front (not a chuck). Expensive but what a combination and a fraction of the cost of getting in someone else.I have a battery for each tool and one on charge so never have to wait and the batteries last plenty of time anyway. The saw cuts through the Accoya (fantastic wood that is changed so it is not wood and will therefore last over 50 years) like a knife through butter and leaves a really clean and straight edge. Easily held with one hand if need be but better if the other hand guides so you go straighter.If this is the sort of saw you are thinking of needing, you won't be disappointed. 10/10.

Bosch GKS 12V-26 Professional 85mm Circular Saw Body Only In L-Boxx Carry Case 06016A1002

Perfect for small or DIY projects at home, would not recommend it without a work table, the tool is light but the location of the electric motor protubes in ways that can make it a challenge to manipulate the tool during certain cuts, so be mindful.It also works good for wood under 2.5 cm thick.Battery life is quite dynamic and lasts a decent amount of time or work should I say, over 45 min in cuts under 2 m long in average.The tool is steady, it can be very precise as long as the experience or the work table allows you keep balance.

Excellent little Circular Saw..

Purchased to "help" ;-) with a bathroom floor refit... Depth of cut just over an inch so Ideal for cutting 22mm chipboard flooring. Nice and light, adjustable depth of cut and it doesn't spit sawdust everywhere like the large saws. I've only got the 1.5Ah batteries and had no problem ripping a full length.

Excellent saw for samll jobs and occasional use

I have little use for a circular saw but was considering hiring one for construction of a bespoke shed for my son. As I already have a number of Bosch 10.8 / 12V tools I thought I would give this a try. It performance far exceeded my expections and was able to make a good many cuts of 8x4 boards ( up to 18mm ply) on a single charge. As I have a number of batteries rotating them meant I was never held up. Key is to take the cut at a leisurely pace and if you want it to be accurate use a straight edge clamped to the board.I now use this saw in the workshop for the occasional parting of large boards down to handleable size for my table saw.Note: If you are a heavy user of circular saws this will not be the tool for you.

Excellent tool

I have the Makita version of this tool and I just love this style of German engineering. This saw is lighter and more compact but feels equally strong. Plus, it has the typical Bosch battery monitor and an LED work light. I'm fairly new to the Bosch world but it's been an instant attraction. I love how they think and design! Also, Axminster had a super smooth order process and got it to me in the USA within a week. Perfect! A++

Handy little saw

When I got it out of the box, I thought it was going to be really weak but thanks to that ultra thin blade it tears through stuff. The main thing about this saw is that it's not one of those direct drive rip snorters. The blade is geared down and feels more like a worm drive saw. It's quiet, it doesn't try and break your wrist and unlike a worm drive it's light. It could easily fit in a rucksack. Take a bunch of spare batteries though. My only gripe so far is the lack of blade variety offered by Bosch. More TPI needed

Lovely bit of kit!

Bought this a couple of weeks ago, I required a small circular saw for the modification of my model railway baseboards. This tool was good quality, light and compact enough to get into small locations too tight for a full size saw. It works a treat, very good battery life just what I wanted. Brilliant!

The handiest little saw I have ever had!

I used this to line two barns with 9mm Sterling board and it was a dream to use. Later I used it for built in wardrobes in 18mm mdf. It is light yet powerful enough for panels and the small batteries last long enough. I have the large 240v Bosch circular saw as well but I always pick up the little one first. The big one chucks out so much dust that extraction is essential. I reckon the little one produces less dust than an handsaw because of the thin blade. The motor doesn't seem to blow it about either. So much so that I was using it in a bedroom to cut mdf (with dust sheets down) with no extraction. I did the same when laying laminate to save multiple trips in and out to a chopsaw. Blades for various materials are available. Brilliant tool!

Useful extra tool for the workshop

A very useful addition to the workshop's tools. In a small workshop there isn't much room to move around an 8 X 4 sheet of board. This neat little saw means I can cut off a piece and then true it up on the table saw. I planned its use to be cutting up an 8 X 4 sheet at the supplier in order to fit it into my car. Make sure the batteries are fully charged and beware the green series of Bosch cordless tools as they have a different fitting battery with two flanges. Use the blue series.