Friday, September 6, 2013

Bosch CM12 12-Inch Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw with Dust Bag and Blade-Change WrenchReview

About the Bosch CM12

The Bosch CM12 12-inch single bevel compound miter saw combines performance with portability. Featuring 15 amps of power, up to 4,300 PRM, and maximum all-around cutting capacity, this miter saw will always perform with power. It can also be carried with one-hand, making it perfect to transport to and from the jobsite or task at hand. The CM12 includes one 12-inch single bevel compound miter saw, one 12-inch, 40-tooth carbide-tipped blade, one dust bag, and one blade-change wrench. This tool is ideal for re-modelers, deck builders, general contractors, trim carpenters, stair builders, window installers, woodworkers, and much more. It is ideal in precision, versatility, portability, durability, and capacity.

Bosch CM12

The Bosch CM12 12-inch single bevel compound miter saw combines portability, capacity, and performance.

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Bosch CM12

The Bosch CM12 features a one-handed carrying handle

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Ultimate Portability

The Bosch CM12 miter saw features one-handed carrying ability for quick and easy jobsite transportation, attributed to a convenient rear carry handle. The CM12 miter saw was designed for balanced, one-handed portability. The total weight of the tool is 43-pounds and the width is 22-1/4-inches. The vertical capacity is 6-3/4-inches at the base max with a 6-inch crown. Packing power with portability, this tool has up to 4,300 RPMs, 15 amps, and a motor with brake, making this saw ideal for professionals and do-it-yourselfers alike. The blade size for the CM12 miter saw is 12-inches.

Features and Benefits

In addition to the ease of transportation, the CM12 12-inch single bevel compound miter saw also features maximum all-around cutting capacity. The highest nominal capacity cross cut is 8-inches at 0-degrees and 6-inches at 45-degrees. The cut capacity is 6-3/4-inches at the base max against fence and is 6-inches when crown nested. This miter saw also features a Squarelock quick release fence trademarked to Bosch. This high-precision Squarelock fence aligns the fence at 90-degrees to table and requires no adjustment. In addition, it features a one-touch lock and unlock to the slide fence for added support. In addition to the Squarelock is the easy accessible side bevel lock lever that is located on the right side of the bevel post, so that you never need to reach behind the tool for the lock lever. The miter detent override button is also conveniently located, with a push-button thumb actuated control up front so that you can quickly access it for fine miter angle adjustments. Finally, the CM12 is designed with integrated expanding base extensions, allowing the user to expand the base from 22-1/4-inches of material support to more than 37-inches for ultimate material control.

What's in the Box

This Bosch product includes one CM12 12-inch single bevel compound miter saw, one 12-inch, 40-tooth carbide tipped blade, one dust bag, and one blade-change wrench.

Other User Features

The Bosch CM12 also features an easy-to-read large miter scale with uniform marks at 52-degrees right and left. It also has a similar, easy-to-read bevel scale with uniform markings at 47-degrees. The CM12 also has 9 adjustable miter detents that are accurate for most common cuts. The ambidextrous ergonomic trigger handle is form fitting for long-lasting, all-day comfort. The vacuum-ready dust chute automatically adapts to 35-millimeters and 1 1/4-inch diameter vacuum hoses. This tool includes the dust elbow/vacuum adapter that connects the dust bag or adapts to standard vacuum hoses (35-millimeters or 1 1/4-inch in diameter).

Bosch CM12

The CM12 miter saw is ideal for a variety of applications

About Robert Bosch Tool Corporation

Since the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation was established in North America in 2003, the Bosch brand has become synonymous with engineering excellence. The power tools division of Bosch continues to be a pioneer and world market leader for power tools and power tool accessories. Their core success factors are innovative strength, new product launches, and pace of innovation. Bosch is every professional’s go-to brand for power tools that will last a lifetime.

Bosch CM12 Single Bevel Miter Saw

  • One-handed ultimate portability
  • 15 amps of power and 4,300 RPM
  • Features an ergonomic ambidextrous trigger handle
  • Backed by a one-year warranty


Bosch CM12 12-Inch Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw with Dust Bag and Blade-Change Wrench
  • Ultimate portability with a balanced one-handed rear carry handle
  • Maximum all-around cutting capacity
  • Easy-to-access side bevel lock lever
  • Intergrated expanding base extensions
  • Squarelock quick release fence

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