Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Bosch CPK60-18 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I have been a custom home builder and cabinet maker for several years now and have used many different cordless sets. I can easily say that this set is the best value out there.After great luck with an old Dewalt 12v drill, I went to a Milwaukee 18v set after their great magazine reviews.That set was good but not nearly as good I expected.Every 18 months or so I sell the old set and get new to avoid any troubles.

2 years ago, the 18v Bosch set (5 piece) came next and I liked it much better.
The drill is the core of every set and this one is very solid and well balanced.Easy clutch adjustments and decent hammer-drill function.Nice magnetic tip included as well.
The circular saw is the best 18volt I have seen with a great depth gauge and even a dust collection port (that I have never used).
The jig saw is absolutely fantastic.It is not quite on the same level as my Bosch corded jig saw (which is the best jig saw ever IMO) but I use it more than my corded unit with very good results.
The reciprocating saw is the set's weakest point.The blade gaurd is adjustable but is all chewed up now.The unit does have an adjustable stroke which is a nice feature.The Bosch is pretty good but can't hold a candle to the balance and smoothness of a Milwaukee Hatchet.
The flashlight is a fair 18volt flashlight with great run time and fair output.
The bag is a little cheesy with a few rips in the interior pockets and can't contain all the tools in the set while zipping shut.

I always look at value and what you get for the money.Other sets may have individual pieces better but at a higher cost.I have used the heck out this set with no failures.This price for a standard set plus a great jigsaw is a tremendous value in my book.I give this set 4 stars but I'm the kind of guy who never sees any thing 5 stars (perfection is unattainable).

I'm in the market now for an updated set and this 6-piece Bosch set is on the top of my list.

I purchased this set as planned and have build a couple houses with it and I am sad to say that with Bosch it may be the luck of the draw with quality. This new set can't compare to my first. The battery life of the new "Blue Core" is significantly worse than before. The circular saw has a bad vibration that a new blade helped but did not cure. Having a cordless planer is great though. My reconditioned set came with the old 1 hour charger as well.

It was a great price but if the batteries are junk, what do you have? Out of the 4 Bosch kits my father and I have had, only my first was worth the money. 1 out of 4...ouch.Sadly my rating now would be 2 stars.

Also see my review of the pathetic Bosch radio.

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Product Description:
CPK60-18 Model Code: AB (part# CPK60-18)This item features: -Voltage: 18.00 V. -Batt. Type: Blue Core . -Price is for 1 KT. Model CodeModel Description AABatt. Cap.:2.000 A-h, Includes:1/2 in. ImpactorWrench, 1/2 in. Brute ToughHammer Drill/Driver, 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw, 1-1/4 in. Reciprocating Saw, Flashlight, (2) Batteries, 30-Minute Charger, (2) Bi-Metal Recip Blades, Side Handle, Double Ended Phillips Bit, Magnetic Bit Holder, Phillips Bit, Circular Saw Blade, Carrying Bag ABBatt. Cap.:2.400 A-h, Includes:1/2 in. Hammer/Driver Drills, 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw, 1-1/4 in. Reciprocating Saw, Jig Saw, Planer, Flashlight, (2) Batteries, 30-Minute Dual Bay Charger, Carrying Bag ACBatt. Cap.:2.400 A-h, Includes:1/2 in. ImpactorWrench, 1/2 in. Brute ToughHammer Drill/Driver, 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw, 1-1/4 in. Reciprocating Saw, Flashlight, (2) Batteries, 30-Minute Dual Bay Charger, (2) Bi-Metal Recip Blades, Side Handle, Double Ended Phillips Bit, Magnetic Bit Holder, Phillips Bit, Circular Saw Blade, Carrying Bag