Bosch 18v STRONG ARM circular saw with TRACK compatibility Review | GKS18v-25GCN | ep.12 | Track saw

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We take a look at the BOSCH GKS18v-25GCN. It is pretty much the same saw as the GKS18v-25C but with a few upgrades such as Variable speed, plunge, and track compatibility. In the BOSCH PROFACTOR lineup it uses bi-turbo technology to achieve maximum performance.
Is it any better than the non track compatible model? yes
Is it a true track saw? no
But a great saw none the less.
Bosch also has 12ah PROFACTOR batteries which are ONLY compatible with PROFACTOR bi-turbo brushless tools. The 12ah batteries will not fit on a non PROFACTOR brushless tools.
The tool is a great addition to the BOSCH profactor line up as long as it's paired with an 8 ah or 12 ah battery. Any other battery will reduce it's performance quite a bit. It is compatible with the Bosch track, festool track, and the Makita track. Lacking any tuning or adjustment features, along with a riving knife it's not a true track saw, but depending on your use case you may be able to get away with it.
BOSCH TRACK: amzn.to/3H8y3iF
Strong Arm circular saw kit: amzn.to/3J7BNTg
Strong Arm PROFACTOR performance - delivers corded performance from an 18V cordless 7-1/4 In. saw
2-1/2 In. cut capacity - allows for easy cutting through 2X material across the entire bevel range
ECO mode - helps get the job done by extending runtime by up to 30%
BITURBO Brushless Technology - featuring a brushless high-performance motor and drive-train system engineered to take full advantage of the additional power generated by CORE18V PROFACTOR batteries
One-Touch depth-adjustment - allows quick, accurate change with one hand
Onboard user interface - provides speed-setting control with six settings and tool feedback
Connectivity (module sold separately) - link to connected device via Bosch Toolbox App to customize settings and receive detailed feedback
50° bevel range - provides bevel locks in both front and back
Auxiliary handle - delivers enhanced ergonomic handling in either hand, even when beveling
Track compatibility - for straight cuts fast, the saw is compatible with Bosch as well as select manufacturers’ tracks
Electronic convenience brake - quickly stops the blade for less downtime between repeated cuts
Pivoting dust port - rotates 360° directing dust or optional vac hose away from body when saw is held in either hand
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@dellusionportland8867 6 месяцев назад

That is not true when you say that the profactor batteries are not compatible with Bosch other tools. They are compatible with all the cordless tools, since their first cordless tool from way back in 2007. I have all their cordless tools and they all fit on their old tools and their old batteries on the new tools. This coming from a Lifetime Bosch user for over 23 years. Very detailed video sir. Informative. Much respect.

@robertrada4783 6 месяцев назад

In the US market, for whatever reason, they branded the 12ah batteries “Profactor Exclusive” and stuck a tab on it so that it only keys into specific tools. I only use them on the tablesaw anyway, but still, really stupid. Makita has been doing the same thing with the XGT platform (but in all markets) where random XGT batteries don’t work with random XGT tools.

@dellusionportland8867 6 месяцев назад

@@robertrada4783 What they mean by Profactor Exlusive is, in terms of the power, for the more heavy duty, power consumption tools, the Profactor Batteries are made to handle that load. It does not mean they are not backwards compatible,because they are. I have many of them(Profactor Batteries) and use them on my old Bosch 18V Tools from since 2007 and vice versa,with my old 18V Batteries(1st types of 18V Bosch Batteries) from 2007 on my new Profactor Tools. I will not get the brute power with the old 18V batteries on my Profactor Tools, but they still work on my Profactor Tools. Much respect.

@robertrada4783 6 месяцев назад

@@dellusionportland8867 The US market 12ah batteries have a tab that prevents them from being used on most tools. I did not believe it at first but it is true. This coming from a lifetime love/hate relationship with Bosch for over forty years. 😉 The 8ah and 4ah batteries are compatible across all tools just as they are in the rest of the world.

@robertrada4783 6 месяцев назад

@@dellusionportland8867 I live in the US. I have US market 12ah batteries. They have a tab on them. They don’t fit on most Bosch tools. AFAIK, this is only the case in North America. My acquaintances around the world were stunned when I showed them on video.

@dellusionportland8867 6 месяцев назад

@@robertrada4783 Wow! That is strange indeed. I understand what you say, sir. I am sorry you experienced that. Much respect.

@TheUnlocking Год назад

Honestly, this is probably THE best Bosch demo video I've seen. And I've watched many - German, American and British. However, I missed the red button you mentioned for changing blades. I wish you could have shown your audience how that's done. Otherwise, this is a brilliant video. Thanks for sharing.

@stepansavelyonok5532 2 года назад

Today I got makita xgt right blade saw for around 270$ with battery and charger. I was really impressed and I will stick with it rather than rear handle. Sold my old 36v and waiting to test 40v rear handle.

@4thewinak 2 года назад

Good stuff

@MasteringMayhem 2 года назад

That is a beautiful PRO Factor circular saw. Appreciate your reviews. NEW Subscriber here. I hope you and yours are doing well. May 2022 bring you much success.

@4thewinak 2 года назад

same to you friend!

@d1986ben Год назад

Just ordered this… I’m heavy into bosch 18v ecosystem. Kinda disappointed that they can’t release a 7 1/4 track saw

@4thewinak Год назад

i not sure if anyone has a 7-1/4 inch track saw

@MadLadsAnonymous 6 месяцев назад

I think Bosch now has the GKS 18V-70 L, which is a 7 1/4" blade left saw that works on a track. Mafell should have some plunge or track compatible saws for a 190 mm blade size (7.25")

@robertrada4783 6 месяцев назад

@@4thewinakMafell indeed do and have done so.

@austinjt4264 2 года назад

The plastic grip or teeth that use to adjust the saw depth, actually, if plastic were well build, it would be more durable than Metal or Aluminum. Because Metal & SS rust... while aluminum has to be thick... but either way, all of these will be easily worn out. I find plastic to be more durable, if it's fiber glass reinforced.

@King-Kazma Год назад

Yep. Modern glass or carbon reinforced thermoplastics are stronger and more wear resistant than a lot of aluminium alloys, particularly those used to cast parts.

@Root_Toor 2 года назад

👍🏼

@billr4677 Год назад

BTW no argument needed it’s not a track saw. It’s a strong arm circular saw with track comparability. Just as your title states and perhaps this should have been in your opening remarks. I know I’m sounding critical and to some extent I am. However, if one is going to make statements that are misleading or incorrect then one should welcome the correct information. In an effort to ensure I wasn’t spreading dis/misinformation I’ve copied and pasted the product information “This circular saw delivers corded performance from an 18V cordless 7-1/4 In. saw. The Bosch GKS18V-25GC 18V 7-1/4 In. BITURBO Brushless™ Circular Saw has a 2-1/2 In. cut capacity, easily cutting through 2X (“two by”) material across the entire bevel range. This circ saw is part of the PROFACTOR™ System, which pairs BITURBO Brushless™ Technology with a CORE18V® High Power Battery. BITURBO Brushless™ Technology is a high-performance motor and drive-train system designed to deliver power comparable to high-demand corded tools. Its ECO mode helps get the job done by extending runtime by up to 30%. One-Touch depth-adjustment allows quick, accurate change with one hand. An onboard user interface provides speed-setting control with six settings and tool feedback. It features connectivity (module sold separately), which links users to a connected device via the Bosch Toolbox App to customize settings and receive detailed feedback. It has a 0-50° bevel range, and the auxiliary handle improves stability and handling. The saw is compatible with Bosch as well as select manufacturers’ track-guidance systems, enabling users to make straight cuts fast. It has an electronic convenience brake for less downtime between cuts and a 360° pivoting port directing dust away from the body when the saw is held in either hand.” Hope this clarifies your suspicions that indeed this isn’t a track saw and indeed isn’t for precision cutting. It’s likely a job-site saw for accurate cutting of sheet goods using a wide verity of competitor tracks. It’s certainly clearer to me that I need to be looking for a different saw. One that is indeed a track saw.

@ABEULER1981 Год назад

SLOW DOWN it's not a race. Let the Tool do the Work for you. Just what I was Taught. And my Opinion. Respectfully

@4thewinak Год назад

Agreed that’s the proper way.

@saiiiiiii1 2 года назад

The german Bosch site says that the 12Ah Procore is compatible with all 18V Bosch professional tools no matter how old. Wonder where you got the information from that it's just for the BiTurbo tools?

@4thewinak 2 года назад

I should've showed it in the video. But the 12 amp hour battery will just not fit on my other 18 V tools like the Bosch freak. They have plastic tabs there that prevent it from sliding in all the way on some tools

@robertrada4783 6 месяцев назад

It’s a surprise gift for the North American market that they already burned most of their bridges with. Literally, the 12ah batteries are marketed as “Profactor Exflusive”, have an extra tab and only certain tools are keyed to take them. I presume it’s to keep people from importing American market tools that are usually sold at bargain prices. Ironically, until very recently, Americans had to resort to importing all of the cordless tools Bosch didn’t bother to sell here.

@saiiiiiii1 6 месяцев назад

@@robertrada4783 Kind of makes sense. But don't worry we germans have other tool problems. The prices for Milwaukee tools here are sometimes double (or even more) than the prices in the US.

@robertrada4783 6 месяцев назад

@@saiiiiiii1 I do want to live in a world where a carpenter is looking at a Mafell saw and a Milwaukee saw and they’re both the same price. I would be thoroughly entertained.

@yz1235 Год назад

Great vid, thx! Does this saw have a 45 positive bevel stop?

@dariusdomarkas5300 Год назад

Waiting Bosch PROFACTOR GKT18V-20GCL.

@ryanstephens1496 7 месяцев назад

5.5” blade though

@monbaby77 Год назад

Profactor in US = Biturbo?

@dellusionportland8867 6 месяцев назад

Yes, correct.

@levrone0075 8 месяцев назад

great detailed review , few points streamline your speech, eg. dont have to read out all the numbers just say the average lots of techmical inaccuracies eg. lots of false information regarding the procore batteries!

@robertrada4783 6 месяцев назад

Lots of correct information if you are in the United States. They went out of their way to be different here.

@levrone0075 6 месяцев назад

@@robertrada4783 I mean fundamental principals of of batteries.

@brianb1179 Год назад

Great review , I really like this saw , I am wondering , I see lots of information saying that it is recommended to use the 8 or 12 amp batteries for full power and potential , I am heavily invested into the Bosch tools , but unfortunately I have yet to buy any with the 8 or 12 amp batteries , I am curious to know if anyone has tried it with the 6.3 core battery , I would love to find out if it will work with with the 6.3 better than the new 4.0 core or obviously the typical 4 amp batteries

@Wohlfe Год назад

I've used it with 4Ah batteries just fine, the profactor batteries just give it a bit more power. Haven't pushed it hard enough for the 4Ah to bog down but I'm sure I could if I tried.

@engineer_alv Год назад

I don't have the 6.3 battery but it has to perform better than a single row 4Ah CORE Battery. If the old 4Ah battery with 18650 cells performs the same if not a smidge better then the CORE 4Ah battery, then the 6.3 CORE with higher discharge cells should be better than both.

@King-Kazma Год назад

If you aren’t cutting framing, or thick engineered wood beams etc, or running the saw hard for an extended time, then the 8ah or 12 aren’t essential. The 8ah is unwieldy on drills, so I only really use it on the circular saw, recip, and occasionally my grinder. It is nice to have, sure, but you can make do with regular batteries until you really need it. For general use, regular 4-6ah Bosch batteries work fine.

@MadLadsAnonymous 6 месяцев назад

The new Core+ 8Ah batteries yae tabless cells and allegedly run +70% longer.