Thanks for the review! Still waiting for this thing to become available. It would have been nice if Bosch found a way to remotely trigger the shop vac from the tool.
Dear Sir/Madam, Amongst all the major manufacturers, Metabo is the only one to the best of my knowledge that offers a system that can be used with any brand & at a very competitive price to boot (www.amazon.de/-/en/dp/B08MFJH92Y/?coliid=I2K0MP021V3MZY&colid=2UWMDXCIP37D2&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it). The beauty of this particular set is that one could have say a Festool cleaner just as I do & connect it to any cordless tools such as a Mafell or Bosch circular saw. All other systems are dedicated just as their batteries are which means not only must you have the right brand extractor but either tool or battery ( as in Festool's case). Hope this helps. Kind regards.
@@carterscustomrods will this identical saw be releasing from Bosch in a left sided blade saw?? If so I will not use mine and return it and wait on the left bladed version as this right side is a pain to see your cut line.
@@carterscustomrods I found a picture of the overseas left bladed version after doing some research. It is called the GKS 18V-70 L. Check it out if you haven’t already. I would definitely return mine or sell it for this left bladed version. Thank you for the heads up.
I have the classic corded Mafell for many years that served me well from cutting anything from floor boards to Hardy plank for the kitchen. Together with an Asbestos certified Metabo vac, no mess. I was looking for a cordless version, also to do rough and quick cuts. I have plenty of 4AH and 8AH Bosch batteries, so I was looking at the GCN. What to expect with such a saw in comparison to a classic track saw? Considering that the Mafell kit now trades for $1,800 with rails, the Bosch sounds like a steal.
The lower guard on this saw makes it a little cumbersome as a track saw. Don't get me wrong it works, just not as well as the actual track saw. It just takes getting used to. Hope this helps.
It's a 60 tooth, it may be the most you can get on a 7 1/4 blade. I'm going to try some 40 tooth blades as well. I think that's the sweet spot. I used the 24 tooth that came with it for the lumber.
You have a nice saw , I tried to find on Amazon or Ebay this saw but nothing of Bosch GKS18V-25GCN, or may be wrong name of this saw ? Really nice saw .
Thanks for the demonstration. This saw is currently on my short list. Do you know what other track systems this is compatible with? Your video is the first I've seen mention of what other tracks work with this saw. Bosch's own description only said "select manufacturers". Is there any option other than Festool and Bosch?
I can't say for sure, since I owned the festool I was able to try that one, but I couldn't say whether the makita or dewalt, or mafell etc would work. Sorry
when I saw your clip video on RUclips, I just tried to find out , but nothing on Amazon or Ebay, your Bosch saw just have in US , not in EU in this moment , I think so , any way good video mate.
Bosch is an international company, this saw was developed in Germany, before it hit the states. I can't imagine it's not available. Not sure about the model number.
@@tooltipswithtommy ,I saw the Bosch GKS18V 68GC, cool as well but It's not the same yours. Because yours can be chop and cut the wood board from middle and from up to down and and saw blade of yours big enough for me, GKS18V 52 cool as well but saw blade only 52mm (small) .Thanks mate
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Thanks for the review! Still waiting for this thing to become available.
It would have been nice if Bosch found a way to remotely trigger the shop vac from the tool.
Agreed
Dear Sir/Madam,
Amongst all the major manufacturers, Metabo is the only one to the best of my knowledge that offers a system that can be used with any brand & at a very competitive price to boot (www.amazon.de/-/en/dp/B08MFJH92Y/?coliid=I2K0MP021V3MZY&colid=2UWMDXCIP37D2&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it). The beauty of this particular set is that one could have say a Festool cleaner just as I do & connect it to any cordless tools such as a Mafell or Bosch circular saw. All other systems are dedicated just as their batteries are which means not only must you have the right brand extractor but either tool or battery ( as in Festool's case). Hope this helps. Kind regards.
@@carterscustomrods will this identical saw be releasing from Bosch in a left sided blade saw?? If so I will not use mine and return it and wait on the left bladed version as this right side is a pain to see your cut line.
@@carterscustomrods great to know thank you I didn’t know this and hope it happens soon.
@@carterscustomrods I found a picture of the overseas left bladed version after doing some research. It is called the GKS 18V-70 L. Check it out if you haven’t already. I would definitely return mine or sell it for this left bladed version. Thank you for the heads up.
I have the classic corded Mafell for many years that served me well from cutting anything from floor boards to Hardy plank for the kitchen. Together with an Asbestos certified Metabo vac, no mess. I was looking for a cordless version, also to do rough and quick cuts. I have plenty of 4AH and 8AH Bosch batteries, so I was looking at the GCN. What to expect with such a saw in comparison to a classic track saw? Considering that the Mafell kit now trades for $1,800 with rails, the Bosch sounds like a steal.
The lower guard on this saw makes it a little cumbersome as a track saw. Don't get me wrong it works, just not as well as the actual track saw. It just takes getting used to. Hope this helps.
I have this saw and I have using it Makita/Powertec guide rails. I noticed some play on those rails. How's the play on the bosch guide rails?
There's very little if any. I do have the actual track saw, which is adjustable, and obviously it's better.
Thanks mate,looks good
For those in Oz and NZ the Ozito track also fits :-)
What Diablo blade is that and how many teeth? I plan on getting a few Diablo blades when mine comes in. Good video keep them coming.
It's a 60 tooth, it may be the most you can get on a 7 1/4 blade. I'm going to try some 40 tooth blades as well. I think that's the sweet spot. I used the 24 tooth that came with it for the lumber.
It's the do760a
Still waiting on mine from acme tool it's been a month and keeps getting rerouted. Metabo's coming out one with the cross cutting track
I ordered from Amazon, and got it a month before the estimated ship date.
You have a nice saw , I tried to find on Amazon or Ebay this saw but nothing of Bosch GKS18V-25GCN, or may be wrong name of this saw ? Really nice saw .
I bought mine from Amazon
I wonder how is this model versus Makita's 40V XGT HS004G CS
Good question, I haven't used any of the makita 40v tools, so I can't really give you an honest comparison.
Thanks for the demonstration. This saw is currently on my short list.
Do you know what other track systems this is compatible with? Your video is the first I've seen mention of what other tracks work with this saw. Bosch's own description only said "select manufacturers". Is there any option other than Festool and Bosch?
I can't say for sure, since I owned the festool I was able to try that one, but I couldn't say whether the makita or dewalt, or mafell etc would work. Sorry
Ozito works
when I saw your clip video on RUclips, I just tried to find out , but nothing on Amazon or Ebay, your Bosch saw just have in US , not in EU in this moment , I think so , any way good video mate.
Bosch is an international company, this saw was developed in Germany, before it hit the states. I can't imagine it's not available. Not sure about the model number.
Try GKS18V 68GC, or do a search for bosch saws.
@@tooltipswithtommy ,I saw the Bosch GKS18V 68GC, cool as well but It's not the same yours. Because yours can be chop and cut the wood board from middle and from up to down and and saw blade of yours big enough for me, GKS18V 52 cool as well but saw blade only 52mm (small) .Thanks mate
I thought the CN did not work with the track, is that correct
It does work with a couple different manufactures tracks.
Need more tray!! The dog
Totally agree, I'll get him into all my videos if possible.
lol Your brother must be very young…
He's actually autistic.