GKT 18V-52GC - BOSCH Biturbo Plunge saw | GKT18V-20GCL 

Haha what are you mainly purchasing it for?

Glad it helped mate 🤙

Couldn't agree more mate. The festool is super nice, but the Bosch gets it done. It's annoying not being able to pick up a blade wherever. I've been grabbing those Milwaukee ones from totaltools.

I have both the festool and Bosch tracks too, I'd have to agree with you on the flex however I have gotten used to it. But yeah, really great saws, im a massive fan

Yeah definitely a good thing being compatible with other tracks. Great little saw. Got the festool too, but the Bosch is so easy to whip out. Cheers for watching legend 🤙

All depends on what type of work you're doing. For a site carpenter, the gks18v-68gc would be fine for most applications, and much more versatile. For a finish carpenter or a cabinet maker, the plunge saw is the move. It's hard to beat that versatility.

Hey Petr. Sorry for the late reply. I think the dedicated plunge saw will give you more accuracy and control. If you’re doing precision work, get the plunge. If you’re just breaking down plywood etc, the 18v-68gc might do the trick as it’s way more versatile

Yeah by the time I plug it into the vac, it might as well be corded anyways

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Hey mate! Yeah the blade is fairly hard to come by in Australia too. I often have to go to specialist tool stores instead of general hardware stores, and even then, they only have one option. The other down side to this small, thin blade over something like the corded festool is it tends to bend when cutting something like hardwood. However it is still a great tool.

Hey Rob. The thicker blade on the festool is nice. If you don't have a sharp blade on the Bosch, it will bend due to being a thinner kerf. It's understandable due to it being 18v, just something to keep in mind. It's hard to fault the festool

Rob; I started out with Festool TS55, went over to Mafell; I had the Mafell MT55cc and now have the Bosch GKT55. Both great saws. For plunge cuts in hard materials the Mafell is slightly more prone to kickback, in my opinion due to the lack of a front handle, which the GKT55 has. A friend has my MT55cc and it is a brilliant saw, and the cut quality is second to none. However, with the right blade on the Bosch (Blue expert blades) I cut Oak, Corian, laminated panels etc and there is nothing to complain about. With all that in mind I was a little hesitant towards the 140mm blade options and the GKT 52. Well, turns out I needn't worry. The saw is perfect for my intended use, interior carpentry and every now and then flooring and decking. It replaces a Mafell KSS40 18V in my case - which some people might raise an eyebrow over - but the Bosch suits me better, I use it on my "left over" Mafell rails and I researched the blades before committing to the GKT52. It cuts like a champ. One thing to consider is that the "battery optimized" blades from Bosch are same size blade/kerf as the previous Top Expert blades but they have shorter teeth! I made sure to source up the previous generation blades and they cut superbly and should last longer. I don't know if it takes a little toll on cut time - perhaps - but I honestly don't feel like the saw is struggling. I trimmed down veneered panels first thing I did and cut was splinterfree on both sides when crosscutting. For hard laminates you need to pre score for best results, I did not have the Top for Laminate blade (which is on order now) which should perform the best. With the correct blade (see GoTools for a comprehensive GKT52 blade guide) you are set for top quality cuts. I love the format of the saw, I have it in a Systainer IV with blades, accessories and a 18V barrel grip jigsaw. Very pleased with the kit, it replaces two other saws for me for use on site. For the most critical cuts in the shop I will still rely on my GKT55CE with the proper blade.

@@hrundgren4352 thanks for your reply. I've still not committed to either, though my apprentice is slowly collecting Bosch 18v tools and has already expressed an interest in buying it off me if I buy the Bosch and don't like it. My TS55 seems to have developed movement between the base and body of the saw so it may be this weekend I finally bite the bullet and purchase the gkt18v52. The relative lack of blade compatibility does very slightly concern me, a 160mm blade is the most common by far and as such I always know I can just pop out and grab a replacement any time rather than ordering them in advance.

@@robkirkham8873 140mm blades are scarce on store shelves. I bought four blades online - and also got a free pro core 5,5ah battery as well as one of the premium saw blades, Top Precision for Wood as a Bosch promo, (!) so I am set for a long time with three great wood blades, two laminate blades and a low tooth count rip blade. They have a dozen blades that fit so if you get one extra or two you need not worry.

That dust coming off the saw is questionable the Mafell is very good with it But I do like the look of the Bosch