Nice video, thanks! However now I'm curious: would you please make a video comparison of this vs the Evolution? Which one is the most stable? Which one cuts faster? Which one cuts cleaner? Which one is more precise? I'd love to see it.
I just noticed you use the parallel fence to the right of the of the blade/disk. Several times I used to that same side I’ve experienced some pinching, not enough for kickback but for shooting out the cut off forward, never happened using the fence to the motor side. Have you ever had the issue? Or has been user error from me? Any advice?
Hey Dan , M looking for a Bosch machine , which is a jack of all trades, which can cut marble, tiles & wood for making tables in short small diy projects for home.. I don't mind buying different blades for each purpose if available , do u suggest this gks 190 or do u have a better one in mind ? And what blades should I buy ? Thank Dan
Hi mate, if it's just for home and Diy use I would recommend something like this with a multi purpose blade which are second to none! evolutionpowertools.com/uk/group/st1400/ however if your wanting a more mainstream saw and do not mind switching or spending more on blades I personally prefer the bosch hands down it delivers excellent power more than the Makita or DeWalt saws and depending on what your cutting leaves very clean cuts. Thanks
Hey @@PlumbingGy , Thanks for quick reply.... Probably I didn't tell u i am from India ... So what you shared might be difficult to purchase here due to its unavailability... The 3 main brands we have in India are 1) Bosch 2)Black & Decker 3)DeWalt. So can you suggest me a model from these 3 ... Thanks for the help 😊
Thanks for the great vid. Can you use a smaller blade in your Circular saw then the recommended size? Ie Can a Bosch GKS 190mm Circular Saw use a 185mm or 160mm blade? Can it only fit a 30mm saw blade bore diameter?
I don't know about going all the way down to 160mm, but people definitely use slightly smaller blades. As long as the bore size is right the only real downside is reduced cutting depth.
The specifications state 184mm as the minimum size. It does have to have a 30mm bore. I’ve seen a few 184mm ones that do and come with adapters to fit 20mm and 16mm.
It all depends if it is only for workshop use and van use like u say I would always go corded purely for the consistency and reliability. But if your going to be using it on roofs or high places/ without power then of course I would say battery. Batteries tend to lag/ lose power and become unreliable but they are good for quick use. Thanks
I have a problem with this saw. The sole is quite flexible and it is hard to align the blade to 90 degrees adjusting the little screw that regulates the initial offset. Also, the sole is not flat.
thanks for the very useful video. I think i get the idea from your review, but can i ask you how you would rank this Bosch v Dewalt DWE560 and Makita HS7601J (all being priced similarly it seems). thanks
You know what Giulio, they all have good positives in their defences however my favourite and now go to saw is the bosch, with it being 240v also it delivers great power and hasn't let me down even the blade provided has stood the test. Then I would go DeWalt and finally Makita but that's only my preference and opinion. 👌🏻👍🏻 Thanks
Bought This Sweet Saw Week Ago, It Will be Wood Workhorse In My Shack Shop, But The Shack Workshop is not ready, hell, the shaack is not even with roof as we speak, but i will try to fix it
Hi there, towards the end of your video, you mentioned one of the downsides is.. it being a 240volts.. why is this a downside? 😕 Sorry I’m a newbie looking for a circular saw! 🙈 lol
Just because it requires a mains if it was battery powered like the DeWalt it would mean it will be more portable so up and down ladders roofs lofts that sort of thing would be a lot easier with a battery circular saw rather than a 240 if it's just for home then a 240 is perfectly fine or static on site hope this helps thank you 👍🏻
@@interman7715 Bought a Makita , heard this one cant cut at 90^ degree without modding, . Also the dewalt seems to have some issues with the base plate, and i need it for a poorsman table saw so.,, went for makita, thank you.
To be honest I have two my DeWalt video is on my channel, I love this one as it gives me plenty of freedom with no wires and still packs a punch even today hasn't let me down. Then I would go for the bosch again video on channel, it's only a beginner's saw however I find it to be pretty good and it wouldn't be too much of an issue if it brakes. 👍🏻
I've done a little digging and found this bundle wood.tools4.co.za/product/bosch-gks-190-hand-held-circular-saw-free-blade-kreg-accu-cut/ so if that is the guide your talking about then yes it will fit 👍🏻🍺
Yes it will work on the Kreg Accu-Cut and the Kreg Rip-Cut - both use the same saw sled. I own both and they are fantastic. The saw sled also has an angled insert piece that fits against saws that have an angled edge at the front like the Bosch GKS 190.
I bought this saw 3 years ago. Rarely used and only on softwoods. Recently, while cutting some 25mm thick pine, it started emitting smoke and sparks. I stopped cutting. I then took it into a professional repair shop. The guy said to bin it because Bosch parts are so expensive that it’s cheaper to buy a new one. This is a disgrace for a tool which is touted as Professional Quality. I paid over $390 and got less than 10 hours use out of it. My opinion is that this saw is rubbish but being made in China I guess it’s to be expected. I COULDN’T RECOMMEND IT AT ALL.
Firstly where it is made is completely irrelevant. If it were made to a low standard that would be because Bosch wanted it that way. However it is pretty much impossible to judge quality based on a single failure since there will always be some.
@@ian1352 it's not the first Bosch tool that has failed me and been told it was too expensive to repair. I have replaced all my tools with Festool products. Expensive but outstanding quality and Warranties.
@@protonmike It's pretty typical for parts to be expensive regardless of brand. Festool is unlikely to be any different. As for Bosch I've never seen any evidence they're any more or less durable than equivalently priced products from other brands. I'm not loyal to any brand and simply buy whatever provides the features I require at a price I can afford. Additionally my point is that a statement like "being made in China I guess it’s to be expected" is simply nonsense. This everything made in China is junk canard is getting a little pathetic and tiresome.
I don't know about saws but I always buy bosch power tools and I must say I have a lot of faith in the brand. I've owned a bosch hammer drill for 10 years and it's never given me a single problem. Like someone has said there maybe exceptions but I have a lot more faith in the brand compared to some of the other ones.
Depends how you look at it, I work on alot of sites in the UK and we're not allowed 240v on site only battery or 110v due to the obvious dangers but if this isn't an issue then 240 is a fine option.
@@stiaankruger2699 www.hse.gov.uk/myth/myth-busting/2015/case355-tools-max-110v.htm 👍🏻 You will find most sites advise 110v or battery due to the advice above, and their policy will be not to allow use of 240v on site for safety.
it says Bosch Professional on it and it's more than 100 pounds in my country. Also, it doesn't come with the plastic case, it comes in a cardboard box here. Yet, you say it's an "entry level beginner saw". hmmm
I imagine your country is very different with what's available to you, here this is considered a very basic and entry level 'apprentice' saw. A few professionals have these for backups but that's all they amount to over here I'm afraid. Thank you 👍🏻
It's near the bottom of the Bosch professional line of circular saws. Also only comes in a cardboard box here. Strangely the equivalent DIY model comes in a plastic case!
This particular blade is only for woodcutting, if you wanted to cut different materials without changing the blade etc I would recommend this: th-cam.com/video/37UeNzEnP7U/w-d-xo.html
@@PlumbingGy Thanks very much for both video reviews - they're very helpful! The Evolution R185CCSX looks very impressive. Would you rank it above this Bosch as your favourite circular saw?
На российском рынке не было комплектации с боксом, отдельно не продается. В свое время задавался вопросом, писал в представительство бош. Ответ - комплектация с боксом шла для европейского и американского рынков
@@ИгорьПолилов-и8у так для России с боксом уже дороже будет..Я купил недавно такую же,открыл коробку,а параллельный упор весь кривой,в итоге пошёл в магазин,из пяти штук только ОДИН нормальный попался!!!!!Вот что значит для нас
my old man got this for me, the Christmas before last. I've not had the issue with the allen key and so far been very impressed with the saw.
Good little saw 👍🏻
Cool vid. I’m just looking for a first circular saw and this looks great!
Nice video, thanks! However now I'm curious: would you please make a video comparison of this vs the Evolution? Which one is the most stable? Which one cuts faster? Which one cuts cleaner? Which one is more precise? I'd love to see it.
I just noticed you use the parallel fence to the right of the of the blade/disk. Several times I used to that same side I’ve experienced some pinching, not enough for kickback but for shooting out the cut off forward, never happened using the fence to the motor side. Have you ever had the issue? Or has been user error from me? Any advice?
Is it the guard don’t move up easily that you use your finger to move it?
Can you recommend a good straight edge guide for this
Hello great video, do you now which box is it ? I now it is Bosch version ? Name ? Thank you
Hey Dan , M looking for a Bosch machine , which is a jack of all trades, which can cut marble, tiles & wood for making tables in short small diy projects for home.. I don't mind buying different blades for each purpose if available , do u suggest this gks 190 or do u have a better one in mind ? And what blades should I buy ? Thank Dan
Hi mate, if it's just for home and Diy use I would recommend something like this with a multi purpose blade which are second to none! evolutionpowertools.com/uk/group/st1400/ however if your wanting a more mainstream saw and do not mind switching or spending more on blades I personally prefer the bosch hands down it delivers excellent power more than the Makita or DeWalt saws and depending on what your cutting leaves very clean cuts. Thanks
Hey @@PlumbingGy ,
Thanks for quick reply.... Probably I didn't tell u i am from India ... So what you shared might be difficult to purchase here due to its unavailability... The 3 main brands we have in India are 1) Bosch 2)Black & Decker 3)DeWalt. So can you suggest me a model from these 3 ... Thanks for the help 😊
Not it a great deal of difference I would go down the bosch route all day long 👍🏻
Check the straightness of the base plate?
Thanks for the great vid. Can you use a smaller blade in your Circular saw then the recommended size? Ie Can a Bosch GKS 190mm Circular Saw use a 185mm or 160mm blade? Can it only fit a 30mm saw blade bore diameter?
I would only recommend blades that the manufacturer deems fit for use I'm afraid
I don't know about going all the way down to 160mm, but people definitely use slightly smaller blades. As long as the bore size is right the only real downside is reduced cutting depth.
The specifications state 184mm as the minimum size. It does have to have a 30mm bore. I’ve seen a few 184mm ones that do and come with adapters to fit 20mm and 16mm.
Would you recommend a battery saw like your dewalt or a corded saw? mainly workshop and can use. TIA
It all depends if it is only for workshop use and van use like u say I would always go corded purely for the consistency and reliability. But if your going to be using it on roofs or high places/ without power then of course I would say battery.
Batteries tend to lag/ lose power and become unreliable but they are good for quick use.
Thanks
Great review. Watch out the blade depth.
The parallel fence can't go to less than 25mm?
I have a problem with this saw. The sole is quite flexible and it is hard to align the blade to 90 degrees adjusting the little screw that regulates the initial offset. Also, the sole is not flat.
Hi bro, can i cut compacted laminate with this machine?
Hey Dan why do you hold the blade guard?Isn't that suppose to follow when cutting and snaps back right after you lift the saw?
That's correct, for me it's just a habit and something I do. I would always recommend pulling the guard back as you start then release when going
thanks for the very useful video. I think i get the idea from your review, but can i ask you how you would rank this Bosch v Dewalt DWE560 and Makita HS7601J (all being priced similarly it seems). thanks
You know what Giulio, they all have good positives in their defences however my favourite and now go to saw is the bosch, with it being 240v also it delivers great power and hasn't let me down even the blade provided has stood the test. Then I would go DeWalt and finally Makita but that's only my preference and opinion. 👌🏻👍🏻 Thanks
Thanks a lot!
Do you know what is difference between HS7601J and HS7601? I cant find explanations for Makita markings anywhere.
Milan TheMilan I think one has a base for a track saw .
Hey man, what's the downside of not having any brakes on the saw? Care to elaborate?
The saw with an automatic brake comes to a controlled stop without a brake it does not and the blade lingers longer 👌🏻
@@PlumbingGy Thanks for your reply. So that means it's preferrable to have one that has brake so it stops faster after releasing the power feed?
Kevin Bautista it’s personal preference but I would recommend one 👌🏻
@@PlumbingGy it doesn't matter, never had a problem without having a brake, your fingers shouldn't be anywhere near the blade, just use your head
I think it’s more of a requirement now rather than experience to be honest 👍🏻
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Hi there, towards the end of your video, you mentioned one of the downsides is.. it being a 240volts.. why is this a downside? 😕
Sorry I’m a newbie looking for a circular saw! 🙈 lol
Just because it requires a mains if it was battery powered like the DeWalt it would mean it will be more portable so up and down ladders roofs lofts that sort of thing would be a lot easier with a battery circular saw rather than a 240 if it's just for home then a 240 is perfectly fine or static on site hope this helps thank you 👍🏻
Ok yes I understand, thank you for the reply. Takecare 🙂👍🏼
Thank you and yourself
I notice you are always holding the guard open with your finger - is there a reason for that?
Just habit as a tradesman, the guard is supposed to run along with the cut.
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Are mujhe is Boss wali machine ki jankari bachao order per kaise Lani hai
Just asking , if you can put a riving knife on GKS 190? Thanks
I honestly have never tried so I am not too sure, I wouldn't have thought so to be honest.
Check the metabo ks 66, it comes with one.
Thanks man, im between this one and the dewalt dwe575. Any opinion?
Can't go wrong with either 👍
@@interman7715 Bought a Makita , heard this one cant cut at 90^ degree without modding, . Also the dewalt seems to have some issues with the base plate, and i need it for a poorsman table saw so.,, went for makita, thank you.
What's your favourite circular saw and why?
To be honest I have two my DeWalt video is on my channel, I love this one as it gives me plenty of freedom with no wires and still packs a punch even today hasn't let me down. Then I would go for the bosch again video on channel, it's only a beginner's saw however I find it to be pretty good and it wouldn't be too much of an issue if it brakes. 👍🏻
Hi, how do u adjust d cutting depth? The lever of my new gks190 cant rotate up or down, im fixed at max. Cut depth
It's should just unlock, if it doesn't it's faulty 👍🏻
@@PlumbingGy copy thnks much, i will check with the store if they cn fix or replace it
Is GKS 190 compatible with Kreg accu cut guide or track?
I've done a little digging and found this bundle wood.tools4.co.za/product/bosch-gks-190-hand-held-circular-saw-free-blade-kreg-accu-cut/ so if that is the guide your talking about then yes it will fit 👍🏻🍺
Yes it will work on the Kreg Accu-Cut and the Kreg Rip-Cut - both use the same saw sled. I own both and they are fantastic. The saw sled also has an angled insert piece that fits against saws that have an angled edge at the front like the Bosch GKS 190.
How much clearance is there under the motor?
It depends what you adjust it to
I bought this saw 3 years ago. Rarely used and only on softwoods. Recently, while cutting some 25mm thick pine, it started emitting smoke and sparks. I stopped cutting. I then took it into a professional repair shop. The guy said to bin it because Bosch parts are so expensive that it’s cheaper to buy a new one. This is a disgrace for a tool which is touted as Professional Quality. I paid over $390 and got less than 10 hours use out of it. My opinion is that this saw is rubbish but being made in China I guess it’s to be expected. I COULDN’T RECOMMEND IT AT ALL.
Firstly where it is made is completely irrelevant. If it were made to a low standard that would be because Bosch wanted it that way. However it is pretty much impossible to judge quality based on a single failure since there will always be some.
It’s also not unusual for parts to be expensive relative to the price of the whole product.
@@ian1352 it's not the first Bosch tool that has failed me and been told it was too expensive to repair. I have replaced all my tools with Festool products. Expensive but outstanding quality and Warranties.
@@protonmike It's pretty typical for parts to be expensive regardless of brand. Festool is unlikely to be any different. As for Bosch I've never seen any evidence they're any more or less durable than equivalently priced products from other brands. I'm not loyal to any brand and simply buy whatever provides the features I require at a price I can afford.
Additionally my point is that a statement like "being made in China I guess it’s to be expected" is simply nonsense. This everything made in China is junk canard is getting a little pathetic and tiresome.
I don't know about saws but I always buy bosch power tools and I must say I have a lot of faith in the brand. I've owned a bosch hammer drill for 10 years and it's never given me a single problem. Like someone has said there maybe exceptions but I have a lot more faith in the brand compared to some of the other ones.
Wind a tape arround longer part of L key so it will not drop
Maybe a stupid question, but why is 240V a downside?
Depends how you look at it, I work on alot of sites in the UK and we're not allowed 240v on site only battery or 110v due to the obvious dangers but if this isn't an issue then 240 is a fine option.
@@stiaankruger2699 www.hse.gov.uk/myth/myth-busting/2015/case355-tools-max-110v.htm
👍🏻 You will find most sites advise 110v or battery due to the advice above, and their policy will be not to allow use of 240v on site for safety.
240 volts is the only voltage you get from the electrical sockets in India, single phase that is. So....no complaints at all...
it says Bosch Professional on it and it's more than 100 pounds in my country. Also, it doesn't come with the plastic case, it comes in a cardboard box here. Yet, you say it's an "entry level beginner saw". hmmm
I imagine your country is very different with what's available to you, here this is considered a very basic and entry level 'apprentice' saw. A few professionals have these for backups but that's all they amount to over here I'm afraid.
Thank you 👍🏻
It's near the bottom of the Bosch professional line of circular saws. Also only comes in a cardboard box here. Strangely the equivalent DIY model comes in a plastic case!
Isso sim é maquina
is this only for wood cutting? what about iron and marble....
This particular blade is only for woodcutting, if you wanted to cut different materials without changing the blade etc I would recommend this:
th-cam.com/video/37UeNzEnP7U/w-d-xo.html
@@PlumbingGy Thanks very much for both video reviews - they're very helpful! The Evolution R185CCSX looks very impressive. Would you rank it above this Bosch as your favourite circular saw?
It's a bit difficult because they both have good qualities I would say the evolution is a decent budget entry saw but I would prefer the Bosch ✌🏻
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Can it be used to cut marble?
No 👍🏻
240V is a downside?
Just different plug thats all
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Maximum cutting depth???
70mm
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Bought today for £50 in b&q whooho .
Where? It's £75.00 now 😫
@@GluvLi1 why is so cheap in UK? Here it's like 170$ and no box
Где купить бокс? И цена какая?
На российском рынке не было комплектации с боксом, отдельно не продается. В свое время задавался вопросом, писал в представительство бош. Ответ - комплектация с боксом шла для европейского и американского рынков
Bosch GKS 240 ki mujhe jankari chahie uska number ki jarurat hai kyunki yah machine mujhe order karna hai
И бокс есть, и подошва литая.
Невидел у нас в Новосибирске эту пилу с боксом.
И в Оренбурге тоже. И подошва штамповка, но хорошая по толщине, хоть и с кривизной.
@@ИгорьПолилов-и8у так для России с боксом уже дороже будет..Я купил недавно такую же,открыл коробку,а параллельный упор весь кривой,в итоге пошёл в магазин,из пяти штук только ОДИН нормальный попался!!!!!Вот что значит для нас
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Sharab ka number chahie mujhe online order pe Manga nehi jks wali Boss
Bhoj jks wali company ke ka number mujhe chahie yah jaise mein online
Aur please mujhe company wale ka number chahie