Bosch CPK60-18 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit

by Bosch

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Perfect for remodeling, renovating, restoring and general household-use, Bosch's 18-volt, six-tool cordless kit offers the optimum in power and portability. The kit includes a hammer drill/driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw, jigsaw, planer, and flashlight. Three tools in one, Bosch's Brute Tough hammer drill/driver works in both regular mode for standard operations and hammer-mode for drilling and driving tasks in harder woods and masonry. The kit's 6-1/2-inch circular saw features a rear depth- adjustment for accurate cuts in materials of different thicknesses. The saw makes 50-degree bevel cuts through two-inch material, and is designed with 45-degree positive stops for unfettered angle cuts. And, a handy spindle lock means faster, easier blade changes. The kit's reciprocating saw has a 1-1/4-inch standard stroke for fast, aggressive cuts, as well as a 3/4-inch plunge stroke for precision cutting operations. For yet more cutting versatility, this tool set includes Bosch's jigsaw with a One-Touch blade-change system for less downtime and more productivity. Great for trimming down door edges and making things fit, the handheld planer included in this kit is the only full-size cordless planer on the market. The planer offers plenty of power for extended jobs, without the cord dangling over the work and occupying a hand that's better used to support the body while you plane. The tool is adjustable to 1/16 inches and includes a dust bag that switches sides for cleaner work, better visibility, and healthier lungs. Light up projects with the kit's included flashlight and you're ready for any jobsite. Now for the power system: The kit comes with a handy recharger and two of Bosch's 2.4 amp Bluecore batteries, which feature innovative cooling rods located between battery cells for cooler operations and up to 50-percent longer battery life. Bluecore batteries charge in 30 minutes while comparable batteries take up to three hours to charge when hot. The purchase also includes a jobsite carrying bag, a side handle for the drill, an 18-tooth carbide blade and rip fence for the circular saw, a snap hook for easy transport, a double-ended bit, and a no-mar overshoe. Brian D. Olson

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Perfect for remodeling, renovating, restoring and general household-use, Bosch's 18-volt, six-tool cordless kit offers the optimum in power and portability. The kit includes a hammer drill/driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw, jigsaw, planer, and flashlight. Three tools in one, Bosch's Brute Tough hammer drill/driver works in both regular mode for standard operations and hammer-mode for drilling and driving tasks in harder woods and masonry. The kit's 6-1/2-inch circular saw features a rear depth- adjustment for accurate cuts in materials of different thicknesses. The saw makes 50-degree bevel cuts through two-inch material, and is designed with 45-degree positive stops for unfettered angle cuts. And, a handy spindle lock means faster, easier blade changes. The kit's reciprocating saw has a 1-1/4-inch standard stroke for fast, aggressive cuts, as well as a 3/4-inch plunge stroke for precision cutting operations. For yet more cutting versatility, this tool set includes Bosch's jigsaw with a One-Touch blade-change system for less downtime and more productivity. Great for trimming down door edges and making things fit, the handheld planer included in this kit is the only full-size cordless planer on the market. The planer offers plenty of power for extended jobs, without the cord dangling over the work and occupying a hand that's better used to support the body while you plane. The tool is adjustable to 1/16 inches and includes a dust bag that switches sides for cleaner work, better visibility, and healthier lungs. Light up projects with the kit's included flashlight and you're ready for any jobsite. Now for the power system: The kit comes with a handy recharger and two of Bosch's 2.4 amp Bluecore batteries, which feature innovative cooling rods located between battery cells for cooler operations and up to 50-percent longer battery life. Bluecore batteries charge in 30 minutes while comparable batteries take up to three hours to charge when hot. The purchase also in

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 19.5 x 12.5 inches ; 48 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 47.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0007XXU4S
• Item model number: CPK60-18
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,998 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very good tools at a great price, January 25, 2006

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Brian Lund "Integrity Homeworks" (Black Hills, SD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch CPK60-18 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have been a custom home builder and cabinet maker for several years now and have used many different cordless sets. I can easily say that this set is the best value out there. After great luck with an old Dewalt 12v drill, I went to a Milwaukee 18v set after their great magazine reviews. That set was good but not nearly as good I expected. Every 18 months or so I sell the old set and get new to avoid any troubles.

2 years ago, the 18v Bosch set (5 piece) came next and I liked it much better.
The drill is the core of every set and this one is very solid and well balanced. Easy clutch adjustments and decent hammer-drill function. Nice magnetic tip included as well.
The circular saw is the best 18volt I have seen with a great depth gauge and even a dust collection port (that I have never used).
The jig saw is absolutely fantastic. It is not quite on the same level as my Bosch corded jig saw (which is the best jig saw ever IMO) but I use it more than my corded unit with very good results.
The reciprocating saw is the set's weakest point. The blade gaurd is adjustable but is all chewed up now. The unit does have an adjustable stroke which is a nice feature. The Bosch is pretty good but can't hold a candle to the balance and smoothness of a Milwaukee Hatchet.
The flashlight is a fair 18volt flashlight with great run time and fair output.
The bag is a little cheesy with a few rips in the interior pockets and can't contain all the tools in the set while zipping shut.

I always look at value and what you get for the money. Other sets may have individual pieces better but at a higher cost. I have used the heck out this set with no failures. This price for a standard set plus a great jigsaw is a tremendous value in my book. I give this set 4 stars but I'm the kind of guy who never sees any thing 5 stars (perfection is unattainable).

I'm in the market now for an updated set and this 6-piece Bosch set is on the top of my list.

I purchased this set as planned and have build a couple houses with it and I am sad to say that with Bosch it may be the luck of the draw with quality. This new set can't compare to my first. The battery life of the new "Blue Core" is significantly worse than before. The circular saw has a bad vibration that a new blade helped but did not cure. Having a cordless planer is great though. My reconditioned set came with the old 1 hour charger as well.

It was a great price but if the batteries are junk, what do you have? Out of the 4 Bosch kits my father and I have had, only my first was worth the money. 1 out of 4...ouch. Sadly my rating now would be 2 stars.

Also see my review of the pathetic Bosch radio.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth the Money, August 13, 2006

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Robert E.C. (Lansing, KS United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bosch CPK60-18 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

These are used daily from March to December, 1 year old.

1. I signed up for their pro program and submited for the free battery. Glad I did, the battery was the new blue tooth and it does last longer. The warranty program is fantastic, those complaining missed the boat. New Tool 2 day air no charge - and it was my fault I replaced it, they didn't care. No Hassels !

2. I didn't expect to use the planer much, but once I did - Love it. Use it a lot. The Jigsaw works great especially w/bosch blades,the best. I've lap cut PT4x4's with it

3. The drill does not have the 3rd speed of a Dewalt and is heavier. But mine has survived a 1+ story fall, just like the add and survived, still going strong. The clutch, & hammer setting working fine. (& I can still relace it)

4. The saws, the circular saw I had to get use to handle position, a little different, but thats the only fault I found. Battery powered saws you need to keep a sharp blade with the thin kerf blades, cuts very accurate. The recipricating saw does drain a battery. Mine does have 2 stroke length options. I've used it for wrecking old decks to pruning a tree.

5. TRYing to figure out how to fit the tools in that bag was a chalenge. Just took some work, but carry all tools w/charger & 3 batteries,framing square,xtra blades for all saws & bits. Just need a back brace & a counter weight in the other hand to carry. And not very far.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love these tools...favorites of mine, September 30, 2005

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datadave - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bosch CPK60-18 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had my 6 tool collection of Bosch cordless tools for over a year and not one failure in the lot. Strong, well designed and very easy to transport and get to the job quickly....w/o annoying cords, too loud motors, and with very reliable settings of depth and speed....esp. the circular saw....best saw depth adjustment ever. Only drawback is the batteries that seem to last only so long... and comparable dewalt battery tools seem slightly longer lasting which is odd as i am told that most brand's batteries are made by same manufacturer: Panasonic or some other japanese manufacturer....And Larger batteries in the 18 to 24 volt range tend to wear out faster than our old makita 9 volt batteries.

So far, i've bought 3 additional batteries in a good sales deal with Bosch...(one extra drill came w/ 3 batteries for same price as drill....!) as you'll need all 5 batteries as two aren't enough (IMO 3 is absolute min. for this kit..). None of my batteries have failed either, but they do need frequent recharging...little change in length of use time in over 200 recharges ....and larger batteries are expensive and not long lasting according to trade experts.

Wait 'til new Blue**** (Bosch's new model of battery with something allowing a cooler running, faster charging battery) comes out for this kit....Still to me this is the best cordless kit ever....as others don't have the jig saw and planer....two of the most amazing tools ever. Not a bad design anywhere in this kit...only the older, weaker batteries hold this back from being 5 stars... with the newer Bosch batteries avail. later '05, this tool kit is unbeatable.