I have been a believer in Bosch tools since the coming of the Bosch d handle Jig saw. That is for over 30 years. I have and still do believe in Bosch products. Im sad to say this is not a thank you note. Nor is it a congratulation statement. I have a Bosch PCM 1800 sd trim saw. It has caused me to believe that someone in the is apparently bent on discrediting this old and innovative company. Why else would anyone let a product such as this be marketed by the world greatest maker of power tools? Whats wrong with it you ask?? Well where do i start. I could just say its a peace of junk unworthy of the Bosch signature But that wouldnt help to fix it much. So here you go..First of all The method of setting zero or any degree of angle is what i call a soft stop. A guess at best.Not even remotely accurate.Secondly, The slide guide arm is to sloppy. I had to add washers to prevent it from bending and causing the the cam to jam up and the arm that the cam rides on is way to soft and easily bent. Add to that the soft cast metal little bit that hold it in place is fragile and easily broken off. Thirdly, The cheap plastic handle Or clamping lever and bushing inside it didnt last a week. I used it to change the bevel once. After that it simply would spin. Making the saw useless as a compound miter. I am a carpenter of over 50 years, so i have altered the saw to make it work. Not a likely thing your average home owner would think to do.They would simply tell everyone what a peace of junk Bosch sold them. I want you to know that i own a cabinet shop filled with Bosch tools. I dont mind telling you i dont like my mates seeing this patched up Bosch saw in my shop.They all know that i strongly support Bosch products. I always will ! But when i see junk like this being marketed by the greatest Innovator and manufacturer of products in the world. It makes me angry. This saw should never have passed the test to be released as a Bosch product. Sincerely concerned Charles Todd Please note the Photos i have posted with this copy of an email i have on 2 occasions sent to Bosch.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:16:48 +0000