Runs on Platinum series 24-volt Ni-cad batteries (two included)
Also includes one-hour charger, carbide circular saw blade, rip fence, two reciprocating saw blades, and case
Editorial Review:
If you're having trouble finding a cordless combo kit that packs enough cutting capacity at an affordable price, give this 24-volt package from Bosch a try. The blade-left circular saw offers as much power and capacity as you could ask for in a cordless saw. It can easily cut regular 1-1/2-inch-thick material at a full 50-degree bevel, and the bevel mechanism has a positive stop at 45 degrees. The saw features tool-free, rear-pivot depth-of-cut adjustments and tool-free bevel adjustments. The wrench for blade changes stores in a clip right on the base. The rear battery configuration on this saw allowed Bosch to give the tool good, even balance while maintaining a nice low profile.
In this kit, Bosch teams the circular saw with a burly 24-volt reciprocating saw that provides plenty of heavy-duty cutting power. Its 0 to 2,300 spm speed ranks it with many corded reciprocating saws in raw cutting speed. The reciprocating saw also features tool-free blade changing and shoe adjustments, and, in a feature unique to Bosch's reciprocating saws, the user can switch the stroke length from 3/4 inch for precision plunge cuts to 1-1/4 inch for faster cuts. For a reciprocating saw, it's relatively easy on the arms, and for a cordless model, its power can't be beat.
The batteries on Bosch's 24-volt tools are 2 amp hr ni-cads, made for Bosch by Panasonic. While we really like the padded grips Bosch uses on its cordless tools, the 24-volt battery does add a little extra heft to these tools, and no matter how nice the grip is, you will notice the extra weight if you carry these tools around all day. This kit is ideal for contractors and other professionals looking for heavy-duty tools at a great price. The full kit includes the 6-1/2-inch circular saw, reciprocating saw, two 24-volt batteries, a one-hour charger, a carbide circular saw blade, a rip fence, two reciprocating saw blades, and a case that holds it all. --Brian Trinen
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Very handy for light to medium duty work
Purchased the 24 V reciprocating & circular saw combo kit some two years back. I'm an electrician, not a professional carpenter, but I do take on remodeling projects from time to time. I've enjoyed decent mileage (a host of window replacements, two kitchens and four bathrooms) out of both these tools, but I've had some problems as well. When the reciprocating saw gets to vibrating - as reciprocating saws will - the battery pack falls out! Drop that sucker on it's head one time too many, and you're... more info
Awesome Raw Power!
I purchased the Bosch 24 volt with the Drill, Flashlight, Circular Saw, and reciprocating saw. This set is nothing short of awesome! The reciprocating saw blasts through a very thick metal pipe like it was butter! I didn't expect to finish that job on one battery but I was wrong. I have no doubt it could have cut that pipe 50 times on that one charge, it didn't even slow slightly. The drill is the same story, true corded power. I'm 6'5" and 265 lbs and the drill "caught" while drilling 1/4" steel with a 1/2... more info
