Bosch PKS 18 LI Review

The Bosch PKS 18 LI Circular Saw is a powerful, highly manoeuvrable and easy to use tool which provides an effective means of cutting laminate, squared timber, material panels, and much more. We like its high cutting capacity of up to 36mm at 46 degrees and 48mm at 90 degrees. It has a specially designed CutControl function which allows for more precise and easier straight cutting.

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One feature of interest is the Bosch PKS 18 LI Circular Saw's vacuum cleaner adaptor which lets you directly extract dust from the cutting area. The saw is cordless, meaning you can take it where it's needed without worrying about power socket access or having to find an extension lead. It takes an 18V lithium-ion battery which is compatible with other Bosch tools.

About Bosch

Bosch are a brand of home/kitchen appliances, garden/landscaping equipment, power/hand tools, and more. Their product range is extensive and includes screwdrivers, drills/drivers, right-angle drills, rotary hammers, impact drivers/wrenches, combo kits, band saws, blowers, caulk/adhesive guns, and more. Bosch have a reputation for excellent design and quality.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Suitability / Performance - The Bosch PKS 18 LI Circular Saw is an easy to handle tool which achieves precise/straight cuts. It's suitable for cutting laminate, squared timber, material panels, and more. It has a blade diameter of 150mm and a guide plate width of 133mm. It achieves a cutting depth of up to 36mm at 46 degrees and 48mm at 90 degrees.
• Power - As a cordless tool, you're given a high level of freedom, and are able to use the tool on sites without power access. It takes an 18V lithium-ion battery and achieves a maximum speed of 3800RPM. Note that the battery is sold separately. The battery is compatible with a range of Bosch tools, so you might have one already if you've bought Bosch tools in the past.
• CutControl Function - The saw has a CutControl function which lets you precisely guide the saw along a straight line.
• Vacuum Cleaner Adaptor - The Bosch PKS 18 LI Circular Saw has an integrated vacuum cleaner adaptor which lets you directly extract dust into a vacuum cleaner.
• Weight - The saw is ultra-lightweight, weighing only 2.6kg.
• Accessories - Included with the saw is a circular saw blade and a rip fence. It's packaged inside of a cardboard box.

Video

There's a video of the Bosch PKS 18 LI Circular Saw on amazon.co.uk.

Summary

Overall, the Bosch PKS 18 LI Circular Saw is a powerful and conveniently designed tool which easily cuts a wide range of material (as listed above). We particularly like its CutControl functionality which lets you achieve straighter cuts. We also like its high cutting capacity (36mm at 46 degrees and 48mm at 90 degrees), as well as its cordless design and its in-built vacuum cleaner adaptor. We rate the Bosch PKS 18 LI Circular Saw 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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