Bosch Professional GKF 12V-8

Edge router
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BrandMore from Bosch Professional
Test reportsVery good based on 1 test
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Product details

Cordless Edge Router GKF 12V-8. The GKF 12V-8 Professional cordless edge router is the world's first in the professional 12-volt segment and features a unique design for perfect tool guidance. Its innovative shape, lightweight construction, and ideal center of gravity ensure comfortable and ergonomic handling. The brushless motor and 12-volt system of the edge router allow for a compact housing. This cordless power tool provides maximum agility, comfort, and flexibility when routing. It is suitable for routing work in wood and plastic. It is compatible with all Bosch Professional 12V batteries and chargers. Additionally, the GKF 12V-8 Professional includes features such as quick macro depth adjustment, fine adjustment, a lockable cutting depth, and spindle locking. Included in the package: 8 mm collet with clamping nut, 17 mm wrench, carton.

Key specifications

Router type
Edge router
Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery voltage
12 V
Battery equipment
No batteries supplied

General information

Item number
7949038
Manufacturer
Bosch Professional
Category
Routers + Disc cutters
Manufacturer No.
06016B0002
Release date
16.1.2018
Sales rank in Category Routers + Disc cutters
3 of 695
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Colour

Colour
Black, Blue
Exact colour description
Blue

Milling machine properties

Router type
Edge router
Milling basket stroke
38 mm

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
12 V
Capacity
2 Ah
Battery equipment
No batteries supplied
Charger equipment
No charger supplied

Power

Max. Idle speed
13000 rpm
Sound pressure level (LpA)
71 dB

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
1993 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 6.96

Product dimensions

Length
144 mm
Height
252 mm

Package dimensions

Length
25.90 cm
Width
16.20 cm
Height
12.20 cm
Weight
1.46 kg

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
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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
  • 2.Bosch Home & Garden
    0.3 %
  • 3.Metabo
    0.9 %
  • 4.Bosch Professional
    1 %
  • 5.Einhell
    1.2 %
  • 5.Makita
    1.2 %

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
  • 1.Makita
    2 days
  • 3.Bosch Professional
    3 days
  • 4.DeWalt
    5 days

Return rate

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

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 3.Makita
    1.7 %
  • 4.Einhell
    2 %
  • 5.Bosch Professional
    2.2 %
  • 5.DeWalt
    2.2 %
  • 5.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...