Bosch 1658 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw

by Bosch

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The powerful, lightweight Bosch 1658 7-1/4-inch circular saw is ideal for framing. It has a 45-degree bevel for angle cuts, the depth lever is conveniently located, and the aluminum foot is strong and lightweight. Heavy-duty ball- and roller-bearing construction gives this tool long life. The blade wrench stores in the top handle, and the spindle lock facilitates fast blade changes. Includes 18-tooth carbide blade and blade wrench.

Features

• 13 amp ball-bearing, 5,500 rpm motor delivers high power performance and extended tool life
• Well-balanced and lightweight construction makes tool easy to control and reduces user fatigue
• Precision-cut helical steel gears represent quality engineering and construction and ensure longer wear
• High-strength, aluminum footplate offers durable and stable cutting platform
• Large, easy-to-reach adjustment levers for fast, accurate bevel and depth adjustments
• 45-degree bevel capacity for angled cuts
• Footplate scale allows easy measuring for accurate cuts
• 20 amp AC/DC switch delivers increased capacity for demanding applications
• Built-in blade wrench storage
• Spindle lock facilitates easy blade changes

Specifications

• Rating: 120 volts AC/DC
• Amps: 13 amps
• Blade diameter: 7-1/4 inches
• Arbor size: 5/8 inch
• Depth of cut at 90 degrees: 2-7/16 inches
• Depth of cut at 45 degrees: 1-7/8 inches
• No-load speed: 5,500 rpm
• Length: 12 inches
• Weight: 11 lbs.

Includes

• 18-tooth carbide-tipped blade
• Blade wrench

Warranty
This Bosch power tool comes with a one-year limited warranty from the date of purchase.

Product Details

Product Manual [406kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SUP7
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 1658-01
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #846,262 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent saw for the money, for contractor or home owner., July 31, 2002

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Michael J. Chase Sr. (Westmoreland, NH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 1658 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a contractor with over twenty years, and ten circular saws of experience, I'm very impressed with my new Bosch saw. This saw felt heavy ended and awkward the first time I used it, but, it didn't take me long to adjust, it's very smooth starting and very well balanced while making cuts. The power is what really impressed me though, I have been doing a project using a lot of rough cut, air dried hemlock lately and this saw never bogs down, even when cutting through a twisted knotty piece 2 full inches thick! The saw dosen't "jerk" when you pull the trigger, which is very impressed two of my carpenters enough that they asked me to replace my 2 Makitas with new Bosch saws! I admitt I purchased this saw because of the price first, reviews second, I'll buy my next one for the superior performance. I have only one complaint, the bevel adjustment is hard to move above 30 degrees, I'm hoping that will break in.