Bosch CS20 15 Amp 71/4Inch Circular Saw
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7-1/4, Circular Saw With Direct Connect Cord Management System, Plug Any 12 Gauge Extension Cord Directly Into The Tool, Eliminates Annoying Knots, Snags & Expensive Repairs Of Pulled Out Cords & Cut Cords, Composite Foot Plate, Spindle Lock, Saw Hook, 15A, Anti-Snag Lower Guard, Carry Bag Included. more info
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I like the saw, but………
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I Purchased this saw as a replacement to my 8-year old milwaukee which I loved but finally wore out. I liked the idea of the direct connect cord and the composite plate seemed sturdy. After a few uses the blade guard started sticking open (not good). Bosch apparently had a recall on some older models for the same reason but mine wasn’t involved in the recall. After going past customer service to the complaint department Bosch is taking the saw back to look at it and I’ll be without it for a while. This saw has never been dropped, is very clean and has very little use on it. I have never had a circular saw blade guard stick before. I think this is a huge liability for Bosch. Except for the blade guard issue the saw seems fine (I haven’t dropped it yet so I can’t speak about the others who have). The composite plate is a little flexy for me but it seems to cut straight and true. We’ll see how the repair goes, So far I’m not very happy.
Bosch CS20 POOR DESIGN
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The depth guide level for the shoe has been replaced TWICE in one year. The rip fence guide set screw has stripped out in less than a year! My last saw lasted me 12 years, this saw had problems immediatly
NOT RECOMENDED
owner
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle JigsawBosch CS20 15-Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Direct Connect
Great Saw
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
First off I make my living as a carpenter and have to say that I have used just about every saw out there right now. This saw is awesome!!. The direct connect system is fantasic. The rafter hook is great aswell, especially because I don’t have to bend over and put it down and then pick it back up again after every cut. I just hook it on the saw horse. It is the smoothest circ-saw I have ever used. Plenty of power and light weight too. I only gave it 4 stars, because although the positive detents in the depth adjustment are great, the lever to tighten down the plate isn’t in synced with the detents, if the saw aligns with the detets, the lever can’t travel far enough around to lock tightly. Kind of confuseing I know, but it is a little anoying, I might be able to adjust it a little to fix it I just havn’t had the time. Overall I am very happy with my new CS20.
Great saw
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This was the first Bosch tool I purchased and was impressed. I bought it to replace an almost antique Craftsman that served both my father and myself very well. I liked the idea of the direct connect and the rafter hook. The composite base was a little novel to me but I decided to try it anyway. I have seen the reviews with complaints of the base but have not had any of the problems, I have not dropped my saw from a roof but I haven’t exactly babied it either. The first use was on wet treated lumber for a deck and it performed flawlessly. The saw has great line of sight and is comfortable in hand. You dont get a blast of dust in your face like you do with some saws. The blade that came with the saw very good and lasted quite a long tie. My saw was made in the USA but I have seen that some are made in China which I always try my best to avoid. I don’t know if they are all made there. Mine also came with an excellent 25″ cord that coils very nicely in the bag with the saw. I was a little leary of the bag instead of a plastic case but have come to like it.
New Blade will not cut
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The blade won’t cut but instead burns through the wood. I have followed the instructions to a “T”.
plastic junk
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I like most bosch tools that i’ve owned and used, but this unit needs some serious rethinking from the bosch brains. Way to much fragile plastic for a tool that is inevitably going to take some serious abuse. The table also flexes and moves way to much for consistant, acurate cutting due to the plastic scrap. Bosch needs some good old mag on this pup or some seriously fortified plastic resin. A little redesign and this would probably be a great saw, but till that happens it is a hunk of junk. Wake up u bosch nerds and tune this puppy up.
Bosch CS20 , much better out there !
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I am a professional carpenter. I have had my Makita saw for 24 years and wanted a change, The Bosch CS20 looked like it had some pretty good features and the balance was not bad. After 3 months the composite foot plate has warped making for gouged cuts. I cannot cut a true 45deg bevel with it because of this flaw. The detents are not adjustable. My 45deg locks in at 43.5 deg. This is ubsat in my line of work. Bosch is going to send me another foot plate and bevel indicator but its the same material as the one I have. Bosch NEEDS to produce a replacement aluminum plate like all other quality saws have. They have missed the boat big time in this area. Based on this I would not recommend this saw for the serious tradesman.
just about perfect
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
i’ve used this bosch CS20 quite a few times since i bought it, on jobe and arround home for remodle.
the only thing i could hope for is for this saw to also be battery powered as well (if that were at all possible)my overall openion is this is a great tool with plenty of power.
Was a nice saw at first
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I read all the reviews then finally picked this one over the PCMag saw because if was $40 less.
I loved using the saw at first. It has a great line of sight and is quiet and runs smooth. having an extra long cord is a awesome feature, but it did add $20 to the cost.
but now after 6 months the base plate is warped making it a pain when cutting expensive oak plywood. It rocks from the back left to the front right over 1/8″.
I put an email in to Bosch about a replacement plate but I am scared it will be the same thing and fail again after another 6 months.
Should have spent a little more and got the PC.