Bosch Professional GKF 12V-8

Edge router
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Cordless edge router GKF 12V-8 The cordless edge router GKF 12V-8 Professional is the world's first in the professional 12-volt segment and is characterised by a unique design for perfect tool guidance. Its innovative design, low weight and ideal centre of gravity ensure comfortable and ergonomic handling. The brushless motor and the 12-volt system of the edge router enable a compact housing. The cordless power tool ensures maximum manoeuvrability. Comfort and flexibility when routing. This power tool is suitable for routing work in wood and plastic. It is compatible with all Bosch Professional 12V batteries and chargers (Professional 12V system). Furthermore, GKF 12V-8 Professional has functions such as a quick macro depth adjustment. a fine adjustment. a lockable cutting depth and a spindle lock. Included in the scope of delivery: L-BOXX 136 (1 600 A01 2G0). GAL 12V-40 Professional quick charger (1 600 A01 9R3). Collet chuck with union nut 8 mm (2 608 570 134). Open-end spanner 17 mm (ET no. 2 609 110 438). 2x rechargeable battery GBA 12V 3.0Ah (1 600 A00 X79).

Key specifications

Router type
Edge router
Collet
8 mm
Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery voltage
12 V
Battery system
Bosch Professional 12V
Battery equipment
2 batteries supplied

General information

Item number
7946321
Manufacturer
Bosch Professional
Category
Routers + Disc cutters
Manufacturer No.
06016B0000
Release date
8.2.2018
Sales rank in Category Routers + Disc cutters
68 of 703
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)
May include power adapter
Yes

Colour

Colour
Black, Blue, Red
Exact colour description
Black, Blue, Silver

Milling machine properties

Router type
Edge router
Tool holder
Spindle lock
Collet
8 mm

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
12 V
Capacity
3 Ah
Power capacity
36 Wh
Battery system
Bosch Professional 12V
Battery equipment
2 batteries supplied
Charger equipment
Charger supplied

Power

Max. Idle speed
13000 rpm

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
1993 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 11.20

Product dimensions

Length
144 mm
Height
252 mm

Package dimensions

Length
36 cm
Width
45 cm
Height
15 cm
Weight
4.40 kg

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
12 additional offers

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Routers + Disc cutters» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Festool
    0.2 %
  • 2.Bosch Home & Garden
    0.3 %
  • 3.Bosch Professional
    1 %
  • 3.Metabo
    1 %
  • 5.Einhell
    1.1 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Einhell
    2 days
  • 2.Bosch Professional
    3 days
  • 2.Makita
    3 days
  • 4.DeWalt
    6 days
  • 4.Metabo
    6 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Routers + Disc cutters» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Metabo
    2 %
  • 4.DeWalt
    2.1 %
  • 4.Makita
    2.1 %
  • 6.Bosch Professional
    2.2 %
  • 6.Festool
    2.2 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Very good80/100
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selber machenSingle testReleaseAugust 2022
  • PositiveTiefen-Feineinstellung
  • Positiveniedriger Gewichtsschwerpunkt und großer Standfuß, sehr gut ausbalanciert
  • Positiveleichter Werkzeugwechsel durch Spindelarretierung
  • NegativeDrehzahl nicht vorwählbar und relativ niedrig
  • Negativekein Spantransport, daher nur für das Kantenfräsen geeignet

Die Bosch professional GKF12 ist eine reine Kantenfräse und hat offensichtlich auch nicht den Ehrgeiz, etwas anderes sein zu wollen. Bosch hat dieses Gerät kompromisslos auf den Einsatzzweck der Kantenbearbeitung hin optimiert. Dafür benötigt man keine groBen Kraftreserven. Konsequenterweise reicht dann auch ein kleiner Akku mit 12 V Spannung, der kaum halb so viel wiegt wie die Akkupacks der Konkurrenz...