Bosch GKS 190 Review

Main view of the Bosch GKS 190 Circular Saw.

Our Rating:

Read our review of the Bosch GKS 190 Circular Saw. Perfect for both soft and hard wood. Features a maximum cutting depth of 70mm at 90 degrees and 50mm at 45 degrees. A compact, lightweight and robust tool with a wood chip clearing system and numerous accessories.

✔ Price £	✅ View current price £ on amazon.co.uk
✔ Colours	Blue
✔ Power	1400W
✔ Cutting Depth & Angle	70mm at 90 Degrees / 50mm at 45 Degrees
✔ Design	Robust / Compact / Easy To Handle
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Our Review

The Bosch GKS 190 Circular Saw is a comfortable, powerful and easy to use tool. It has a high cutting capacity, achieving a maximum cutting depth of 70mm at 90 degrees and 50mm at 45 degrees. At its heart is a powerful 1400W motor which works reliably and has a no load speed of 5500RPM. Included with the saw is a circular saw blade, a parallel guide, and a hex key.

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The Bosch GKS 190 Circular Saw is well designed. It's compact, lightweight (4.2kg) and very robust. It can be manoeuvred easily into position, and is comfortable to use thanks to its ergonomic design. We like its wood chip deflector which keeps the saw's cutting path free of debris. Included with the saw is a circular saw blade, a parallel guide, and a hex key.

About Bosch

Bosch are a brand of home appliances, kitchen appliances, hand tools, power tools, garden machinery/equipment, and accessories. Their range includes drills, hammer drills, impact drivers, dust extraction systems, grinders, routers, sanders, saws, and more. Bosch are a well known brand with a reputation for durable products.

Close up view of the Bosch GKS 190 Circular Saw.

Specification

We now look at the features:

Performance - The Bosch GKS 190 Circular Saw has a saw blade with a 190mm diameter. It saws wood to a depth of 80mm and has a bore diameter of 30mm. It achieves a maximum cutting depth of 70mm at 90 degrees and 50mm at 45 degrees.
Power - The saw has a powerful 1400W motor which has a no load speed of 5500RPM. It allows for the smooth cutting of both hard and soft wood.
Design - The saw has a compact, lightweight (4.2kg) and robust design. It's easy to handle and has a comfortable ergonomic design.
Dust / Chip Clearing - The Bosch GKS 190 Circular Saw has a wood chip deflector which removes dust and wood chips from the tool's cutting path. You can also connect the tool up to a vacuum cleaner for direct dust extraction.
Accessories - Included with the saw is a circular saw blade, a parallel guide, and a hex key.

Summary

Overall, the Bosch GKS 190 Circular Saw is a high performance tool which cuts hard and soft wood easily, achieving a maximum cutting depth of 70mm at 90 degrees and 50mm at 45 degrees. We particularly like its powerful 1400W motor which delivers consistent power when the blade is under load. We also like its compact/lightweight design and its wood chip clearing system. We rate the Bosch GKS 190 Circular Saw 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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