{"product_id":"bosch-compact-band-saw-gcb18v-2n-2-1-2-inch-cordless-band-saw-18v-power-530-sfpm-core-metal-cutting-conduit-threaded-rod-bare-tool","title":"Bosch Compact Band Saw GCB18V-2N 2-1\/2 Inch Cordless Band Saw (18V Power 530 SFPM Core Metal Cutting Conduit Threaded Rod Bare Tool)","description":"\u003c!-- MARKETING HEADER --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/pages\/brand-bosch\" title=\"Link to the Bosch Tools homepage.\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/Bosch_Promtional_Logo.png?v=1772729021\" alt=\"Bosch Promtional Logo Logout\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eAchieve Clean Spark-Free Metal Cuts in Tight Overheads and Restricted Spaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVERTED PYRAMID DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Bosch GCB18V-2N 18V Compact Band Saw is a lightweight, handheld cordless metal-cutting power saw engineered to deliver a cutting rate of 530 surface feet per minute. Up to 60% lighter and 40% more compact than conventional deep-cut models, this 7.3-pound tool provides a 2-1\/2 inch single-pass cutting capacity to cleanly separate electrical conduits, unistrut channels, copper tubing, and black pipes. Outfitted with a tool-free blade tracking guard and an ergonomic centered handle architecture, this maneuverable bare tool minimizes jobsite grinding and deburring labor while protecting operator visibility via an integrated LED assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e**Battery and charger sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BEST USED FOR --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eBest Used For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverhead Electrical Runs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performing clean, spark-free cuts through heavy electrical conduit piping and structural steel unistrut channels directly in tight plenums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlumbing Mechanical Rough-Ins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutting through threaded rods, copper lines, and commercial black iron gas lines accurately in single-pass setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfined Space Remodeling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Executing clean metal cuts inside wall cavities, tight crawl zones, and narrow joist pockets where standard industrial saws cannot maneuver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- KEY PERFORMANCE \u0026 SAFETY FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eKey Performance \u0026amp; Safety Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Industrial Housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered to be up to 60% lighter and 40% smaller than legacy deep-cut saws to lower shoulder fatigue during overhead tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-Free Blade Tracking Guard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shields the high-speed blade assembly from jobsite debris while allowing rapid access for adjustments without secondary hand tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-Release Lever Blade Changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simplifies trade workflows with tool-free structural adjustments, allowing effortless installation and tensioning of band saw blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Die-Cast Aluminum Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers a lightweight framework that withstands high-impact accidental drops and grueling commercial construction site strain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic Centered Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features an optimized inline handle layout coupled with enhanced soft-grip surfaces to improve cutting control and track tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAMPShare Multi-Brand System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal cross-brand compatibility pairs seamlessly with all native Bosch 18V Lithium-Ion batteries and global alliance trade partner networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT'S INCLUDED --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) GCB18V-2 18V Compact Band Saw (Tool Only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(3) 28.875-Inch 18 TPI Premium Metal Cutting Band Saw Blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 51.6071%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\" height=\"542\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 44.3649%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); 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border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 55.6351%;\"\u003e530 SFPM (Surface Feet Per Minute)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 44.3649%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Cutting Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 55.6351%;\"\u003e2.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 44.3649%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Blade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 55.6351%;\"\u003e28.875 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 44.3649%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariable Speed Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; 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