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Bosch CS20 15-Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Direct Connect | List Price: $248.00
Discount Price: $124.99
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Brand: Bosch
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Circular saw with a powerful 15 Amp motor
- Direct Connect Cord System for no end plug snagging, easy cord repairs and easy tool storage
- Adjustable bevel and depth levers
- Unmatched line of sight for accurate cuts
- Bevel Detent System for fast adjustments to common cutting angles 22.5 and 45 degrees
Bosch Safety Recall and Inferior Synthetic Base Plate [Posted on 2005-05-24]
Never really got to use the saw because of the safety recall and the possibility of an "amputation" if I chose to ignore the recall. While this was a minor problem the problem with the plastic base plate would have been a lifetime pain! The base plate lacks dimensional stability in that it will not accept the rip fence insertion without a significant use of force and again more force or a rubber mallet is called for if you need to move it to your desired rip dimension. Additionally the set screw for the rip fence comes with a spring that is to long thus requiring more force during all my aborted attempts to screw it into the base plate! I further found it physically impossible to screw the set screw into the base plate without the spring in place! I own a lot of Bosch tools and have never experienced these kinds of problems with Bosch or any other brand. I returned the saw to the vendor I purchased it from citing poor tool quality as the reason.
Bosch Does it Again [Posted on 2007-01-21]
The Bosch CS20 is the best circular saw I've ever used. It has power to cut through the toughest jobs. The direct connect cord is best explained by - "why didn't someone think of this before?" The hook hangs the saw perfectly on rafters, joists, and saw horses. This saw is light and tough. This saw is sturdy and extemely well made. The final selling point is that it bevels to 56 degrees. This saw is the whole package.
Bosch CS20 , much better out there ! [Posted on 2007-11-01]
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.
Was a nice saw at first [Posted on 2008-01-09]
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.
just about perfect [Posted on 2008-02-22]
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.
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