As a remodeler, I spend most of my days cutting wood. When I do have to cut metal, I use a grinder or a recip saw. But after testing Bosch’s 18-volt CSM 180 Metal-Cutting Circular Saw, I realized the downside to the methods I normally use. The Bosch saw is capable of making quick, accurate cuts in materials such as steel studs, rebar, threaded rod, conduit, and Unistrut. And unlike the tools I normally use to cut metal, it produces clean cuts and does not shoot sparks all over the place, thanks to the plastic shroud. An LED light can be activated by tapping the trigger and not turning on the saw, which is good for lining up cuts. …
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