The Bosch GCM8SJL has much improved dust management and a greater horizontal and vertical cutting capacity of its predecessor. The 312mm horizontal cutting capacity makes the saw extremely versatile and ideal for many applications. The built in laser line can be used for accurate efficient work. Supplied with a 24 tooth wood cutting blade. It’s clear from the first glance that the Bosch Professional GCM8SJL is a solid and well-engineered mitre saw. The machining marks on the table, fence, and other components let you know that straight away. Bosch haven’t used as many cheap die-cast components on this saw. It’s stronger, straighter, and more reliable that way. Cutting through the CLS I tested with was as I expected. The Bosch GCM8SJL made short work of even compound cuts that might have stressed a smaller chop saw. The big motor didn’t struggle at all with the cuts, and it felt comfortable throughout. Laser class 2 -Laser class for measuring tools - For speed and accuracy when repetitive cuts are made there is an intergrated highly visibile laser showing the cut line

Less weight, less dust, more performance: the compact GCM 8 SJL Professional offers cleaner solutions when it comes to cutting through large workpieces. Its cutting capacity of 70 mm vertical and 312 mm horizontal makes it ideal for sawing large workpieces. With a 2-point dust extraction system, the mitre saw provides optimised dust management, allowing for a clean work area during operation. It has a light, compact and design. Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms and conditions apply. Axminster Tool Centre Ltd trading as Axminster Tools is a credit broker and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Credit is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register no. 704348. I still made the point of adjusting the fence to find out how easy it was to fine-tune the saw though. It’s not quite as simple as adjusting the Einhell TC-MS 2112, but then this is a much more complicated beast to deal with overall. There are many different uses for the saw, here are a couple of common jobs that it may be used for to give you an idea of the work it can take on.

Bosch integrated soft-start module provides smooth start-up and reduces chance of blowing circuit fuse at start-up and when used on long extension cables or transformers. In terms of its physical characteristics, the Bosch GCM 8 SJL weighs 17300 g, which may be considered relatively heavy compared to other saws on the market. It has dimensions of 910 mm in depth, 410 mm in height, and 460 mm in width, allowing for easy maneuverability and storage. To adjust the laser when the saw blade and the laser are not aligned on the Bosch GCM 8 SJL saw, follow these steps: The mitre angles that can be set on this saw are a step up from the PCM 8 S, allowing a 52 degree angle on the left setting and a whopping 60 degree angle on the right setting. This will allow some very tight angles to be cut. The motor will also give your saw plenty of reserve power for stubborn materials that might leave a less powerful motor struggling.

A big selling point for Bosch saws is the readily available spare parts and the large dealer network for any problems or maintenance issues. As this is one of the biggest brands of high quality power mitre saws in the world you will have no problems getting advice and the parts to keep your saw running smoothly.

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Ensure that the tool is connected to the power supply but do not activate the on/off switch while adjusting the laser. What I will say about this saw is the quality of the materials used to construct it. The heavy gauge machined aluminium parts that make up the saw bed and extending table feel well made. The mechanisms for the mitre, bevel and slide-out rails are extremely solid. Like the Metabo KGS216M, the fence comes in two parts to allow the blade to pass by at extreme angles. But unlike the Metabo, the fence is incredibly solid. The heavyweight machined aluminium rails slide out of the way but don’t have the wobble that put me off the other German brand on my list. When tightened down the fence feels rigid and flat.

Bosch market this saw as a compact and lightweight mitre saw that still offers the maximum cutting capacity for a tool of this size. You can cut pretty huge pieces of timber on this saw up to 312 x 70 mm. That’s really impressive for a machine with a small size 216 mm blade on it. It’s this huge capacity that makes it an ideal workshop saw for a demanding DIYer. You’ll rarely be forced to flip the workpiece to cut through normal timbers. Technical data of the GCM 8 SJL professional: Cutting capacity: 0 70 x 312 mm Cutting capacity: 45 mitre 70 x 214 mm Cutting capacity: 45 bevel 48 x 312 mm Mitre setting: 52 L / 60 R Bevel setting: 47 L / 2 R Depth x length x height: 91 x 46 x 41 cm No-load speed: 5.500 rpm Saw blade diameter: 216 mm Saw blade bore diameter: 30 mm Weight: 17,3 kg Rated power input: 1.600 W Measured values determined according to EN 60745: Total vibration values (vector sum of three directions): Sawing wood: Vibration emission value ah: 2.5 m/s Uncertainty: K 1.5 m/s Dimensions of the Bosch GTA2600 Mitre Saw Leg Stand: Stand Height (folded/unfolded) : 270/940 mm Legs in position (L/W) : 1378/610mm Stand folded together (LxWxH) : 1245x305x1272mm Stand Length (supports extended) : 2630mm Stand Length (supports closed) : 1220mm Weight of the Bosch GTA2600 Mitre Saw Leg Stand: Box and complete stand : 21.6 kg Stand only : 15 kg Tool mounts : 4 kg Designed to cope with large bits of timber; this saw features a massive sliding saw arm, extendable table sections, and dual-zone dust extraction. It’s a big, heavy beast, but will it perform as good as it looks? I’m going to put it to the test to find out.To adjust the laser when the saw blade and laser are not aligned on the Bosch GCM 8 SJL saw, follow these steps: It’s incredibly sturdy, and all the moving parts are smooth and well thought-out. There are features on this saw that would better suit a professional tradesperson than a part-time DIYer, but if you’ve got a lot of cuts to make this is the saw for you. Noise level - The A-rated noise level of the power tool is typically as follows: Sound pressure level 99 dB(A); Sound power level 112 dB(A). Uncertainty K= 3 dB.