Bosch Professional 18V System Cordless Reciprocating Saw GSA 18 V-LI C (Compact Version, 3 x reciprocating Saw Blades, excluding Rechargable Batteries and Charger, L-BOXX)

I have generally liked and had good experiences with Bosh Tools. They tend to be a little more expensive than some and I have had mediocre experiences with some of the newer cheaper tools in the range. Especially relating to corded products. Their battery operated products have been relatively good. This saw is in my opinion extremely good. True much of the performance is dictated by the quality of the blades used but the actual tool doesn’t disappoint. It is easy to use, there is just enough weight in it that it cuts under its own weight pretty well. It is comfortable to use with little noticeable vibration and the “pistol grip” design is much better than the traditional design in my opinion. It also feels well made and sturdy and the blade fitting is easy to use and grips the blade solidly. I have not had it long enough to comment on how long batteries will last with it. In summary a good tool that is practical and nice to use.

I already own the Bosch GSA 1100 E which is the corded 240V 1100W version and is a formidable reciprocating saw. I purchased this item (Bosch GSA 18V – LI C) to compliment it’s mains-powered big brother so I could have the best of both worlds; raw power for bigger demolition jobs and a lightweight, compact, battery option for convenience, portability and one-handed operation in tighter areas. There is no denying that the mains version is significantly more muscular, but I admit the GSA 18V – LI C has greater cutting power than I anticipated and will steal more territory from the plug-in goliath than I had thought. The GSA 18V does not suffer from vibration. It is a refined product, comfortable to use with a decent LED light and as I say, plenty of power. Highly impressive and recommended. This saw is very flexible in the sense that a multitude of different blades are available for different applications. It is essential that you use the correct blades for the job, e.g. don’t think that if a blade is labelled for ‘wood’ that it will work well for (small) tree branches. Green wood and timber require wholly different blade types, as of course do plastic and metal, so if you are new to reciprocating saws, expect to build up a collection of blades and interchange them accordingly. Changing the blade is very simple and the locking sleeve for the blade is strongly constructed of metal and seems very tough. The blade can be mounted either way up, i.e the blade teeth can face up or down. The GSA 18V has terrific build quality, it feels sturdy and well-engineered but it is not a ‘heavy duty’ saw and no amount of macho Bosch videos can change that. In tight corners, up a tree or in areas where portability is essential, it is fantastic. However, if demolishing a wooden deck for instance, I would reach for the 1100 E to deal with the boards and joists with more authority, though the 18V would ultimately do the job. The one area where reciprocating saws offer surprisingly inferior performance is when cutting thick timber. The blade oscillates 21mm, so when applying to a 50mm (2 inch) timber joist, much of the blade will remain within the wood and clog up in the waste produced from the cut. A technique of tilting and moving the blade whilst cutting helps remove the sawdust slurry, but for instance if faced with the need to cut a number of joists before installation, I would never consider using a reciprocating saw, and opt for a mitre saw instead. However, if the joists were already installed and required removing, then the reciprocating saw is a good option. So this is very much a tool that you take to an existing already build item for demolition rather than a tool you’d use to prepare material for installation. In summary, very well engineered, powerful, ergonomic, compact and recommended.

The tool itself is fine functionally and really decent quality but I was definitely a bit disappointed with the condition it arrived in. It was covered in small scuffs suggesting previous use. Not what I’d expect from any item straight out of the box. That being said it registered for the additional guarantee without any issues and you don’t buy these things to look pretty.

Have yet to use to any extent, but the build quality looks very good typical of all the Bosch Professional Range. The batteries from my drills and other tools are interchangeable for the Prof Range, a real bonus when batts can cost almost as much as the tool. I have Bosch tools that are old enough to vote and are still going strong. A very happy user. Update I have used this tool all day and it is wonderful.. It requires both hands for operation but cut through the quite thick branches of self seed sycamores easily and quickly. Love the fact that I can work anywhere without cabling. You will need a couple of batts to swap if you are using for a longish period. It is well balanced and great to use. Being able to cut metal will be very useful to me. A+++

This is a Bosch product that in its self says everything without any additional waffle but I will just add this is a great addition to my tool kit small light and flexible and can be used with one hand that’s me done need say no more.

I have swapped to Bosch for almost everything 18v now, I like the quality and handling. This is a very controlable saw, the low speeds allow considerable precision. It is not robust enough to use as a heavy demolition tool, it is more for fiddly cut outs and the odd bit of chopping. It is nicely ballanced and very convenient esp. up a ladder. It has enough power but of course much depends on the blade. I haven't used it on metals but small gauge pipework etc should be no prob.

Saw far, saw good!! Does just what I want. The inner moulding of the carry case was a bit cracked, presumably from rough handling in shipment, but no detriment to the saw itself.

This saw works very well and is not too heavy on the battery.

Artículo robusto de buena calidad.

Acquistato per un uso non molto gravoso, va veramente bene! Lo consiglio vivamente a chiunque si diverta con il fai da te. Autonomia effettiva di taglio: circa 20/25 minuti CONTINUATIVI (considerare che non si usa mai per più di 30/40 secondi a taglio!) con una batteria NON originale da 4A. Probabilmente, con una batteria da 5,3A, potrebbe arrivare anche ai 35 minuti

Super en veelzijdige zaag ! Ik gebruik deze zaag nu al bijna 5 jaar en ben nog steeds uiterst tevreden. Top product voor deze prijs.

Ho comprato questa sega bosch principalmente per la potatura, almeno per il momento. Mi è arrivata nei tempi previsti compresa la valigetta L-Boxx e le tre lame mostrate in figura, senza batteria. Ho preferito comprare solo il corpo macchina perchè ho già un trapano e una smerigliatrice bosch, comprati sempre qui su Amazon, e già ho il relativo corredo di batterie e caricabatteria compatibili 18V (ho due batterie da 2.0 Ah e due da 6.0 Ah). Ho già testato la sega per potare e va benissimo, ho comprato anche delle lame lunghe originali bosch sempre qui su Amazon, specifiche per la potatura, per tagliare rami di grosse dimesioni (fino a 19 cm) e funziona tutto alla perfezione, ho tagliato rami con un massimo di 12-13 cm e la lama taglia velocemente, senza sbavature e senza fatica. Nel dettaglio, con la lama grande e lunga e basso numero di TPI (denti grandi e largi) si tagliano i rami più grandi e questo mi ha consentito di evitare di usare la motosega o la sega manuale, mentre con la lama più piccola e corta in dotazione, con alto numero di TPI (denti piccoli estretti), sono riuscito a tagliare i rametti piccoli per la vera e propria potatura, altrimenti tutto solo con la lama grande si "strappa" sui rametti piccoli. Credevo che per i rametti piccoli sarebbe stata necessaria solo una buona forbice da potatura ma anche questa sega, se usata delicatamente e senza forzare, riesce a tagliare anche i rametti piccoli e freschi con un buon taglio netto. Come "contro", ma è solo un'annotazione dovuta, diciamo che la macchina, con una bella batteria 18V da 6.0 Ah, fa sentire tutto il suo peso e magari per potature lunghe e continue, soprattutto su rametti piccoli, può stancare il polso per via del peso sostenuto e forse potrebbe essere preferibile una buona forbice da potatura, ma io ho un buon braccio e ce l'ho fatta lo stesso, basta fare qualche pausa ogni tanto e si riesce a proseguire agevolemte, anche perchè tra rami piccoli e grandi con questa sega a batteria e risparmiando l'uso della motosega, o la sega manuale e le forbici, il lavoro scorre molto velocemente rispetto agli altri metodi. Per me il top, sono molto soddisfatto, senza considerare che più in là la userò anche per i lavori di ristrutturazione per taglire tubi di plastica e metallo e quant'altro.

Die Bosch Professional 18V System Akku Säbelsäge GSA 18 V-LI C ist genau das, was ich für meine Projekte gesucht habe: eine kompakte und leistungsstarke Lösung für schnelle und präzise Schnitte! 🙌 Warum diese Säbelsäge? Als jemand, der häufig Renovierungs- und Gartenprojekte angeht, brauche ich ein Werkzeug, das flexibel einsetzbar ist. Diese Säge hat mich mit ihrer kompakten Bauweise und dem leistungsstarken 18V-System überzeugt. Sie liegt leicht in der Hand und ist ideal für beengte Arbeitsbereiche – sei es im Haus, in der Werkstatt oder im Garten. 🌿🔨 Meine Erfahrungen: Die erste Testfahrt war beeindruckend. Mit den mitgelieferten 3 Säbelsägeblättern konnte ich direkt loslegen. Ob Holz, Metall oder Plastik – die Säge arbeitet sich mühelos durch alles. Dank der kompakten Größe war sie auch bei engen Schnitten unglaublich handlich. Der werkzeuglose Sägeblattwechsel ist ein riesiger Pluspunkt – schnell, einfach und ohne Gefummel! 💡 Besondere Vorteile: Leichte Handhabung: Selbst längeres Arbeiten ist kein Problem, da sie angenehm leicht ist. Leistung trotz Kompaktheit: Auch dickere Materialien meistert sie problemlos. L-Boxx: Perfekte Aufbewahrung und Transportmöglichkeit, besonders für jemanden wie mich, der sein Werkzeug ständig dabei hat. Was du beachten solltest: Akkus und Ladegerät sind nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten. Wer schon Teil des Bosch 18V-Systems ist, kann seine vorhandenen Akkus nutzen – das macht die Anschaffung praktischer. ⚡ Fazit: Diese Säbelsäge ist ein echtes Multitalent und ein unverzichtbares Werkzeug für Heimwerker und Profis. Kompakt, mobil und zuverlässig – ich bin absolut überzeugt! Wer Präzision und Flexibilität in einem Gerät sucht, wird hier fündig. 🔩✂️