Bosch 1678 7-1/4-Inch Wormdrive Construction Saw with Top Handle

by Bosch

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Bosch 1678 7-1/4-inch, top-handle wormdrive construction saw features a 15 amp motor and a wormdrive gear train that provides ultimate durability and maximum tool life. The saw's left blade design provides better visibility, while the anti-snag lower guard reduces hang-ups when making narrow cutoffs. The saw also includes a built-in saw hook, 50-degree bevel capacity with a positive stop at 45 degrees, and a magnesium waffle-design footplate for greater strength and stability.

Features

• Wormdrive gear train
• Powerful 15 amp all-ball-bearing motor
• Built-in saw hook
• Magnesium footplate with waffle design
• Anti-snag lower guard
• Left-side blade design
• 50-degree bevel capacity with positive stop at 45 degrees
• Soft-grip handle
• Large adjustment levers
• Double-insulated, UL-listed, complies to OSHA

Specifications

• Rating: 120 volts AC/DC
• Amps: 15 amps
• Blade diameter: 7-1/4 inches
• Arbor size: diamond
• Depth of cut at 90 degrees: 2-3/8 inches
• Depth of cut at 50 degrees: 1-13/16 inches
• Depth of cut at 45 degrees: 1-15/16 inches
• No-load speed: 4,400 rpm
• Weight: 15 lbs.

Includes

• 24-tooth carbide-tipped blade
• Built-in saw hook
• Blade wrench

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

Product Description

Includes 7-1/4" Worm Drive Construction Saw w/ Top Handle - 1678-RT, Built-In Saw Hook, Blade Wrench

Product Details

Product Manual [786kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 16.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 18.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005RHPC
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 1678
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #211,740 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A saw designed and constructed to last a lifetime, December 2, 2002

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Rats make great pets "Steve" (Gainesville, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 1678 7-1/4-Inch Wormdrive Construction Saw with Top Handle (Tools & Home Improvement)

Quality, power, ease of use, quiet and smooth - this is the Bosch 1678. From the arbor lock which keeps the blade from turning when you change it, to the padded handle, to the saw hook that swings out when you want to hang the saw from a sawhorse or a rafter, these are just a few illustrations of the thought that has gone into the design and construction of this saw. I purchased the rip guide which is specific for this saw and I got a Bosch soft side case for the saw and accessories. A saw with the blade on the left took some getting used to for me. Now, I am beginning to see the advantages - easier view of the cutting line which means more accurate cuts. Also, this saw stays on the line and does not seem to want to "wander" as some others I have used in the past. One note of interest - this saw does not have the electic brake that many others do - the blade coasts down to a stop in about five seconds, instead of two. The tradeoff is that the brushes in the Bosch will last a long time. Electic braking plays hell with brushes. You will never regret this purchase. Mine arrived in perfect condition. I have saved its box for other stuff.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Framing Carpenter, November 13, 2002

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David A Kirscht (Ashburn, Va) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch 1678 7-1/4-Inch Wormdrive Construction Saw with Top Handle (Tools & Home Improvement)

as a framing carpenter I rely on a good saw and bosch hasn't let me down. This is a strong, durable saw with plenty of power. However, the packaging problem has not yet been addressed. The blade was not secured to anything in the box, and caused a good bit of cosmetic damage on the footplate and along the motor casing. But like I said, it was just cosmetic and has not hindered performance.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great saw but arrived beat up!, March 6, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Bosch 1678 7-1/4-Inch Wormdrive Construction Saw with Top Handle (Tools & Home Improvement)

As a homeowner, i bought this saw for siding replacement and some framing work. It is indeed a powerhouse! The saw works perfectly and cuts through materials like butter! As for shipping...that is another matter. Amazon did it's job and shipped in a very timely manner. The packaging job done by Bosch was ridiculous! The carbide blade was obviously bouncing around in the box and did a excellent job of chewing up the footplate and bladeguard. I didn't return the saw because the beating it took did not effect it's perfomance...*****UPDATE**JUST THOUGHT I WOULD LET POTENTIAL BUYERS KNOW THAT I WAS CONTACTED BY BOTH AMAZON AND A BOSCH VP REGARDING THE SHIPPING PROBLEMS I HAD. WHAT GREAT FOLLOW-UP SERVICE! BOSCH OFFERED TO IMMEIDATELY EXCHANGE THE SAW ADDING THAT THEY WERE ADDRESSING THE SHIPPING CARTON PROBLEMS. IN THE END, I KEPT THE SAW BUT WAS HIGHLY IMPRESSED BY THE CARING RESPONSE FROM BOTH AMAZON AND BOSCH. IN MY OPINION THIS IS INSIGHT TO PRODUCT SUPPORT ONE COULD EXPECT FROM BOTH COMPANIES. THANKS FOLKS! (P.S., BOSCH SENT ME SOME GOODIES TOO!:-)