Bosch GTS1031 10-Inch Portable Jobsite Table Saw Review

Bosch GTS1031 10-Inch Portable Jobsite Table Saw Review

Table saws have always been considered utility products but traditionally their use has been restricted to the full time carpenters and wood professionals. The cost and size were two major parameters which kept these tools out of the reach of the amateur carpenters, do it yourself guys and the home improvement enthusiasts.

A number of leading manufacturers including Bosch have launched products that defy the notion that performance and portability do not go together. Bosch GTS 1031 is one such product which combines the performance of a full sized table saw but is compact enough to be considered as a portable jobsite table saw.

This article takes a closer look at the saw and lists the advantages, disadvantages, user reviews and the best use practices. Before we get to that section, let us take a quick glance at the features that make it a useful tool:

• Portability – One handed balanced carry handle to support a compact design
• Under – table storage of accessories
• All – steel Base Design for durability and robustness
• Squarelock™ Rip Fence which operates at a finger’s touch and locks into place for solid and consistent cutting performance
• Bosch GTS1031 10-Inch Portable Jobsite Table Saw is Easy to use modular blade guard for enhanced safety
• Optimized capacity to handle a broad range of jobs

Advantages of Bosch GTS1031 10-Inch

The GTS1031 gives you the power of a professional grade table saw and the portability of a compact tool which is easy to store and carry. It will take care of all the woodcutting jobs that a DIYer or a homeowner is likely to face. Even though the saws are marketed as job site table saws (which indicates construction site oriented use that does not require high degree of precision) the cuts delivered are by no means inaccurate.

There are a number of minor enhancements that add value to the tool such as easy adjustment, quick set up and breakdown, solid performance and perfectly calibrated in the box itself. The instruction manual is simple to read and understand which makes for a user friendly tool and eases the process of troubleshooting, if required.

Disadvantages:

There have been a few complaints about the Bosch GTS 1031 but none of them is a deal – breaker. Everyone will not find the riving knife controls easy to handle. There is more work to be done in getting the throat plate into proper position on the first try itself and the rip fence clamping lever could have been smoother to operate.

User reviews and usage guidelines:

There are a number of reviews on the internet for the Bosch GTS 1031 and they all are not consistent. The review depends upon the preferences of the reviewer and his preferred parameters which may be completely different from those of another reviewer. The best way to get the reviews of a tool is to ask the users and that is what we have compiled in this section.

Customer reviews ease of operation, powerful performance, compact size and affordable price – everything comes together to make it a top category table saw.

While using, it is to be kept in mind that even though it is a brilliant performer, it is not recommended to use it for power intensive applications on a regular basis. Secondly, replacing the stock blade is a good option if you are looking for a consistent performance over a period of time.

Conclusion:

The Bosch GTS1031 10-Inch Portable Jobsite Table Saw is a definite improvement over the 4100 – both in terms of performance and portability. It is a must buy for hobby carpenters, the semi professionals and even for the professionals who are required to carry around their saw quite frequently. It has stood the test of times for over three years which speaks volumes about the quality of the Bosch GTS1031 10-Inch Portable Jobsite Table Saw.

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