Constructed for use in tight spaces, the compact band saw housing is up to 60 percent lighter and 40 percent more compact than the standard deep-cut band saw housing.
The tool is lightweight, weighing only 7.3 pounds, making it ideal for cutting tough overhead materials.
Exceptionally durable 18V motor – produces clean cuts (with fewer sparks) and virtually eliminates the need for rework due to burrs or tempering colors.
Cutting capacity is standard – it can cut up to 2-1/2 inches in a single pass, which is sufficient for most common materials.
Weighing only 7.3 pounds, the Bosch GCB18V-2N 18V Compact Band Saw is designed to make professional cuts in tight spaces, corners, and overhead applications (tool only, not including battery). The saw is up to 60% lighter and 40% more compact than standard deep-cut band saws, according to the manufacturer. It can cut at a rate of 530 surface feet per minute on the ground. Cutting capacity is up to 2-1/2 in. on a single pass, and it delivers precise cuts to a variety of metal materials, including conduit, uni-strut, threaded rod, copper and black pipe, and other similar materials. Cutting pipe with a saw can save time because it makes clean cuts (with fewer sparks), reducing the need for grinding and deburring after the cut is completed. It has a tool-free blade guard, which can help to protect the blade from debris, as well as a tool-free blade change, which allows for easy access to the blade and installation of the new blade. This tool is equipped with an LED light, a centered handle that is conveniently located, and a main handle that has been improved to provide a soft grip.
It is extremely powerful and simple to cut through any material.
