GSA18V-083B 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw - Lightweight & Compact, 0.83" Stroke, 3,050 SPM, Variable-Speed Trigger, Toolless Blade Change, LED Light (Bare Tool)

Where portability is important this is the right tool for the smaller jobs. We have a number of Bosch tools so batteries of different sizes and charging stations are already in use, so this bare tool works well for us. For large heavy-duty applications we still prefer corded tools but to take up a ladder to trim something, or to clean up a bush or tree the BOSCH GSA18V-083B 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw is the better choice. Stock blades fit but we suggest you do not overload with a full-size blade. This little saw works great with a higher stroke rate of 3,050 SPM than our corded RS325 Professional which has 2,800 SPM but at 12 Amps and a stroke length of 1" verses 0.83" it has significantly more power and runs as long as you want on 120 volts. We can recommend both but if you only want one, we suggest the corded model it is bigger, heavier, and surprisingly less expensive at $100. So, as they say more bang for the bucks.

I am a Bosch fan and this tool just added more joy to my life. As a single lady I bought this as my Mothers' Day gift and included the blade assortment too. So Worth While!! I love the precision on drywall during demo. I also pack it along when I cut my own Christmas tree. I just used it this fall for tree trimming and it made the chore so much easier!. I have chainsaws for the big stuff but this works smoothly and effortlessly and is easy to control. It is perfectly sized and balanced for my smaller scale projects and my body weight and stature. Ladies! Do yourself a favor and add one of these to your own tool collection. Move out of the kitchen from your electric knife on roasts and get crafty with a marvelous tool like this one. German engineering for quality and durability. Serious Fun!

Works surprisingly well and makes projects away from my garage a lot easier. Uses the same batteries as my impact.

Yes I originally gave this tool one star. You can read my original review, below. So what's changed? Well, I now have a lot more experience with the saw, and understand that it all depends on how you plan to be using it. Bosch makes 3 different cordless recips and I have the luxury of owning all three (see attached pic). I use all three regularly, for very different purposes. The 12V is terrific for light duty trimming, landscaping, etc. - very lightweight and portable. The 18V "conventional" is hands down the best for demolition or other construction work. If you will own only one 18 / 20V max (which are both the same thing) cordless recip I feel strongly this is the one to own. However, this 18V "compact" saw is used a lot in the course of my volunteer work at state parks. I use it for trail maintenance and also for the removal of invasive and harmful species. The lighter weight and somewhat smaller size is a real advantage when walking for miles through the woods! In conclusion, this is a really great saw. Whether it's the best saw for you depends on what you need done. ORIGINAL REVIEW Yeah, I am a Bosch fan. So why 1 star? It's because you definitely don't need this. If you are doing real demolition work, get the "regular " saw, it's a lot better. If you need smaller, are space confined, get the 12v version. It is better for that job. This saw is not bad tool, in fact far from it. The cutting speed and power are everything I had expected. However, its size and weight were definitely not. It fills a tiny niche, at best.

It’s a bit pricey but worth it. I used it to saw down a good-sized dead tree in a hard-to-reach spot, and it got the job done perfectly.

**Update 4/26/2018** Contrary to Derf's comment below, it was most definitely an issue with the tool. Have finally had a chance to use this saw some more after Bosch replaced the electronic module. The saw now cuts great, without any of the issues it was having before. It cuts just fine though large boards (up to 4x4 so far), as well as nails, screws, and larger bolts (with appropriate blade). Have also cut all of the same materials with the different size batteries (1.5ah slim, 2ah slim, 6.3ah core) and all worked fine. I am updating review to 4 stars since Bosch has seemed to fix the issue. **Update 2/15/2018** I ended up sending the saw in to a Bosch service center, when it was returned (2/14/2018) it noted they had replaced the electronic module so hopefully that was the issue. I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but am bumping up to 3* for now due to customer service. If it does perform fine here on out I will come back and update again. **Original Review** I purchased this August 2016, and have only used it a few times since. This saw is seriously under powered. It is great on PVC, It is OK when used on small branches (1" or less), and usually ok on 2x4's, though I have had it stall/stop on a couple boards. Where this saw really falls short is if you need to cut through nails. Using the appropriate metal blade it stalls about 4 times cutting through a single 16 penny nail, which is very disapointing. I love the size and weight, but the saw seriously under performs for it's price.

This tool is powerful and of excellent quality. I did not expect it to be so heavy which only means it is heavy duty. f******G LOVE IT.

This thing works fantastic, the battery has a long charge, and is interchangeable with the other batteries for large tool Bosch tools I own. It is ergonomic to use (I have very small wrists and hands) and cuts through nails like butter. It is lighter than the old electric saws and that is why I choose it.

Great saw for single hand use. Nice and weighty at the top and great to handle all round

This reciprocal saw is amazing, can cut anything without pressure on your hand just make sure you have big battery size at least 5.0Ah good for an hour.

Lots of power, infinite speed at the trigger. Easy to load blades (tool-less). Nice and light, doesn't get too hot, perfect. Mounted it at the end of a telescopic pole and use it for a tall tree pruner @ 20' high.

The built quality is so good and very low noise

Excelente producto, tiene mucha potencia y pude trabajar con una batería bosch de 18 y 2AH aunque deben considerar no forzarla y que la batería se va agotar más rápido. Aunque me hubiera gustado que fuera un producto sin carbones.