That's a good find!

I had a scare yesterday as my bosch cutter was cutting out. I thought it was the brushes so sorted that, still nothing ...rang bosch and they charge a standard £150 fee to fix it. I did a quick check with my multimeter to see where I wasn't getting power and discovered that the cable was damaged. God know how that happened! Replaced it and it's fine.

So i was thought I ought to start thinking about a back up or replacement. That seems like a good price too. Anyone tried them?

...a cordless option too, that would be handy!

My second hand foam saw made some unusaul noises and sparks were coming out the back last year.The internal capacitor had blown, easy and cheap to repair myself.Heres where I got the spares from for those of you in the uk.You need to search by tool model number.
http://www.powertoolspares.com/

That's worth remembering, cheers.

Check out Maimin cutters. I bought a factory rebuilt model Sabre 2000. Excellent smooth cutter for foam or stacked vinyl. No wobble or vibration. I have an older model Maimin that I remember being here when I was a kid. My dad said it was WWII surplus. It still works!

That cordless foam saw looks sweet. I'd like to try that out!

Yeah, would love to hear from anyone that's tried it.

yeah I might have to get one, I was cutting some foam his week thinking about it, if I buy one I will post a review

Did you buy one of those cutters in the end @Joseph Bennell? I'm looking to buy a new one and I'm wondering how they compare.
If anyone else has experience of one of the cutters in the original post, or has any other recommendations I'd be interested to know.

Not sure if you’ve bought a new foam saw by now, it’s been awhile since I logged in. I made an in depth review of the first blue saw that sailrite sells. It’s alright but they spent more money making it look like a quality saw instead of spending the money to make quality parts. I had to modify it to work again after several months.

Thanks, that's useful to know. It's a shame that it failed after such a short time. I haven't bought a new saw yet, there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of choice out there

Ever since Bosch discontinued the 1575A Foam Rubber Cutter, I haven't really found one that I liked :cry:

What are peoples thoughts on the Consew foam saw?. They even use the same 1575A wording for it.

Haven't tried it. But will definitely check it out -- thank you!

@Robert Webb I would love to try the consew saw. Just heard it was a Chinese knock off. I’m assuming more for looks with inferior materials used. But that’s just what I heard, personally I’d like to know.

I just picked up an ACU cutter 500. Works pretty well for $400 delivered

After couple months of use could you give another review as to how well it holds up. The 500 is the one that both blades move right?

Yes and will do

well any news ?

It works very well. The only thing I do not like is that it uses 2 Phillips screws to hold the base plate on. Its kind of a pain to remove and re install

Found in Bosch's 2021 catalog.
Anyone have experience with this saw?
12" blade.

https://www.bosch-professional.com/gb/en/products/pneumatic-foam-rubber-cutter-0607595100

I have one and its a baddass rig providing you have an aircompressor lol I hated the electric one, would always burn up and bog down.

Thanks for the info!
Yes. I have a compressor. Shouldn't have much problem with that saw.
120 gallon, 2-stage 10HP.
The small ones..."would always burn up and bog down." :grin:
It's on a pad out behind the shop. Too big along with being just too damn noisy for it to be in my workspace.
Bought at auction. Cheap. $1500.00cdn. One of my better shop investments.
Running a 1" impact fed by a 3/4" line & it'll kick in, catch up & then, turn off! 36cfm.
It's a bit of over kill for my needs. HeHe!
Major PitA to move, though. 3' high, 4.5' wide, 6.5' long & 880 lbs.