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Bosch GKS 190: 1,400 W, 70 mm cut with parallel guide
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Bosch's GKS 190 is a straightforward 190 mm circular saw for people who want a reliable mains tool for framing, decking and sheet cutting. It pairs a 1,400 W motor with a 70 mm depth of cut, and it arrives with the bits many budget saws leave out: a parallel guide and a dust extraction adaptor. What it lacks is any compatibility with guide rails.
- Blade
- 190 mm
- Depth of cut
- 70 mm
- Power
- 1,400 W
- Weight
- 4.76 kg
- In the box
- Blade, guide, dust adaptor, hex key
In its favour
- The listing states a 70 mm depth of cut in wood from a 1,400 W motor.
- A parallel guide, dust extraction adaptor and Optiline Wood blade are included.
- The compact, robust design is listed for tough sawing work.
Good to know
- The title states it is not compatible with guide rails.
- It ships in a cardboard box rather than a carry case.
Our take
Power and cutting depth
The listing states a 1,400 W motor driving a 190 mm blade, with a 70 mm maximum depth in wood. That depth covers 47 mm and 63 mm construction timber comfortably and gets through most fence rails and joist offcuts in one pass. Thicker posts and sleepers will need cutting from both sides.
Bosch describes the build as robust and the body as compact, and the listed weight is 4.76 kg, which is manageable for cuts on trestles and for short spells of overhead work.
What comes in the carton
Bosch includes an Optiline Wood blade, a dust extraction adaptor, a parallel guide and a hex key. The guide is useful for ripping strips off sheet material, and the adaptor lets you connect a workshop vacuum or extractor. The saw ships in a cardboard box, so you will need your own bag or case for site storage.
The guide rail question
The title is clear that the GKS 190 does not work with guide rails. If you want long, splinter free cuts in worktops or doors, a plunge saw on a track is the better tool. For general carpentry where a clamped straight edge or the parallel guide is enough, this is not a problem.
The parallel guide that Bosch supplies runs along the edge of a board, so it works best for strips up to the width of its arm. For wider panels, a long clamped batten remains the cheapest way to get a straight line without a track system.
Against the other mains saws
The Makita HS7101J offers a slightly shallower 67 mm cut but adds an electric brake, LED light and a Makpac case. The DeWalt D23700 reaches 86 mm but weighs 8.2 kg. The GKS 190 sits between them: deep enough for most work, light enough to carry, and well equipped for the money.
Verdict
The GKS 190 is a good default choice for DIYers and trades who need a dependable 190 mm saw with a guide and dust port included. Pick the DeWalt D23700 if you cut sleepers often, or the Makita HS7101J if a brake and a stackable case matter more than an extra 3 mm of depth.
Compared with alternatives in: Best corded circular saws
Amazon listing title: Bosch Professional hand-held circular saw GKS 190 (not compatible with guide rails, 1400 watts, circular saw blade: 190 mm, cutting depth: 70 mm, in cardboard box)