45% OFF Reviews for Bosch Saw. 120-Volt 5/8 In. Power Fine Cut Saw 1640vsMPN: 1640VS
$84.99 - $154.01
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pappycool
- Mar 19, 2008
Great ToolStrengths: Very handy for multiple uses Weakness: No carrying case I received my saw yesterday and put it to work right away. I first used it to cut door casing off at the floor to allow for ceramic tile. I also used it to cut off the ears on a window stool and also to cut some base board and crown molding off to allow for some built in cabinets. I am very pleased with the tool and have other uses in mind. I am a general contractor and custom cabinet builder and plan on using the saw for installations and also in the shop. It is a very handy tool and reasonably priced. Hats off to another good product from Bosh. I highly recommend this to anyone in the construction or cabinet work force. A must for the tool box! Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Luther393
- Mar 2, 2008
Great Saw and a Huge TimesaverStrengths: Smooth, precise cuts. Reversible blade. Powerful motor and solid construction. Weakness: A bit on the heavy side, "special" blades. The Bosch 1640VS saw is the tool I needed to do flush cuts easily, smoothly, and accurately. The saw is powerful!!! It cut through door frames w/o a hitch. I used it to cut the bottom of the frames while installing wood and vinyl floors. (I was using a flush-cut handsaw but after several doors I decided I needed something better to cut in tight spaces next to walls.) As mentioned in a prior review, it is a flexible tool that can be used for other cutting jobs; and I have. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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tesaje
- Jan 28, 2008
Great power hand sawStrengths: easy to handle; easy to change blades; can switch blades from right to left Weakness: Hard to find replacement blades You can cut absolutely flush to the surface with this saw. I had to cut a protruding stud to get it out of the way and this did the trick very nicely. I could not get a hand saw blade started but this saw with the curved blade let me cut into the stud from the side. It will come in handy for all those hand saw jobs. It is about time someone invented this sort of thing in a power saw. Bosch did a great job in designing this so it is easy to use and control. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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allens777
- Jun 24, 2007
Bosch Finecut Power Handsaw 1640VSStrengths: Power, Precision cuts, Extra long power cord, Easy blade changing Weakness: None The Bosch 1640VS saw is a type of tool I have been looking for a long time. I have many different saws but nothing that can perform like this one. I can do flush cuts easily and accurately. The saw is powerful enough to cut through any material I have used it on to date. I have used it to cut out a rotten jamb for replacement for my garage door. I have used it to trim around a new French door I put in my house. It is not just a specialty tool because it can be used in a multitude of ways to cut various materials. Another plus with this saw is an extra long power cord. Most of the times I do not even need to bother with using an extension cord. The saw blades are very easy to switch out and lock in tightly for a precise cut every time. I can think of very little ways that this saw can be improved. One idea might be to have, if possible, saw blades with a more rounded point where you can cut into a piece of wood larger than the cut stroke of the saw without banging the front and/or back of the blade into the wood. However, there are ways to maneuver the saw while cutting to avoid this. Also, the speed of the saw can be varied with a speed dial adjustment. Overall, this is one of the best tools in my home workshop. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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jmanatease
- May 21, 2007
Very handy toolStrengths: Form factor Weakness: Specialized blade This tool is what every person needs when trimming the door jamb to accomodate a new floor job. Just place a piece of scrap flooring next to the jamb, place the Finecut saw on it and cut away! No need to worry if a hand cut Japanese saw is cutting out of alignment. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? TopSponsored Links
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A handy little saw
Strengths: Easy to handle
Weakness: Blade availability, not a reciprocating saw replacement
The Bosch 1640 FineCut saw is a handy little saw to have around for smaller projects. I purchased it initially for its advertised use ie. trimming moulding for new floor installation. I have found it to perform very well indeed for this application. In addition, I have now used it to saw basically anything where I don't feel like hauling a larger saw around. I would never use it for precise miter cuts however. This saw operates nicely and seems to be a high quality Swiss tool. Finding extra blades may be an issue because you will need Bosch blades made specifically for this saw. Whilst I'm not too bothered by this some may find it limiting. Additionally, don't expect the FineCut saw to replace your heavy duty reciprocating saw. It is not for demo work! Overall I recommend it highly to both the professional and homeowner alike.
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