Bosch GSA 1100 E Review

The Bosch GSA 1100 E Sabre Saw is a powerful, well designed and easy to use tool which lets you easily cut wood, plastic, ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, concrete, and stone. It has a 28mm stroke length and has a powerful 1100W motor which generates a maximum stroke rate of 2700 strokes per minute. The tool has a high cutting capacity of 230mm in wood and 20mm in metal profiles/pipes.

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The Bosch GSA 1100 E Sabre Saw is designed with ease of use and practicality in mind. It has an ergonomic handle for comfortable use, and has a rubber-coated gear housing for durability. We like the saw's LED lighting which illuminates your immediate working area. We also like its SDS system which allows for quick blade changing without the need for tools.

About Bosch

Bosch are a brand of home appliances, power/hand tools, garden machinery, and accessories. Their range of tools includes drills, hammer drills, impact drivers, dust extraction systems, grinders, rotary hammers, demolition hammers, multi-tools, routers, sanders, saws, and more. Bosch are known for their high quality and durable products.

Specification

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• Suitability / Performance - The Bosch GSA 1100 E Sabre Saw is designed to cut wood, plastic, ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, concrete, and stone. It has a stroke length of 28mm and a maximum stroke rate of 2700 strokes per minute. It cuts up to 230mm deep in wood and up to 20mm deep in metal profiles/pipes.
• Power - The saw has a powerful 1100W motor which provides high, reliable and consistent power.
• SDS System - The saw has an SDS system which allows for quick and easy blade changing without the use of tools.
• LED Illumination - The Bosch GSA 1100 E Sabre Saw has integrated LED lights which let you see more easily. It's ideal for if you're working in tight spaces with little illumination.
• Design - The saw is well designed. It has an ergonomic handle which provides firm and comfortable gripping. It also has rubber-coated gear housing for durability. The saw weighs only 3.6kg.
• Metal Hook - The Bosch GSA 1100 E Sabre Saw has a metal hook which lets you conveniently hang it up after use.

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Summary

Overall, the Bosch GSA 1100 E Sabre Saw is a well designed tool which is ideal for cutting wood, plastic ferrous/non-ferrous metals, concrete and stone. We particularly like its powerful 1100W motor which generates a maximum stroke rate of 2700 strokes per minute. We also like its SDS system (for quick, easy and tool-free blade changing), its LED lighting, and its ergonomic handle. We rate the Bosch GSA 1100 E Sabre Saw 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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