Comes with an FSN 1400 guide rail kit for safe saw guidance, increased precision and faster working (also compatible with Festool, Makita and Mafell rails) I’ll start this off by saying that I am a person partial to Makita products as I have faithfully used them for years.

Equipped with a brushless motor, the tool delivers high performance with reduced maintenance requirements, providing a longer lifespan and increased efficiency compared to traditional brushed motors.

Bosch GKT 18V-52 GC 18v BITURBO 140mm Plunge Saw & FSN 1600 Guide Rail Inc 2x 5.5Ah Batteries, 1x Charger & L-Boxx 0615990M0B

With a soft start mechanism, the tool gradually increases its speed upon activation, preventing sudden jerks or movements that can affect the accuracy of the cut or potentially cause damage to the material. The first is the depth of cut. This is determined by the size of the blade and the depth of the throat plate. For most applications, a depth of 2-3 inches will be sufficient. However, for more intricate work, a saw with a deeper throat plate may be necessary.

Next Day products are available across most of the UK, however, restrictions apply in certain areas postcode area: Welcome to Bradfords Building Supplies – your trusted local trade Builders Merchant since 1770, providing building supplies throughout the South West; Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and even into Hertfordshire and Worcestershire! At Bradfords, we have over 250 years of industry experience, providing high quality Landscaping, Kitchens and Bathrooms, Plumbing and Heating, Tools and Workwear, Tool hire, Timber and general building materials to skilled builders, DIY and home owners within our communities. The GKT 18V-52 GC Professional cordless plunge saw delivers corded performance at superior mobility in Bosch's 18 V category. Its innovative BITURBO brushless technology provides maximum cordless cutting performance fully equal to corded plunge saws. The saw offers superior mobility due to its uniquely compact design allowing operation with only one battery. Its very compact tool design enables the closest distance between the saw blade and the wall at only 10mm. Also, I was very happy to see it come with two guide rails, a connecter bar, and a bag. Plus, the plunge depth is an impressive 55mm. The Bosch plunge saws have a maximum cutting depth of 57 mm (the GKT 55 GCE) and 52 mm (the GKT 18V-52 GC). The models offer a bevel angle of between -1° and 47° for making mitre cuts. This means that undercutting the mitre angle is not a problem either.

Of all the saws tested, the plunge cuts were the cleanest. As mentioned before, the Festool comes very close in cut precision, but this saw takes that level of precision to the next level.

Being one of the most expensive saws on this list, I was looking for superior build and quality. As expected, DeWalt definitely delivered and went above and beyond in all areas. The GKT 18V-52 GC Professional cordless plunge saw delivers corded performance and superior compactness in Bosch´s 18 V category. Its innovative BITURBO Brushless technology and ProCORE18V provide maximum cordless cutting performance fully equal to corded 1,620 W plunge saws. The saw offers superior mobility due to its uniquely compact design allowing operation with only one battery. Its very compact tool design enables the closest distance between the saw blade and the wall at only 10 mm. Equipment & Application For this category, I looked for a saw that had a good quality build as well as a price that wouldn’t break the bank. Even though I stated from the beginning that I was partial and personally owned multiple Makita products, but being unbiased, it is still clear that the Makita plunge saw is a perfect combination of the aforementioned criteria. Keep in mind, though, that the saw does not come with a guide rail, and you will have to buy this separately. Even given that, the price is still considerably lower than the most expensive saws. A very close and also great choice would be the Scheppach plunge saw. Best Budget Plunge Saw The second factor to consider is the size of the motor. A larger motor will be able to handle more strenuous cutting tasks. However, it is also important to consider the weight of the saw. A heavier saw can be more difficult to manoeuvre, making it more difficult to make accurate cuts.

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So to start, what exactly is a plunge saw and why is it so important for my kitchen renovation? Furthermore, why is a plunge cut saw different from a regular circular saw? These are all questions that will be answered momentarily. Innovative BITURBO brushless motor for maximum cordless cutting performance equal to a 1620 W corded plunge saw (designed for maximum performance with a ProCore battery ≥ 5.5 Ah) A plunge cut involves any cut that is in the interior of a piece of wood. Think of a square cut out of a rectangle. These drills have a specific job of being precise and clean with the cuts as oftentimes, tight and specific parameters are needed for whatever may be installed into the hole. This is something that a regular circular saw simply can’t do efficiently. So we need to add some kind of guide rail for the saw to run along precisely. This ensures stability and precision.

Bluetooth connectivityfor further customisation and control of this Bosch 18V plunge saw via the Bosch Toolbox app Maximum cordless cutting performance equal to a corded saw due to the new BITURBO brushless technology. The tools are equipped with speed preselection for sawing different materials. In the case of the cordless plunge circular saw, it is even possible to individually set the speed levels using the user interface (HMI) and a smartphone. The GKT 18V-52 GC Professional cordless plunge saw delivers corded performance and superior compactness in Bosch's 18v category. Its innovative BITURBO Brushless technology and ProCORE18V provide maximum cordless cutting performance fully equal to corded 1,620 W plunge saws.The plunge saws can be used not only with Bosch guide rails, but also with many competitors' rails. All of the plunge saws can also be connected to a dust extractorto ensure a clean working environment. Bosch GKT 18 V-52 GC+GCY 30-4 Professional 18 V Plunge Saw - Better than a corded plunge saw: Superior mobility with corded performance in the 18V category I really enjoyed the soft grip handles for comfort and control. Also, the Universal vacuum system adapter with 360 rotation was a nice added feature. I had a bag lying around and was easily able to attach it to this. On a final note, for its price, the Tritons motor was 1400 watts of raw power, which is normally only reserved for models that are a couple of hundred pounds more. As the second cheapest saw on this list, I was really pleased with the quality of the build as well as its cutting power.