Bosch 1677M 7-1/4" Worm Drive with Rear Handle Construction Saw

by Bosch

Product Description

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The Bosch 7-1/4-inch worm drive construction saw is driven by a powerful 15 amp all ball-bearing motor that tears through even the toughest jobs. It boasts a worm drive gear train with a left side blade design, and a helpful anti-snag lower guard to minimize snagging in wood. With rugged construction and a whole lot of convenience features, this durable saw will become a go-to device on the job site.

The 1677M's worm drive produces an enormous gearing ratio in a compact size, so if you want tremendous power in a manageable package, this is the saw you need. This model features sturdy magnesium housing and a die-cast magnesium footplate for true strength and a lifetime of reliable use. It also has easily serviceable brushes, large adjustment levers, a spindle lock, and a built-in saw hook for easy storage between tasks. Top it all off with a soft grip handle for comfort, control, and accuracy, and you've got one exceptional piece of equipment.

This saw as a 50-degree bevel capacity with a positive stop at 45 degrees. It produces a no-load speed of 4,400 rpm, and has a 10-foot cord. It offers a 2-3/8-inch cut at 90 degrees, a 1-13/16-inch cut at 50 degrees, and a 1-15/16-inch cut at 45 degrees. It accepts 7-1/4-inch blades and has a diamond arbor. The 1677M is double insulated, UL listed, and complies with OSHA regulations. It comes with a 24-tooth carbide blade and a blade wrench.

Applications:
The 1677M will fit in perfectly with any work site, or in the garage of an advanced do-it-yourselfer. With the appropriate blade, it cuts wood, steel, masonry, or tile. It’s great for cross-cuts (cutting across the grain), rebates, miters, and chamfers. It also cuts through tongue-and-groove floorboards.

What's in the box:
Bosch construction saw, 24-tooth carbide blade, blade wrench.

From the Manufacturer

Celebrate 100 years of BOSCH innovation in the USA with this chrome-plated worm drive construction saw. Available for a limited time only. This Worm Drive Saw has Limited Edition labels on the front and back with metallic blue housing and comes with a limited edition embroidered bag.

Product Details

Product Manual [776kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 8.9 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 16.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00005RHPB
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #116,689 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best worm drive yet, December 12, 2001

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Ted Welch "Feeling Beaver" (Fairfax, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch 1677M 7-1/4" Worm Drive with Rear Handle Construction Saw (Misc.)

My crew and I have been using a prototype version of this tool for several months now. It's everyone's favorite saw. For rip cuts the rear handle is nicely angled to give the user greater control . The leftside blade design provides excellent visibility. We also liked the anti-snag feature in the design of the lower blade guard. The 15 amp motor and the magnesium housing give the saw both power and stability. The magnesium footplate tracked nicely along straightedges - not riding up like the stamped ones on other makes. Any downsides? Yes. It's such an attractive saw that it was the first tool taken in a smash and grab theft from my locked van while my crew was working inside.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally its here, May 8, 2002

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OGRE THE SAW MAN (CHATT.TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 1677M 7-1/4" Worm Drive with Rear Handle Construction Saw (Misc.)

I've been building houses for 12 years and have become a worm drive lover . The first saw I cut my teeth on was the work horse skill saw it was very heavy and the guard gets caught on everything which required 2 hands for most of my tasks.
Then came the dewalt it was much lighter and very smooth to operate .However the motor and gears make a lot of rattling noises and I'm on my third one in approx. 5 yrs but I was willing to keep buying them because of how easy they are to use

Then bosch came out with this saw it is light enough powerful and boy is it smooth it's guard is even smoother than the dewalt .As many are aware bosch and skil are together now and they came up with this long awaited answer to my quest
Simply put this is the longest lasting most user friendly saw that there is

34 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Some tools you fall in love with, this is one of them, September 18, 2003

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Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com" (Springfield, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch 1677M 7-1/4" Worm Drive with Rear Handle Construction Saw (Misc.)

The Bosch Worm Drive Construction saw is so well made, that you might want to put it behind glass for awhile. You can tell this is a quantum leap in quality. The fit, the finish, the exactness are all there. Fresh out of the box, I took a 2x6, set the blade depth, and hand cut through it without a guide. Then I took the Bosch Digital Protractor, and measured the angle of the cut. (Another highly recommended item. It measures in tenths of a degree, which is equal to 3600 dots in a circle, no matter how small the circle.) When I measured the angle of the cut, just using the factory set detent for 90 degrees (plunged all the way to the end) it measured 89.9 degrees. That is accurate to within a tenth of a degree. There is an allen wrench able, threaded stop that you can adjust for that detent. So I could tweak it to totally perfect if I want to get the last tenth of a degree. For now it is sufficient :-) It is nice that Bosch takes the time to accurately set up the saw from the factory.
The nice thing about the cut in the 2x6 was that it was super smooth, just using the 24 tooth, very sharp blade that comes with the saw. Almost imperceptible saw marks anywhere on the edge. That is something for a non-edge guided handheld circular saw. It didn't even slow down, and no need to put on ear protection to use it. If I can exaggerate, and only a little, this thing is about as quiet as an electric can opener. The geared transmission gives it a smooth, slower spin rate, that is able, thanks to the gear reduction, to plow through anything. I have never met a saw that cut with such ease.
The other thing is that this saw almost guides itself. I don't exactly know why, but I have had to fight to keep a line on lesser saws. This one keeps the line for you, or at least it seems that way.
I am going to mount it to the Tru-Grip Pro FTR series clamping edge guide. With 2, 4, and 8 foot models, using their saw base plate, you can easily, and accurately rip a 4x8 sheet of plywood, or any size material. They also make a router base plate, and stop for that system.
The nice thing about the Bosch Worm Drive is it has a threaded hole in the base for mounting the available edge guide. Between that, and the other 3/8" hole in the base, I can easily mount, and dismount it to the Tru Grip system, or the Bosch edge guide. That way I can use it freehand, and when I want to install it to the Tru Grip system, it is only two screws, without having to drill holes in the base. The Tru Grip Pro Series with the saw base plate, gives you table saw accuracy, out in the field. No slight off angles, leaving saw marks in your work. You could build furniture with this thing, or use it to rip through any size wood.
I also checked the accuracy of the base plate to the blade, as in is the edge of the base plate exactly parallel to the blade. If it is off, when used as the edge for your guide, it will bind your blade, burn your wood, and constantly revolt by kicking back at you. The results, the right side base plate is perfectly true to the blade. So there is no off angle from the front of the blade, to the back of the blade, relative to the base plate.
I know you probably think I'm nuts writing about this level of exactness in a circular saw, but that is just how accurate this thing is. What this all means is that when you are powering through a two by twelve, this thing sings right through it. Yes it does sing. The sound it makes is chimes. Now you really think I'm nuts. But check it out. I guess you can tell I love this saw.
Just click on the picture, and blow it up on your screen, and see what I am talking about. This isn't a saw it's artwork! Fine is the artist that loves his tools as well as his work, and this saw is worthy of your attention. Highly recommended. Costs a little more than the competition, but every dime is put into the saw.