Bosch 1660RK 24 Volt Circular Saw/Reciprocating Saw Combo

by Bosch

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

If you're having trouble finding a cordless combo kit that packs enough cutting capacity at an affordable price, give this 24-volt package from Bosch a try. The blade-left circular saw offers as much power and capacity as you could ask for in a cordless saw. It can easily cut regular 1-1/2-inch-thick material at a full 50-degree bevel, and the bevel mechanism has a positive stop at 45 degrees. The saw features tool-free, rear-pivot depth-of-cut adjustments and tool-free bevel adjustments. The wrench for blade changes stores in a clip right on the base. The rear battery configuration on this saw allowed Bosch to give the tool good, even balance while maintaining a nice low profile.

In this kit, Bosch teams the circular saw with a burly 24-volt reciprocating saw that provides plenty of heavy-duty cutting power. Its 0 to 2,300 spm speed ranks it with many corded reciprocating saws in raw cutting speed. The reciprocating saw also features tool-free blade changing and shoe adjustments, and, in a feature unique to Bosch's reciprocating saws, the user can switch the stroke length from 3/4 inch for precision plunge cuts to 1-1/4 inch for faster cuts. For a reciprocating saw, it's relatively easy on the arms, and for a cordless model, its power can't be beat.

The batteries on Bosch's 24-volt tools are 2 amp hr ni-cads, made for Bosch by Panasonic. While we really like the padded grips Bosch uses on its cordless tools, the 24-volt battery does add a little extra heft to these tools, and no matter how nice the grip is, you will notice the extra weight if you carry these tools around all day. This kit is ideal for contractors and other professionals looking for heavy-duty tools at a great price. The full kit includes the 6-1/2-inch circular saw, reciprocating saw, two 24-volt batteries, a one-hour charger, a carbide circular saw blade, a rip fence, two reciprocating saw blades, and a case that holds it all. --Brian Trinen

From the Manufacturer

Delivering maximum power at 3,600 rpm, this 6-1/2-inch cordless saw from Bosch has all ball and roller bearings and an electric blade brake for repetitive cuts. The rear depth adjustment system allows for easy adjustments, and the motor brushes are change

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 37.3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004XOEG
• Item model number: 1660RK
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #510,152 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very handy for light to medium duty work, September 17, 2004

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OneEyedCat (Washington DC, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 1660RK 24 Volt Circular Saw/Reciprocating Saw Combo (Tools & Home Improvement)

Purchased the 24 V reciprocating & circular saw combo kit some two years back. I'm an electrician, not a professional carpenter, but I do take on remodeling projects from time to time. I've enjoyed decent mileage (a host of window replacements, two kitchens and four bathrooms) out of both these tools, but I've had some problems as well.

When the reciprocating saw gets to vibrating - as reciprocating saws will - the battery pack falls out! Drop that sucker on it's head one time too many, and you're out 114 bucks for a replacement. Recently took my saw to a repair shop, and waiting to hear back from the factory. Thus, still don't know if it's a design flaw, or just another busted tool. Apart from that one, very significant problem, I'll say that the reciprocating saw's darn handy, and excellent for light to medium demolition. However, when the going gets really tough, you need something that'll make the lights dim; that's when my corded Milwaukee takes over.

The circular saw's 6 1/2" blade makes it a light to medium-duty tool as well. It's left-bladed, which I like, but this also means the blade-guide tends to bind against the cut off piece of whatever you're sawing (I'm right-handed), and the tool has to be pushed. I like the saw's electric brake very much; release the trigger and the blade stops quicker'n you can think about it.

Over all, both tools are handy-dandy, but a bit pricey for something that's not pro-grade.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Raw Power!, August 12, 2003

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Timothy L. Genest (Southeast Georgia on the coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 1660RK 24 Volt Circular Saw/Reciprocating Saw Combo (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased the Bosch 24 volt with the Drill, Flashlight, Circular Saw, and reciprocating saw. This set is nothing short of awesome! The reciprocating saw blasts through a very thick metal pipe like it was butter! I didn't expect to finish that job on one battery but I was wrong. I have no doubt it could have cut that pipe 50 times on that one charge, it didn't even slow slightly. The drill is the same story, true corded power. I'm 6'5" and 265 lbs and the drill "caught" while drilling 1/4" steel with a 1/2 drill bit and damn near broke me wrist. Regarding the weight......I have been so amazed with the power that I haven't even noticed. With the drill, put the supplied handle on this monster because it takes two hands and a strong grip! I do wonder if the 2.4 amp hour batteries I have seen have a significant advantage over the 2.0 amp hour batteries that it ships with.