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Bosch 3814 14-Inch Abrasive Cut-Off Machine Review

Bosch 3814 14-Inch Abrasive Cut-Off Machine Review

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Bosch 3814 14-Inch Abrasive Cut-Off Machine Review

Product Name: Bosch 3814 14-Inch Abrasive Cut-Off Machine

Product Description: Bosch Metal Cutting Saw

Price: $$$

Currency: US

Availability: InStock

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  • 7.7/10
    Rating - 7.7/10
7.7/10

Summary

Benefits coming with the Bosch 3814 14-Inch Abrasive Cut-Off Machine are greater than the asking price, resulting in great value for the money. It is very easy to use and compact model, featuring 11.25” length and just 5” width.

The Bosch 3814 14-Inch Abrasive Cut-Off Machine 14-inch diameter is highlighted by a spin rate of 3900 RPM which is designed to cut almost anything you throw at it. The 36-grit aluminum oxide wheel turns the tool into an incredibly robust cut-off machine. It operates on US electric standards only and is designed to deliver more with bot K.E and P.E.

Bosch is the world market leader and has introduced more than a hundred power tools in the market. This cut-off tool was introduced in back in 1999 and it still stands to be a choice of professionals for heavy duty jobs. Let’s see if this model helps you complete jobs faster and with more comfort.

A Blast from the Past

The Bosch 14-Inch Abrasive Cut-Off Machine comes with superior motor insulation to protect from overload during rough cutting tasks. The abrasive wheel is on the right side and spins anti-clockwise to toss sparks into wheel guard. The motor is not brushless, and also lacks electric brakes. Motor carbons are accessible from outside and you can change them without having to open the whole system.

A lock-on button is located right above the trigger switch, which is a convenient option to release the stress on a finger during long cutting operations. There is a spindle lock for quick and easy wheel changes. Depth settings are easy to apply with the “depth stop adjustment bolt” and a “lock nut”. It has a built-in handle so you can carry it without any carrying case. Just hook up the chain and you are ready to go.

Powerful and Durable

All mechanical tools require proper care if you want them to last for a long time including lubricating the gears at every brush change. This Bosch 3814 metal cutting saw is engineered with cut and hardened helical-cut steel gears. They are more efficient, durable and strong than straight gears. The depth of cut is 6-inch in any metal stuff and this tool weighs 42.0 pounds. An adjustable fence with this cut-off tool can bevel between 0° and 45° and “locking vise” with quick release lever firmly holds the material for efficient cutting and reduced slips.

There is an onboard scale on “vise stop” for accurate angle adjustments. You can use crank for minor adjustments or pull a lever to release the screw shaft. There is an onboard wrench storage area for convenient access while changing a wheel. This tool is decades old and manually adjusted, mostly with a wrench but it is solid and heavy-duty robust power tool.

Specification and Features

  • 1” Arbor
  • 14” diameter blade
  • 3100 RPM speed
  • 120V AC/DC
  • 0 Amp consumption
  • 6” Cut depth

Pros

  • Powerful and heavy-duty
  • Durable and consistent performance
  • Helical-Cut Steel Gears
  • 36-Grit aluminum oxide wheel
  • Built-in handle
  • 45° bevel capacity
  • Large carrying handle

Cons

  • The base is not too strong and there are some complaints about this as well.

Verdict

Benefits coming with the Bosch 3814 14-Inch Abrasive Cut-Off Machine are greater than the asking price, resulting in great value for the money. It is very easy to use and compact model, featuring 11.25” length and just 5” width. Weighing 42 pounds, it requires quite a muscle to carry around, but for a good reason. It is powerful and sturdy featuring heavy wheel for increased kinetic energy and cutting power.

The package contains 36-Grit aluminum oxide blade and wrench with a tool. Bosch backs this tool with one-year limited warranty from purchase date. If you have max 5-inch pipes or 4-inch square stock and lot of steel to cut, do yourself a favor and get your hands on the Bosch 3814 14-Inch Abrasive Cut-Off Machine.