Bosch 06033C9070 EasyCut 12 Cordless Nano Blade Saw with 12 V Lithium-Ion Battery, Gree
The EasyCut 12 with NanoBlade technology
The EasyCut 12 from Bosch is the ideal support, also for inexperienced DIY enthusiasts keen to complete exterior and interior sawing jobs both quickly and precisely. The unique NanoBlade saw technology ensures precise and vibration-free working: The saw blade has a revolving micro chain, made of small links measuring just 4 mm, that works similarly to a chainsaw.
Technical data
- Battery: 12 V / 2.5 Ah Li-ion
- No-load stroke rate: 0 – 4100 rpm
- Cutting depth in wood: 65 mm
- Sole plate: Steel
- Machine weight: 0.9 kg
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NanoBlade saw bladeThe NanoBlade saw blade is maintenance-free – no clamping, no oiling, no sharpening. Changing the blade is also very easy – simply open the end cap, replace the saw blade and then close the end cap again. | Precise right-angle and straight cutsThe NanoBlade allows you to produce right-angle and straight cuts precisely in an extremely wide range of materials. The concentric chain with small 4 mm saw teeth saws precisely and quickly – without twisting or tilting. | Fast cutting to lengthThe NanoBlade guarantees fast sawing progress. Makes it easy to cut boards, beams or branches to length. Simply place the NanoBlade against the cutting line, switch on the EasyCut 12 and saw the workpiece to length. Done. |
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Vibration-free workingSawing that is always controlled. The NanoBlade and the soft grip on the housing both help reduce vibrations, so that you can saw by hand more easily and with more control – even without the need to clamp the workpiece in a bench. | Syneon Chip for optimum power and enduranceThe Syneon Chip from Bosch regulates energy requirements based on the requirements for use. It therefore gets every last drop of power out of the lithium-ion battery. The lithium-ion battery also ensures constant capacity throughout the entire service life. | Flexible, compact 12 V battery systemWould you like to be able to use just one battery for sawing, drilling and trimming your hedge? No problem. Stay flexible and move the lithium-ion battery from one tool to another in no time at all. This also saves you money in the long run, as you no longer need to buy further batteries or chargers for other 12 V system tools. |
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| Battery | 12 V / 2.5 Ah Li-ion | 12 V / 2.5 Ah Li-ion | 10.8 V, 1.5 Ah, Li-ion |
| Weight | 0.9 kg | 1 kg | 1.05 kg |
| Cutting depth in wood | 65 mm | 30 mm | Dia. 80 mm |
| Saw blade type | NanoBlade saw blade | Jigsaw blade | Sabre saw blade |
| Types of cut | Straight and fast | Straight and curved | Straight |
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| Cutting depth in wood | 65 mm | 50 mm | 65 mm | 50 mm |
| Type of cut | Fast cuts | Fast cuts | Precise cuts | Precise cuts |
| Form of cut | Straight cuts | Straight cuts | Straight cuts | Straight cuts |
| Recommended use | EasyCut 12, AdvancedCut 18 | EasyCut 12, AdvancedCut 18 | EasyCut 50, AdvancedCut 50 | EasyCut 50, AdvancedCut 50 |
| Compatible tools | All NanoBlade Saws | All NanoBlade Saws | All NanoBlade Saws | All NanoBlade Saws |
| Weight: | 900 g |
| Dimensions: | 38.5 x 29.1 x 10.2 cm; 900 Grams |
| Model: | 06033C9070 |
| Part: | 06033C9070 |
| Colour: | Green |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | Lithium Ion |
| Manufacture: | Bosch |
| Colour: | Green |
| Quantity: | 1 |
So easy to use I hadn’t used an electric saw before and needed it to cut branches in my garden, which it cuts through like butter!
We liked this product lots, and we use it for cutting branches and rough cutting wood mostly for outdoor stuff.
The cut, isn’t as clean as a circular saw, or a scroll or jig saw, but it’s not bad, and with some sand paper you’d never guess what your wood was cut with.
Although we knew we weren’t supposed to, we tried it on other materials, like soft metal strips.
NOT A GOOD IDEA – it shredded the mini chainsaw blade, and I’m glad we were wearing eye protection.
25 later with a new blade, we now know what it can’t do.
Overall a nice bit of kit. More for outdoor use than for cabinet making we suspect, but very easy to use.
Some have suggested it’s designed to replace a hand jigsaw, but if it is, it won’t be as manoeuverable, or be able to cut anything like the range of materials, so we doubt that this is really the case.
I’ve had this saw for a month. Used it a lot for installing cat flap on a upvc doors, cutting out old floorboards and installing new. I found the ability to make plunge cuts extremely useful. I’ve seen some negative reviews suggesting it’s a toy, but I don’t feel the same. It’s a GREAT piece of kit. It’s enabled me to do real work that would have been hard with a jigsaw. Very happy I bought this saw. It’s not fast but it’s accurate and easy to use!
I was struggling to cut our hedges with standard loppers and shears. This little tool cut through the branches without any issue. Also used tidy up trees and large shrubs with ease. Relatively light and easy to hold and use.
Recharges quickly although the battery lasts for longer than I do every day!
Small chainsaw broke and not working any more 2 nd charge and the chainsaw holder crime think we’ve had it 3-4 weeks 23 pounds for a new adapter no thank you and the hole thing cost 74
Just what I needed for small wood craft projects. Would also be great in the garden for cutting branches.
You need to hold it very firmly against what you’re cutting or it goes all over the place. With more practice I’m sure it will be fine.
Brilliant tool. I just love it.
This is so easy to use and makes light work of cutting back quite thick branches.
The battery has lasted for all the jobs, some quite lengthy, that I have used it for.
I got this on an amazon deal so price was really good and its perfect for cutting down bushes and small trees etc.
This is a great little bit of kit. Fits easily in the hand. Really good for pruning as it’s small enough to fit between branches, allowing
the timing of dead wood without damaging new shoots.
being realistic, this is a great tool to have in your kit, but not for the features promoted by Bosch. Its great when you need to reach out for a safe, small accessible gadget for a neat quick cut in plastic, light wood, etc. I am a professional gardener and I would never use it for pruning but I do find it invaluable when a job calls for imagination and creative dexterity.
By the way, yes the battery does stick in the unit and after 18 months this has not improved, but i have a habit of sticking it in the view on its way to the recharge station.
We use it for cutting up pallets for out woodburner. Great battery life. Quick and easy to use. Really pleased with it.
bought this for hubby, he loves it, keeps looking for to make with it,very good value for money
Easy to use, great for small jobs. Cons, you have to rock the blade for it to cut, it kicks back if not on the edge, small blade length.
Great cutting tool but bear in mind it’s only for wood and plastic unlike a typical jigsaw which can be use on cutting metal. Have said that it makes cutting pieces of wood on the fly (eg. Trees, pallets, crates, etc) really easy. Not sure how long the nano blade will last as these are expensive to replace (around 40 for the 65mm precise cut one!). So far it has been a good purchase and I’m happy with the result. Comes in a nice roomy plastic case.
Hi there.
Please don’t take any notice of the bad reviews for this little gem.
I have been wanting one of these for ages but the wife said I will get you one for Christmas so I waited
I used it today for the first time, l was using it for about 2 hours on the same battery so very impressed with that.
I was cutting though 2inch branches.
The blade stayed sharp it was cutting just the same as when I started but 2 hours later.
If you use it properly as I think the bad reviews are obviously not, it’s not a full size chain saw remember.
Wow I am so impressed with my latest Bosch product.
Made short work of cutting up my old 7 x 5 foot garden shed.It powered through the timber with ease including the door and bracing bars without a hitch, very impressed with the battery life too, it didn’t let me down.
I’m sure the shrubs won’t stand a chance with this saw, my shed sure didn’t.
Ohh I can’t wait to use this…I love it it’s small compact easy to use and very useful.
I juts got to speak to my wife to let me do some DIY. I got loads of tools and she won’t allow me to use them in the house
Hahahha. Hunny where is that chair you needed fixing I got my saw. LOL see what I mea
I really like it.
But because Bosch does not sell this in the US, I had to acquire a charger designed for 110v mains and I will need to stock up on blades rather than buy them one at a time.
I did already break one blade but that was my own fault. Just like a “real” chain saw it is not really meant for plunge cuts, especially when one is being aggressive with wall studs, so the wheel the blade rolls on broke.
This is in no way the fault of the saw and I look forward to many years of easily cutting sheet rock, trimming small limbs, and opening packages like old bumblefack.
I have a comlete range of mains and battery cutting tools. This mini chain saw is a revelation and fills a gap that needed filling. It feels solid and sounds good, but its ability to do fine cuts deep into recesses is amazing. Its now my go to saw for any sort of fine cut when space is limited.
very easy to use for a female as long as you let the tool do the work and not force it grea
It’s the dogs bollocks! Mini chainsaw! What’s not to like!!
Battery lasts ages, the blade is tough and hasn’t broke. I have cut loads of things down with it. Walk round the garden and cut down what ever takes your fancy!
Also used it for cutting logs, cupboards, doors etc.
Infact I have now run out of things to cut with it.
For now. It comes is a good case too.
Very happy with it. Wanted the 18v one really as I have other 18v Bosch stuff but the price of this one makes the 18v one not worth it.
Excellent mini chainsaw! I didn’t think I needed one but now I have it there is no need for any other saw unless your doing specialist stuff.
Small but powerful, the name ”Nano” says it all in terms of physical size, but goodness it delivers! I’ve used it for cutting/pruning Bud-lea bushes. No, I can’t spell the name of that bush – that’s one! – but I can tell you using this saw is therapeutic, easy, fun and gets the job done! Top gadget that truly works.
Absolutely perfect for my needs, and very efficient. A well made, substantial product. I am a 76 year old lady and it fits into my hand perfectly. Going to get rid of my gardener because I can clip everything myself now!
This is a revelation, I have cut out a hole for a letterbox and to trim a fig tree. I am impressed at how powerful it is.
I’ve had this massively overgrown plant for a few years now and it HAD to be cut down! This little beauty of a device was perfect to do the job!!
This is a very versatile piece of kit, a little awkward to use because of the safety button sometimes, but otherwise v.good.
I found this to be a very handy tool very sharp I cut planks 6″x.7.5″ no problem the only complaint is the blades are expensive
Being cordless with a reasonably powerful and capable small scale circulating blade edge makes this a very handy tool. It’s suitable for lopping off moderately sized tree branches or cutting/ trimming planks or poles etc as long as not high precision in the cut is needed.
It may not be the biggest of chainsaws, but it’s a beautiful tool, and like I tell my wife, ‘it may be small, but wait long enough and it’ll get the job done!’
I have found this product very helpful for all kinds of carpenter purpose.
Lightweight, versatile. My wife used it at the top of a 6 mtr ladder. We were pollarding ash trees.
Absolutely amazing little saw!! Perfect for all around the garden!
These are no exception, they have good battery life, and will cut through small to medium branches easily. That said, buyers need to set their expectations accordingly, there aren’t mini chainsaws, so they won’t hack through tree trunks and will get a tad clogged up with soft and ‘mushy’ branches.
Great product, though more detail should be given to explain blade size as the pictures are discieving
An adventurous piesce of kit. Within certain limtiations, it does very well (try to cut wood that is not sodden and is less than 4 inches in diameter).
I bought a spare battery (care as the fit is peculiar to this generation of kit). There are at least x3 blades available for this device. I could only get the ones for softwood (one short, the other longer). Although advertised in the box, NO ONE (UK or Germany) knows anything about the hardwood cutting blade.
When I do battle with my oak, the standard blades have to do, and they do cut reasonably well. The principle of creating a hinge and then cutting through is deployed to avoid pinching the blade. Periodic lubrication is required as is a small amount of pressure and some sawing action.
If cutting ability reduces, it is usually because fibres are clogging the system up i.e the wood is a bit on the wet side (how else does the tree feed itself e.g. from its roots?). So picking the right time of year to do some cutting has an influence as has the type of wood being cut..
The sawing action is innate to my practice as this spreads the wear load on the saw bar (much more important to longer blade chain saws, one is taught to look out for ensuing wear deformations on the guide bar). The cutting limiter (shielding bar) on the top allows a small length of the blade to be used for convenience on the top side.
When used for an apprpriate task, it has been a godsend. Up in the canopy, sometimes scissor pole loppers are needed, sometimes it is the pole curved blade manual saw, a standard cordless light chainsaw can be a boon. A mini saw when needed is just the job. I would sooner have this saw than not.
got this and used it to prune apple tree, no problems and seems up to the job.In all a good tool will have to see how long the chain lasts as it seems quite expensive.
Saw was delivered super fast! As expected
Works great! So far have used it for opening boxes (it’s christmas time)
Now waiting on an adapter for it so we can charge i
Impressed by the cutting power – would buy again – the only downside is the cost of the replacement blades
What a great little saw very happy with this fantastic product very useful for my diy projects Cheers
This saw works well but the blade does have a tendency to overheat easily and get clogged with debris.
Love it love it love it great toy and cuts through kitchen tops no problems
it was for my dad
and he like it it works great with him
Great piece of kit
Looks small and flimsy blade
But it’s tough as boots
Yeh, I was excited to buy this. It arrived and can cut fuff all. If you want a cutter or a chainsaw don’t buy this. If you think this will make your life easier then you are wrong
Fantastic love it. Glad I got it when it was on offer cuts through wood so easy…
Great piece of kit, comfortable to hold and also works like a dream. You will probably be surprised at how small this tool looks, but it does the bizniz!
Cracking peace of kit smaller than expected and pricey blade also pricey but worth i
Tool users know;
“There is a correct tool for every job.”
That is true with this saw.
I have checked it cutting small limbs and small saplings.
I have a place for it in my Hunting Backpack!
After season it will go to my service truck. Lol.
This is where it will get its biggest test.
WELL WORTH THE COST
Only draw back is it had to come from The UK. I have NO PROBLEM at all ordering out of the country.
You will have to get a travel power adt. to use an American power socket.
After using this product I must say that this is a very useful and easy small saw I have ever used and would recommend this for anyone to use.
I like it it’s very smooth and easy to use
I did not imagine this performance would be such a small size and with great force in wood cutting 18 mm
You have to have a Bosch Nano Chainsaw! Your wife won’t understand why but your buddies will be envious! And if you buy it for the USA you just have to hack the cord cap off and wire up a new pokey bit. Brown is the hot leg and blue is neutral. It charges a little slow because your at half the intended 240v but it works just fine. If you already have a Bosch charger for the USA market it’s plug and play.
Awesome tool! You should just own it for the sake of owning it. You will find you get it out more than anything else just for showing people or yourself, saying “wow, it’s a little chainsaw!”
This saw is amazing. Works great and awesome to have a mini chainsaw
Awesome. Texas chainsaw massacre it ploughs through wood like a hot knife through butter.
Nothing to dislike as having read the description and being competent with Chain Saws all sizes. I knew the correct way to use it, and it has performed very well. For anyone contemplating this item, if you are experienced and prepared to give it a little TLC then buy it, but if you think you should force it through a cut, then buy something larger.
Purchased as a 40th B/Day present for my son who’s a joiner, he has loads of specialist tools but he loves this as he can carve intricate pieces and he was after the other types of blade you can get for it. Must admit if I could justify getting one for me I would!
Have it in use for almost two months in the garden and crafting, fixing fences and gates. Great tool, easy to use, excellent quality and it just does what you expect. Even cut a tree from 11 cm in diameter. Blade still in a good shape but ordered spare just in case….
I like the tool it works very well the only thing that I don’t like is having hard time finding blades .Wen I try to order them on Amazon i am told that they are sold out or on back orde
I wanted a saw that was quick and easy to use as and when I needed a rough sized piece of timber, this fits the bill brilliantly, I suffer from arthritis in my hands and on occasion find it difficult to use a hand saw, this little beast cuts through timber like a knife through butter. OK there are a couple of niggles, ie the blade gets clogged up with dust under the flip cap after a few cuts and needs to be cleared out, the blade tends to bind on thicker timber up to 50mm or so but a tiny drop of oil on the blade and an up and down (rocking) motion whilst cutting helps, overall though I think this is a great buy + it was the cheapest I could find with the battery and charger included. I am keen to see what it is like when I do my next chainsaw carving as I reckon this will be great for small detail. Very happy chippy.
This garden tool is suitable for contraction site. We may order it in volume.(Can’t buy it in Japan or US)
Cracking little saw cuts thick branches no 2 stroke no chain oil no sharpening would definitely recommend.
The Bosch easy cut 12 worked very well when I pruned my trees and the cut up the branches in my garden the battery lasted well and charged up quickly.
Cuts like a charm. Doesn’t come with a US adapter. Voltage is 220V which makes converter expensive. Had to use a German charger with a US battery.
Great little tool – blade slightly smaller than expected – have used frequently since received – so convenient to use no cables to trip over when up a tree etc. Changing blades could not be easier. 2nd battery brought so always have power when ever I can fit in a few minutes of pruning /sawing wood i
Great little tool – blade slightly smaller than expected – have used frequently since received – so convenient to use no cables to trip over when up a tree etc. Changing blades could not be easier. 2nd battery brought so always have power when ever I can fit in a few minutes of pruning /sawing wood i
Chainsaw in the palm of your hand. What’s not to love?
Very happy with this purchase. The saw has loads of power and the battery last surprisingly long.
great little cordless tool, a little slow, but does the job
Very fast delivery from Amazon, it arrived Sunday morning and I couldn’t wait to take it up the garden.
It does exactly what the videos show it doing, it cuts small branches as if they were butter and in no time I had trimmed down some overgrown bushes and large twigs too without any effort on my part. It won’t handle very small thin growths though, a hedge trimmer would be better, but after all, it IS a chain saw.
The only thing I found slightly annoying was getting the battery out for charging, the 2 buttons you have to press in on the battery sides were as stiff as a frozen block of wood and it wore my grip out trying to press them, but I am a pensioner so perhaps it’s my age…..lol. Anyway, they eventually let go of their grip and the battery came out, on inspection the lugs were just new and unused so hopefully with time they’ll loosen up a bit.
Overall I’m very impressed with the tool and am glad I added it to my woodworking collection, I would definitely recommend it for doing smallish jobs up to about 2″ diameter.
Very fast delivery from Amazon, it arrived Sunday morning and I couldn’t wait to take it up the garden.
It does exactly what the videos show it doing, it cuts small branches as if they were butter and in no time I had trimmed down some overgrown bushes and large twigs too without any effort on my part. It won’t handle very small thin growths though, a hedge trimmer would be better, but after all, it IS a chain saw.
The only thing I found slightly annoying was getting the battery out for charging, the 2 buttons you have to press in on the battery sides were as stiff as a frozen block of wood and it wore my grip out trying to press them, but I am a pensioner so perhaps it’s my age…..lol. Anyway, they eventually let go of their grip and the battery came out, on inspection the lugs were just new and unused so hopefully with time they’ll loosen up a bit.
Overall I’m very impressed with the tool and am glad I added it to my woodworking collection, I would definitely recommend it for doing smallish jobs up to about 2″ diameter.
Husband very pleased with his Christmas present. Matches up to his expectations.
So I now have: The tool, the case, a UK charger (worthless to me) a US charger, two batteries (one acquired by modifying a US battery for this British tool) one “50mm basic wood nanoblade” and one “60mm speed wood nanoblade”.
Total cost $228.39 US (That includes everything: Shipping, California sales tax, currency exchange etc. and again that’s with a spare nanoblade and spare battery.) Total time from order to receipt: 12 days.
Is it worth it? From a practical standpoint, maybe not. DO I REGRET MY PURCHASE? HELL NO! It’s so cool! As soon as I turned it on, my beard became a little more coarse and my left nut descended to be even with the right.
It feels solid, shaped well for its use, and it’s FUN!
Realistic applications where this may be the best tool:
– Pruning (that’s a pretty big one)
– Anytime you’re not worried about making “ugly” cuts and you want to avoid the hassle of moving the material to a workbench or vice. For example, cutting away plastic parts of a wrecked car to get to the useful parts, or trimming the edge of an old gate without taking it off the hinges
– Detail work for any chainsaw sculpture (ice or wood), while still being able to say: “It’s 100% chainsaw work”
– Plunge cuts (starting a cut in the middle of the material without having to start with a drill)
– And of course, impressing friends and annoying enemies!
Don’t get me wrong, this will make a very clean cut through plywood, especially with a guide, but unless you want to do plunge cuts, there are probably better tools for that.
Could be used in a lot of situations where a sawzall might otherwise be used but without the kickback of a reciprocating saw… That’s actually what sold me on this.
As you’d expect, it’s not as powerful as a bigger tool would be, but that’s not where this shines anyway.
It’s definitely NOT good with cutting curves. That’s a drawback versus sabre saws which is unavoidable, BUT Bosch could probably improve this if the teeth were “bent” further apart (by a greater margin) than the “butterknife” that supports the chain. (That is, the kerf width of the cut.)
As far as I found so far, you can only get “basic wood” and “speed wood” blades, in 50mm or 60mm lengths. Maybe there are other blades available, or coming soon, and if so I’ll buy them. But I now have one of each and in both I’d like a wider kerf width, even if it means a slower cut.
So I now have: The tool, the case, a UK charger (worthless to me) a US charger, two batteries (one acquired by modifying a US battery for this British tool) one “50mm basic wood nanoblade” and one “60mm speed wood nanoblade”.
Total cost $228.39 US (That includes everything: Shipping, California sales tax, currency exchange etc. and again that’s with a spare nanoblade and spare battery.) Total time from order to receipt: 12 days.
Is it worth it? From a practical standpoint, maybe not. DO I REGRET MY PURCHASE? HELL NO! It’s so cool! As soon as I turned it on, my beard became a little more coarse and my left nut descended to be even with the right.
It feels solid, shaped well for its use, and it’s FUN!
Realistic applications where this may be the best tool:
– Pruning (that’s a pretty big one)
– Anytime you’re not worried about making “ugly” cuts and you want to avoid the hassle of moving the material to a workbench or vice. For example, cutting away plastic parts of a wrecked car to get to the useful parts, or trimming the edge of an old gate without taking it off the hinges
– Detail work for any chainsaw sculpture (ice or wood), while still being able to say: “It’s 100% chainsaw work”
– Plunge cuts (starting a cut in the middle of the material without having to start with a drill)
– And of course, impressing friends and annoying enemies!
Don’t get me wrong, this will make a very clean cut through plywood, especially with a guide, but unless you want to do plunge cuts, there are probably better tools for that.
Could be used in a lot of situations where a sawzall might otherwise be used but without the kickback of a reciprocating saw… That’s actually what sold me on this.
As you’d expect, it’s not as powerful as a bigger tool would be, but that’s not where this shines anyway.
It’s definitely NOT good with cutting curves. That’s a drawback versus sabre saws which is unavoidable, BUT Bosch could probably improve this if the teeth were “bent” further apart (by a greater margin) than the “butterknife” that supports the chain. (That is, the kerf width of the cut.)
As far as I found so far, you can only get “basic wood” and “speed wood” blades, in 50mm or 60mm lengths. Maybe there are other blades available, or coming soon, and if so I’ll buy them. But I now have one of each and in both I’d like a wider kerf width, even if it means a slower cut.
good as they say brill tool so handy and so many uses.
This does exactly what it says on the tin.
Very handy, very tidy, and no messing with chain oil or extension leads.
I love it for use in my large garden, but have not yet tried it in a ‘carpentry’ mode.
powerful and quick. The push in safety switches on either side take some getting used to and i wish they could left
on if selected, but they can’t. The blade and blade housing really needs careful cleaning after a few cuts and defiantly
after final use. I recommend removing the blade, brushing or compressed air blowing everything, until clean and applying
a light machine oil to the whole blade. there is a small axle near the tip…next to the ‘Made in Germany’ label….oil this to prevent the
tip roller overheating. Enjoy and be safe.
Not yet tested but I like the design and apparent technical capability.
The rotating direction of the saw blade means that you have to cut your material from front to back which is the opposite of any other saw, so your view is often blocked by the saw itself. Then there is the inability to make curved cuts like you can with a sabre saw. The selection of blades, and materials to be cut with the EasyCut 12 is very limited, whereas the selection of blades and the materials to be cut with a sabre saw is nearly limitless. In all, it’s not a bad tool, it does cut wood (of a limited thickness of a little over 2 inches), but really, for the price there are much better options out there.
As a safety note, be careful when the blade exits the material being cut. Since you are pulling the saw towards you when cutting, rather than away from yourself like any other saw, you could potentially pull the spinning blade into your body. If you watch Bosch’s own video of the lass building a shelf on her balcony, she has to jerk the saw to a stop to keep it from hitting her leg.
Oh, and I do really like the storage case if that’s important to you. 😉
The rotating direction of the saw blade means that you have to cut your material from front to back which is the opposite of any other saw, so your view is often blocked by the saw itself. Then there is the inability to make curved cuts like you can with a sabre saw. The selection of blades, and materials to be cut with the EasyCut 12 is very limited, whereas the selection of blades and the materials to be cut with a sabre saw is nearly limitless. In all, it’s not a bad tool, it does cut wood (of a limited thickness of a little over 2 inches), but really, for the price there are much better options out there.
As a safety note, be careful when the blade exits the material being cut. Since you are pulling the saw towards you when cutting, rather than away from yourself like any other saw, you could potentially pull the spinning blade into your body. If you watch Bosch’s own video of the lass building a shelf on her balcony, she has to jerk the saw to a stop to keep it from hitting her leg.
Oh, and I do really like the storage case if that’s important to you. 😉
The only issue I have found with it is that due to the cutting teeth being angled only slightly wider that the bar it does have a tendency to stick when cutting some woods. I particularly find this is the case when cutting up pallets but it can easily be overcome by using a slight sawing motion or just varying the angle of the cut.
Although the instructions say that no oil is required I have found that there is a disc the chain goes round at the tip which rubs and gets quite hot. You can see that it got so hot the metal discoloured in the attached photo. There is a hole in the outer casing just below the ‘made in germany’ text where you can put a drop of oil on both side just before you use it which helps significantly.
As with all Bosch tools I have come across, their packaging is great – as you can see in the pictures it came with a durable green case (Green denotes home use tools, while their blue cases denote professional use). The chain came with it’s own little guard although it’s worth noting that once you’ve used the chain it’s unlikely you will get this guard to fit again unless you clean the teeth of the chain ultra clean. The fitted chain is a 65mm which is the largest one they do (they also do a 50mm one), and in use the device cut through all the branches (including some thicker than the actual blade at around 9 to 10cm thick !) that I required it to without any problems, but there were some caveats as listed below.
I have now owned this unit for some time, and am now in a position to update my original review which was quite critical in how the device fits in the palm of your hand and how it feels in ongoing usage, however my initial impressions were very unfair as I thought both safeties had to be depressed in order for the unit to work. In reality (and I suspect if I had read the manual !) I would have found out that both safeties only have to be depressed when initially starting the device – after which the only “safety” that has to be depressed is the trigger – which makes the device much nicer to use.
Some other usage notes I have made – the teeth of the chainsaw seem very small, and they are quick to fill up with debris during use, to the point where the chain now looks to have a rim of wood round it interspersed with the teeth of the chainsaw ! I suspect this won’t be much of an issue if you are using this device in a workshop on dry wood, however if you are in the garden and working on wood that has moisture in it, it is something to keep in the back of your mind – you certainly notice the difference in sharpness when using a new chainsaw blade !
Unfortunately the EasyCut 12 doesn’t come with a brush to clean it out which would have been very useful as I have noted is that quite a lot of the debris during use gets thrown into the holding mechanism for the blade – the areas that need particular attention in brushing out are above and below the blade itself and also in the circular recess which is used to house the spindle for the blade in the cover – these areas should be brushed out regularly with a stiff brush to maintain good operation and unnecessary wear and tear on the device.
I would have also liked to see a slightly longer blade – maybe 80-90mm which would have made this device more useful for me.
Having said all this, I’ve changed my review from a 3 to a 4 star – it’s a nice little uni
As with all Bosch tools I have come across, their packaging is great – as you can see in the pictures it came with a durable green case (Green denotes home use tools, while their blue cases denote professional use). The chain came with it’s own little guard although it’s worth noting that once you’ve used the chain it’s unlikely you will get this guard to fit again unless you clean the teeth of the chain ultra clean. The fitted chain is a 65mm which is the largest one they do (they also do a 50mm one), and in use the device cut through all the branches (including some thicker than the actual blade at around 9 to 10cm thick !) that I required it to without any problems, but there were some caveats as listed below.
I have now owned this unit for some time, and am now in a position to update my original review which was quite critical in how the device fits in the palm of your hand and how it feels in ongoing usage, however my initial impressions were very unfair as I thought both safeties had to be depressed in order for the unit to work. In reality (and I suspect if I had read the manual !) I would have found out that both safeties only have to be depressed when initially starting the device – after which the only “safety” that has to be depressed is the trigger – which makes the device much nicer to use.
Some other usage notes I have made – the teeth of the chainsaw seem very small, and they are quick to fill up with debris during use, to the point where the chain now looks to have a rim of wood round it interspersed with the teeth of the chainsaw ! I suspect this won’t be much of an issue if you are using this device in a workshop on dry wood, however if you are in the garden and working on wood that has moisture in it, it is something to keep in the back of your mind – you certainly notice the difference in sharpness when using a new chainsaw blade !
Unfortunately the EasyCut 12 doesn’t come with a brush to clean it out which would have been very useful as I have noted is that quite a lot of the debris during use gets thrown into the holding mechanism for the blade – the areas that need particular attention in brushing out are above and below the blade itself and also in the circular recess which is used to house the spindle for the blade in the cover – these areas should be brushed out regularly with a stiff brush to maintain good operation and unnecessary wear and tear on the device.
I would have also liked to see a slightly longer blade – maybe 80-90mm which would have made this device more useful for me.
Having said all this, I’ve changed my review from a 3 to a 4 star – it’s a nice little uni
I would mention I am an average strength woman and find it does not take much strength to use – less than a pruning saw for sure, and less than using secateurs for thick branches.
Good tool. Blade is a bit smaller than i’d hoped for.