Factory-Reconditioned Bosch 1677MD-RT 7-1/4-Inch Wormdrive Saw

by Bosch

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This is a reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like new condition. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes.

If you're looking for unparalleled power, here's the saw for you. In addition to the sheer brawn, Bosch really has finessed this machine, and the beauty is in the details. Our favorite feature is the Direct Connect system: The tool itself has no power cord, just a receptacle for your extension cord and a super locking mechanism to keep the cord connected. It's so secure that you can actually lower the tool off scaffolding to the ground by the cord. Next time you accidentally cut the cord, it won't put the whole saw out of commission: Just grab another extension cord. Storage is a breeze, too, because there's no integrated cord to tangle with. We love the left-side blade for unmatched line of sight, the worm drive gear train will hold up for years under the toughest conditions. Changing depths and bevels are fast, easy, single-lever operations, and you'll like the lower guard design when slicing off a narrow piece because it does not snag. If we had to name a down side, the saw is a bit heavy, but that's a negligible detail in a piece of machinery like this. -- Kris Jensen-Van Heste

From the Manufacturer

With innovations in visibility, snag-reduction, bevel capacity, and even storage, this reconditioned 1677MD-RT 7-1/4-inch wormdrive construction saw from Bosch is one smooth operator. A 15 amp motor and a wormdrive gear train mean ultimate durability and maximum tool life. Bosch’s inventive Direct Connect Cord System lets you plug the extension cord directly into the saw for convenient tool storage. A left blade design offers better visibility, and a rear-handle means straighter, faster cuts. An anti-snag lower guard reduces hang-ups when making narrow cutoffs. The saw also features 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. Reconditioned.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.5 x 8.8 x 5.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.4 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: B00076ZS18
• Item model number: 1677MD-RT
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,104 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Refurbished a great value, February 15, 2005

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Carter D. Heaner "saw dust maker" (Buffalo, Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned Bosch 1677MD-RT 7-1/4-Inch Wormdrive Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I just received this saw from Amazon today after shopping for quite some time. My original pick was the Skil Mag worm drive saw but I like the features of this one better. The direct connect is a great idea. The tool hook they refer to in the specs doesn't show up in the pictures (it's NOT the hook you see below the handle, that's to hook the cord onto.) The tool hook is a folding piece of round bar, very heavy duty & looks like it's sized to hook on 2x framing material. The picture shows a blade with it but doesn't specifically mention it but it does come with a 24T diamond arbor Bosch blade. My unit came looking brand-new except for a couple of small nicks in the paint, I'm verry happy with the condition. [...] Also in regards to the Skil brand which is owned by the same company as Bosch, it mentions releif bellows & an oil level indicator. This saw does require oil for the gear box but it has a plug you must remove to check the level.

Overall I am very excited to use this saw, I have built a few decks over the years in addition to home projects & can't wait to see how it performs, I'm sure I won't be disappointed. One other note: I own a Bosch jig-saw & it's also the finest one I've ever seen.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top Notch Saw, February 25, 2006

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jc21 "jc21" (Earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned Bosch 1677MD-RT 7-1/4-Inch Wormdrive Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

Improved over the Mag 77- more power (15 amps vs 13 of the Mag 77, the redesigned blade guard is less likely to hang up on bevel cuts, and the shoe is far less likely to flex than that of the Mag 77. The Direct Connect works great; plug your extension cord directly into the saw. The built in rafter hook is a slick idea. Saw looked new ............ no way to tell it was a recon other than a sticker and the box it came in. Great saw at an excellent price.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Direct connect circular saw, July 25, 2005

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Richard R. Lackey "Woodworker" (Idyllwild, Calif.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned Bosch 1677MD-RT 7-1/4-Inch Wormdrive Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

So far, good performance, comfortable weight, good power, can't tell it has been reconditioned. Sky hook is wonderful feature.