Bosch 18V BITURBO 184mm Circular Saw / 7-1/4" Brushless GKS 18V-68C & 68GC [2021 review] 

cheers mate, you'll love it

Just bought it. You are right, loving it heaps ❤️

its been a long wait!

Interesting! Yeah 6 years is a LONG time!

On the other hand, I can get the GC body + L-Boxx for €270 delivered. That's less than 425 AUD.

Glad you like it!

Cheers Nate.

thanks Pat, appreciate it.

cheers Kyle, yeah we are well aware ;)

awesome Tom :D plunge saw comparison is imminent on youtube :D

who doesn't like it? :P

I don't think there is a power difference on the circular saws, but I think there is on the large drop saw.

Right?!

thanks

Ooooh is it? I've been hoping to review the DCS576 for a while!!

@@OZToolTalk it's ballsy as hell. Mind you, I don't get the opportunity to compare it to other saws like you guys do. I watched the video again, and the dewalt doesn't have the plunge button like the Bosch does. But with a bit of finesse, you can plunge it just fine. I'm gearing up to make some outdoor furniture with red ironwood, so that'll put it through the ringer!

thanks Mike, love the feedback. I couldn't tell you much about aftermarket base plates soz...

Cheers Robert, yeah Bosch are releasing some cracking tools!

you're not wrong there!!

not sure?

@@OZToolTalk I went and had a look after I posted my comment, it will void your warranty but it is physically possible.

Aluminium no problem even to keep guarantie, it's planned for but no ferrous metal even if you can get blade for that and even if in the lowest speed you could do it.

Bosch certainly seem to be upping their woodwork tool game ey?!

sorry mate, not really our jam

could well be right, but its awesome depth control in both settings

I don't think it would be far behind if at all.

ah of course!

bummer

yeah it sure is. Hikoki have a pretty recent 36V saw, and Milwaukee are one of the circ saw leaders that everyone is catching up to really. Who has a BL left blade?

@@OZToolTalk dewalt have updated their blade left - brushless motor/led light etc. Waiting for it’s release over here.

@@noskills9577 finally!! Can't wait

hmm I see some of your points there. I think the little 6.5" m18 makes a great compliment to this saw now that you mention it.

@@OZToolTalk looking forward to what you think of the cordless plunge saw, have the corded version but dont think i would bother switching until they can sort out a way to get the vacuum to start with the cordless saw like makita and festool have. Love the videos guys, keep it up 👍🏻

yep fair enough luke

Thanks!

we haven't played with the XGT saw sorry, would love for Makita to send it to us!

Haven't tested sorry. I think it'll just about keep up with a 1400W electric though...

haha we aim to please ;)

54v? I didn't know that.

I've only used the 575

yeah that's weird. didn't even use the guide :/

I think they were already good before they bought Diablo. I don't think Bosch own Fein. Why do you think that? Dwain

Yeah, my cock up, I didn't mean that. It's freuds. Stupid phones!

Mafell

why do you think that?

@@OZToolTalk oops.. I forgot to put a " 😆😂 " in at end. Nevertheless, it is true. The reasoning, from my experience is this. Most people are right handed. Most tools are designed that way, if not universal. While as a circular saw doing cutoffs, a right sided blade is often, and understandably, better. (Although I like to keep an eye on my blade as it cuts.) So for a track saw, I've experienced and seen these as factors... 1- Where the weight of the saw motor rests. : Having a left sided blade allows you to rest it on the workpiece, as opposed to resting it on your cutoff area. (This also relates to reason 2.) Then you can place saw trigger in right hand and have your workpiece on your right side as you rip cut. 2- Track placement : As I just stated, having the track on the workpiece will make it more stable, obviously. And if ripping sheet goods, or long boards, you can walk them with your right hand on saw. (I see soooooo many people struggle with this as the lean over boards trying to stretch from the end, to make the cut.) So if they have their blade on right, in order to make a rip, they will need to walk with the saw on their left side. (This will still keep the blade closest to them, and mean their left arm is in control, and often reach over with right arm, and put themselves in a danger zone. If it's on the left side, they can simply walk down board with it on their right side. But the MOST IMPORTANT reason is this... ... I only have use of my right arm. Lmao. My left is a limp noodle. Lol. But even taking my limitations away, I see people constantly struggle with a right sided blade on a track saw. And when you try using one with a Left sided blade... it becomes a game changer. So in conclusion, I guess the reason companies sell more right sided blade Track Saw's is the same reason they limit so many to a 6½ inch blade... Because they can. Lol. (But seriously, a 6½" blade? They couldn't make them more universal and go the extra ¾" ??? I mean, that's just silly. And as anyone who has done a beveled rip on a "2x_" board (like making French cleats) that ¾" makes a big difference! Lol. My name is MrCartersRods, and thank you for coming to my TedTalk. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

you've figured us out ! :P

bummer

Totally agree hence my big cordless saw is Dewalt.

on all counts, no.

they drastically cut down the amount of retailers they use here in Aus. Maybe it's the same there? I highly doubt they are failing in NA.

Not failing, but just don’t care about North America. The thing that irked me the most was they’d often announce a firm release date for a product and then the product never comes or comes two years late with zero explanation. With Bosch Tools NA, 90% of the products don’t come here or they’re here after being on the world market for five to six years or they’re here for a month and then immediately discontinued. I was a big Bosch fan. I’m still a big fan of their tools. But I just can’t let them disappoint me with their no-shows anymore. They don’t seem to have a problem pumping out dishwashers and parts for my car... no excuse. I’ll forgive smaller firms like Lamello and Festool when they have issues. Bosch? They’re a huge company. Heck, Festool always makes a release date...

Yeah that's annoying. I have heard others saying that Bosch don't seems to put their best foot forward in NA. I wonder why that is ....

@@OZToolTalk Meh, we’re spoiled for choice, and in the US, these bigger brands are ridiculously inexpensive. Outside of driver bits, Bosch basically owns the consumable market, here. Aside from OEM and Bosch brand, they’ve also been really focusing on the “Diablo” brand for years which is a mix of Freud’s contractor blades and router bits, and Bosch’s usual suspects. So, they’re always present in that regard.

we're very open-minded ;)

I have checked out posts with a saw and chisel many many times. But since I tried the starlock max Bosch OMT, i think I get better results than a chisel, sometimes faster too, depending on the job. I don't think it indicates a lack of skill to use power tools mate. i recently switched to a router for my door hinges too, doesn't mean I don't know how to use a chisel.

Semi skilled at speeeling, (sic) and grammar there, ari mate??

No I can’t spell that well. But I do build houses well. I’ve got an Electritan with hand problems from these fain saws. I’ve got to keep shouting at boys who use the thing to cut out shit It was never designed to do. The tools are great for cutting finishing little things, or shitty little jobs you can’t get to well. The truth is people want to pick it up and use it because they think it’s easy. but it’s not quick. it’s not neat. It’s fucking loud! And it fucks your hands up. They look at me like I’m stupid. But I jump over there heads everyday.

@@arifranklin4664 kind of agree with you. Multi tools are amazing at the awkward little area jobs. But they are horrible to be around. Loud, and they are awful for your hands. That being said, if they want to use them instead of a chisel then it's upto them. I find it more satisfying with a chisel and always a cleaner finish.

@@arifranklin4664 try a Fein. They don't mess your hands up. Vibration control is what sets these apart from the other brands.