NicholasShetley Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Stuart from toolguyd posted an article on some new Bosch recip saws. One is an 18v and the other is corded. The corded one has a 1600 watt motor and has a nearly 12 inch wood cutting capacity. They also contain a counter weight in the gearbox for reduced vibration as well. They are to be released in September in Europe. No word on a USA release yet.http://toolguyd.com/bosch-ergonomic-cordless-corded-reciprocating-saws/?utm_source=post&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=next-posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 I usually love the look of Bosch toolls, but I just threw up a little bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 The battery placement looks like an afterthought Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Definitely different, be interesting to see how they perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltiWpg Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Dust Buster Should have awesome balance though! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisonfangs85 Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Dust Buster Should have awesome balance though! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I was thinking Dust Buster as well. I'll stick with my Milwaukee. This one is a design miss for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Looks a little weird but I would how it will perform Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 interesting to see how well it cuts and the comfort while cutting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 gees I hope to get hands on one of these to find out! i have the new 18V one on the way (like looks like a hackzall), will be interesting to see how it performs too... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I'm not crazy about the looks, but being pretty isn't really what tools are for I guess. Would have been nice to have one to try out while I was tearing my bathroom apart. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 With the battery forward, the balance might be worse than a normal saw. It's definitely different, but I don't see it being more comfortable than a normal design even in odd positions. Hilti got it right years ago, why not just copy them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltiWpg Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 With the battery forward, the balance might be worse than a normal saw. It's definitely different, but I don't see it being more comfortable than a normal design even in odd positions. Hilti got it right years ago, why not just copy them That is one of the most comfortable saws to use, but it's big. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeldfabNeil Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I would think the boschs handle style an battery placement would get in the way. Especially when cutting close to the floor or up going up against a wall. I know you can maneuver the tool but you can only angle it so much. with that said I would still give it a try. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltiWpg Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I don't mean to sound rude here but that thing looks like a childs toy. Matel made, Matel designed, for the little tyke that could. I don't mean to sound rude here but that thing looks like a childs toy. Matel made, Matel designed, for the little tyke that could. Use it, you'll understand the ergonomics. The standard long format makes it easy to get fatigued and promotes an awkward stance. Having the blade much closer to your support hand makes it easier to control and maneuver. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 1 minute ago, HiltiWpg said: Use it, you'll understand the ergonomics. The standard long format makes it easy to get fatigued and promotes an awkward stance. Having the blade much closer to your support hand makes it easier to control and maneuver. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk I can see that, using the short Milwaukee over the long one makes a difference..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigh9916 Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 It's hilti so it will work great Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltiWpg Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I can see that, using the short Milwaukee over the long one makes a difference..... I still have the M12 Fuel Hackzall, love that thing. That tool has come in handy many times! Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigh9916 Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 This looks promising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbirdone Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 On 3/6/2016 at 9:43 PM, Stercorarius said: I usually love the look of Bosch toolls, but I just threw up a little bit. My first thought as well, but if it improves ergonomics and user fatigue I think it will grow on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltiWpg Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 The first time I saw a Hackzall I thought it was fugly. Now I love the design. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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