Bosch EasySaw 18V-70 0603012000

Cordless jigsaw for DIY

Bosch EasySaw 18V-70 belongs to the “green” Bosch jigsaws, which, unlike the “blue”, are not intended for everyday professional use, but for occasional work at home. His element is hobby projects (like making small wood crafts) and simple tasks (like small do-it-yourself repairs). For such tasks, the Bosch EasySaw 18V-70 is quite suitable, as it can cut boards up to 70 mm thick (as well as aluminium up to 15 mm and steel up to 6 mm), make straight cuts at 90 ° and 45 ° angles or cut along a curved contour - do everything that is required from a household class jigsaw.

Advantages and disadvantages

But it should be noted that the jigsaw does all of the above rather slowly and unhurriedly. It is absolutely not suitable for quick cutting of boards or plywood, because it does not have a pendulum mechanism, and there is not much power. But, on the other hand, it cuts cleanly and works almost without vibration (a well-balanced design affects, and rubber pads on the handle help). It is also interesting to note that due to the absence of a pendulum and thanks to a small engine, this jigsaw turned out to be very light - only 1.3 kg (weight is indicated without batteries, the battery will add 400 - 700 grams, depending on its capacity). Among other interesting features, a very convenient mechanism for keyless file replacement deserves mentioning. It is enough to pull the red lock on the cartridge with your fingers - and you can pull out one canvas and insert another instead. Thus, changing files on the Bosch EasySaw 18V-70 is easier than on a manual jigsaw, and even a beginner who picks up a power tool for the first time can handle it without any problems. The vacuum cleaner, necessary for removing chips and dust from the workplace, is also connected without tricks and wisdom. But it should be noted that the efficiency of dust removal leaves much to be desired even when using “native” Bosch vacuum cleaners. Therefore, it is recommended to use safety glasses and, possibly, a mask during work.

Batteries, accessories and accessories for every taste

If this is the first “green” cordless Bosch in your arsenal of tools, then you still need to buy a battery and charger for it (they are not included in this package). The Bosch EasySaw 18V-70 jigsaw can operate on batteries with a capacity of 1.5 Ah to 6 Ah. You can also find interesting accessories in the Bosch accessories catalog, such as a rip fence or circular sawing compasses, which are suitable for this tool and may be needed for certain types of work. And if you think that this is too simple a jigsaw, then it makes sense to look at the Bosch Universal Saw 18V-100 0603011100 - a more "advanced" version. It has the same characteristics, but additionally has a backlight and a pendulum mechanism (due to which the sawing depth increased to 100 mm, and the weight of the tool increased by 300 g).