Bosch Professional 18V System Cordless Reciprocating Saw GSA 18 V-LI C (Compact Version, 3 x reciprocating Saw Blades, excluding Rechargable Batteries and Charger, L-BOXX)

I already own the Bosch GSA 1100 E which is the corded 240V 1100W version and is a formidable reciprocating saw. I purchased this item (Bosch GSA 18V – LI C) to compliment it’s mains-powered big brother so I could have the best of both worlds; raw power for bigger demolition jobs and a lightweight, compact, battery option for convenience, portability and one-handed operation in tighter areas. There is no denying that the mains version is significantly more muscular, but I admit the GSA 18V – LI C has greater cutting power than I anticipated and will steal more territory from the plug-in goliath than I had thought. The GSA 18V does not suffer from vibration. It is a refined product, comfortable to use with a decent LED light and as I say, plenty of power. Highly impressive and recommended. This saw is very flexible in the sense that a multitude of different blades are available for different applications. It is essential that you use the correct blades for the job, e.g. don’t think that if a blade is labelled for ‘wood’ that it will work well for (small) tree branches. Green wood and timber require wholly different blade types, as of course do plastic and metal, so if you are new to reciprocating saws, expect to build up a collection of blades and interchange them accordingly. Changing the blade is very simple and the locking sleeve for the blade is strongly constructed of metal and seems very tough. The blade can be mounted either way up, i.e the blade teeth can face up or down. The GSA 18V has terrific build quality, it feels sturdy and well-engineered but it is not a ‘heavy duty’ saw and no amount of macho Bosch videos can change that. In tight corners, up a tree or in areas where portability is essential, it is fantastic. However, if demolishing a wooden deck for instance, I would reach for the 1100 E to deal with the boards and joists with more authority, though the 18V would ultimately do the job. The one area where reciprocating saws offer surprisingly inferior performance is when cutting thick timber. The blade oscillates 21mm, so when applying to a 50mm (2 inch) timber joist, much of the blade will remain within the wood and clog up in the waste produced from the cut. A technique of tilting and moving the blade whilst cutting helps remove the sawdust slurry, but for instance if faced with the need to cut a number of joists before installation, I would never consider using a reciprocating saw, and opt for a mitre saw instead. However, if the joists were already installed and required removing, then the reciprocating saw is a good option. So this is very much a tool that you take to an existing already build item for demolition rather than a tool you’d use to prepare material for installation. In summary, very well engineered, powerful, ergonomic, compact and recommended.

I have generally liked and had good experiences with Bosh Tools. They tend to be a little more expensive than some and I have had mediocre experiences with some of the newer cheaper tools in the range. Especially relating to corded products. Their battery operated products have been relatively good. This saw is in my opinion extremely good. True much of the performance is dictated by the quality of the blades used but the actual tool doesn’t disappoint. It is easy to use, there is just enough weight in it that it cuts under its own weight pretty well. It is comfortable to use with little noticeable vibration and the “pistol grip” design is much better than the traditional design in my opinion. It also feels well made and sturdy and the blade fitting is easy to use and grips the blade solidly. I have not had it long enough to comment on how long batteries will last with it. In summary a good tool that is practical and nice to use.

This is a Bosch product that in its self says everything without any additional waffle but I will just add this is a great addition to my tool kit small light and flexible and can be used with one hand that’s me done need say no more.

An excellent, high quality tool. It's important to know that it's best suited to rough cutting and demolition, pruning and destructive work as opposed to very accurate cutting (for which there are better tools for the job) I've used it to recycle wood pallets into wooden planters. With a S1531L wood blade it shredded the pallet in under 2 mins. Then used it with a finer wood blade to trim the wood into pieces for a planter. Then assembled into wood planter with power drill and screws All done in about 20 mins

This saw works very well and is not too heavy on the battery.

I have swapped to Bosch for almost everything 18v now, I like the quality and handling. This is a very controlable saw, the low speeds allow considerable precision. It is not robust enough to use as a heavy demolition tool, it is more for fiddly cut outs and the odd bit of chopping. It is nicely ballanced and very convenient esp. up a ladder. It has enough power but of course much depends on the blade. I haven't used it on metals but small gauge pipework etc should be no prob.

Great multisaw to add to the Bosch 18v professional system .. cuts through wood and nails like butter.. accuracy not so perfect tho

If you can't always use a regular recip saw, this one comes in handy. It can be easily operated one-handed which sometimes is the only option. It cuts fast and it has a comfortable grip, it's also well-balanced.

Muy contento con la compra. Ya la he usado durante unos meses y es espectacular. No sabía que le iba a sacar tanto partido a una sierra de este estilo, pero desde jardinería hasta bricolaje, se le pueden encontrar mil usos. De hecho, casi es la sierra que más utilizo si no se requieren cortes de precisión. Tiene una fuerza brutal aun siendo de batería y combinado con la hoja de sierra adecuada es imbatible. Por supuesto el precio es superior al de otras marcas, pero vale la pena.

Extrem kompakte und leistungsstarke Akku‑Säbelsäge von Bosch – perfekt für Installations‑, Abbruch- oder Demontagearbeiten im Innenbereich. Trotz geringem Gewicht überzeugt die GSA 18 V‑LI C mit 200 mm Schnitt in Holz und 100 mm in Metall, 2‑Gang‑Geschwindigkeit und kaum spürbaren Vibrationen beim Einsatz. Das werkzeuglose SDS‑System und die LED-Beleuchtung erhöhen den Komfort zusätzlich. Als Teil des Bosch 18 V Systems bin ich flexibel bei Akku & Ladegerät. Absolute Empfehlung – hochwertige Verarbeitung, langlebig und ergonomisch! Extrem niedrige Vibration: durch internen Gegengewicht‑Mechanismus spürbar ermüdungsärmer – ideal bei längerem Einsatz Ergonomisches Design: kompakt, ausgewogen und mit Softgrip‑Bereich – sicher auch in engen oder hohen Arbeitsbereichen SDS‑Schnellwechsel: werkzeugloser Sägeblattwechsel spart Zeit und erleichtert den Wechsel zwischen verschiedenen Materialien Mehr Schutz & Beleuchtung: integriertes LED‑Arbeitslicht und elektronische Motor‑ und Zellschutzfunktionen (EMP & ECP) sorgen für langlebigen Betrieb Klare Kaufempfehlung

Super en veelzijdige zaag ! Ik gebruik deze zaag nu al bijna 5 jaar en ben nog steeds uiterst tevreden. Top product voor deze prijs.

Ho comprato questa sega bosch principalmente per la potatura, almeno per il momento. Mi è arrivata nei tempi previsti compresa la valigetta L-Boxx e le tre lame mostrate in figura, senza batteria. Ho preferito comprare solo il corpo macchina perchè ho già un trapano e una smerigliatrice bosch, comprati sempre qui su Amazon, e già ho il relativo corredo di batterie e caricabatteria compatibili 18V (ho due batterie da 2.0 Ah e due da 6.0 Ah). Ho già testato la sega per potare e va benissimo, ho comprato anche delle lame lunghe originali bosch sempre qui su Amazon, specifiche per la potatura, per tagliare rami di grosse dimesioni (fino a 19 cm) e funziona tutto alla perfezione, ho tagliato rami con un massimo di 12-13 cm e la lama taglia velocemente, senza sbavature e senza fatica. Nel dettaglio, con la lama grande e lunga e basso numero di TPI (denti grandi e largi) si tagliano i rami più grandi e questo mi ha consentito di evitare di usare la motosega o la sega manuale, mentre con la lama più piccola e corta in dotazione, con alto numero di TPI (denti piccoli estretti), sono riuscito a tagliare i rametti piccoli per la vera e propria potatura, altrimenti tutto solo con la lama grande si "strappa" sui rametti piccoli. Credevo che per i rametti piccoli sarebbe stata necessaria solo una buona forbice da potatura ma anche questa sega, se usata delicatamente e senza forzare, riesce a tagliare anche i rametti piccoli e freschi con un buon taglio netto. Come "contro", ma è solo un'annotazione dovuta, diciamo che la macchina, con una bella batteria 18V da 6.0 Ah, fa sentire tutto il suo peso e magari per potature lunghe e continue, soprattutto su rametti piccoli, può stancare il polso per via del peso sostenuto e forse potrebbe essere preferibile una buona forbice da potatura, ma io ho un buon braccio e ce l'ho fatta lo stesso, basta fare qualche pausa ogni tanto e si riesce a proseguire agevolemte, anche perchè tra rami piccoli e grandi con questa sega a batteria e risparmiando l'uso della motosega, o la sega manuale e le forbici, il lavoro scorre molto velocemente rispetto agli altri metodi. Per me il top, sono molto soddisfatto, senza considerare che più in là la userò anche per i lavori di ristrutturazione per taglire tubi di plastica e metallo e quant'altro.

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