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Bosch GCM12SD

The Bosch GCM12SD is Bosch's 12 In. Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw, listed with a 12" blade, 15 amps and a crosscut capacity of 3-1/2" x 13-1/2". Bosch published every figure here; each one links to its source.

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What a miter saw is for. Bosch Power Tools writes: "A single-bevel miter saw tilts in one direction for bevel cuts, while a dual-bevel miter saw tilts in both directions, allowing you to make angled cuts without flipping the workpiece."

GCM12SD specifications published by Bosch (9)
Current (amps)
15GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional
Voltage
120VGCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional
Blade diameter
12"GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional
Bevel capacity
47° left and 47° rightGCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional
Miter capacity
52° Left, 60° RightGCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional
Crosscut capacity
3-1/2" x 13-1/2"GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional
Speed
4,000 RPMGCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional
Included
Includes; (1) GCM12SD 12 In. Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw; (1) Premium 12 In. 60-Tooth Carbide-Tipped Blade; (1) Wrench; (1) Toolless Vertical Work Clamp; (1) Dust Bag/Assembly; (1) Vacuum Adapter ElbowGCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional
Weight
65 lbGCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional

Every row is Bosch's own wording, read on 2026-09-28. Check the current GCM12SD specification on Bosch's site before buying; makers revise their tools.

From the GCM12SD manual and Bosch's product page (6)
Dust collection
Dust Collection: YesGCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional
Vacuum hose compatibility
VAC005 and VAC006 hoses, and most other 22 mm and 35 mm hoses, Adapters for 1-1/4 in and 1-1/2 in. Vacuum Hoses, VAC024. (The VAC002 adapter is not compatible with the GCM12SD.)GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional
Vacuum hose compatibility
Anti-Static Vacuum Hoses, VH1622A and VH1635A (by means of anti-static adapter included with those hoses), VAC008, and most other 22 mm and 35 mm anti-static hosesGCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional
Electric motor brake
YesGCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional
Max cut capacity 0 miter 0 bevel
3-1/2" x 13-1/2"GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional
Miter angle range
Miter Angle Range; 52° Left, 60° RightGCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional

Bosch's own wording, row by row, with a link to the page each was read from.

What owners report about the GCM12SD

A summary of 41 first-person reports from owners of the Bosch GCM12SD, counted at 3 places: Sawmill Creek (18, 2013–2024); Garage Journal (13, 2014–2025); WoodNet Forums (10, 2016–2024). Each theme below appears in at least 3 of the 41. Taikra has not tried the GCM12SD. What follows is a count of what its owners wrote.

  • Owners like: Needs little depth behind it; fits a shallow bench (4 of 41 reports)
  • Owners like: Sits close to a wall; no rails out the back (4 of 41 reports)
  • Owners like: Accurate cuts (3 of 41 reports)
  • Owners raise: Miter detents or angles needed adjusting (4 of 41 reports)
  • Owners raise: Some units arrived out of square or with play and were returned (4 of 41 reports)
  • Owners raise: Heavy to move (3 of 41 reports)

Before you buy the GCM12SD

  • Power supply. Bosch lists 120V and 15 amps for the GCM12SD. Check the manual for the circuit Bosch calls for.

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GCM12SD vs DCS781B

The GCM12SD beside the DEWALT DCS781B, row by row. Both are miter saws with the same blade diameter: blade diameter 12" on the GCM12SD, 12.0-in on the DCS781B, in their makers' figures.

GCM12SD vs DWS715

The GCM12SD beside the DEWALT DWS715, row by row. Both are miter saws with the same blade diameter: blade diameter 12" on the GCM12SD, 12 in. on the DWS715, in their makers' figures.

GCM12SD vs DWS716

The GCM12SD beside the DEWALT DWS716, row by row. Both are miter saws with the same blade diameter: blade diameter 12" on the GCM12SD, 12 in. on the DWS716, in their makers' figures.

GCM12SD vs DWS780

The GCM12SD beside the DEWALT DWS780, row by row. The GCM12SD and DWS780 are miter saws people search for together, compared on their makers' published figures.

GCM12SD vs LS1219L

The GCM12SD beside the Makita U.S.A. LS1219L, row by row. The GCM12SD and LS1219L are miter saws people search for together, compared on their makers' published figures.

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GCM12SD: questions answered from Bosch's specification

How many amps does the Bosch GCM12SD draw?

The Bosch GCM12SD draws 15 amps, by Bosch's figure. Bosch's manual gives the supply the GCM12SD needs.

Source: GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional

What voltage does the Bosch GCM12SD run on?

Bosch lists the GCM12SD at 120V. Bosch's manual gives the supply the GCM12SD needs.

Source: GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional

What blade size does the Bosch GCM12SD take?

The Bosch GCM12SD takes a 12" blade, by Bosch's specification.

Source: GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional

How much does the Bosch GCM12SD weigh?

The Bosch GCM12SD weighs 65 lb, by Bosch's figure.

Source: GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional

What comes with the Bosch GCM12SD?

Bosch lists included for the GCM12SD as: Includes; (1) GCM12SD 12 In. Dual-Bevel Glide Miter Saw; (1) Premium 12 In. 60-Tooth Carbide-Tipped Blade; (1) Wrench; (1) Toolless Vertical Work Clamp; (1) Dust Bag/Assembly; (1) Vacuum Adapter Elbow.

Source: GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional

What does Bosch say about dust collection on the GCM12SD?

Per Bosch's own pages for the GCM12SD: Dust Collection: Yes.

Source: GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional

What does Bosch say about vacuum hose compatibility on the GCM12SD?

Per Bosch's own pages for the GCM12SD: VAC005 and VAC006 hoses, and most other 22 mm and 35 mm hoses, Adapters for 1-1/4 in and 1-1/2 in. Vacuum Hoses, VAC024. (The VAC002 adapter is not compatible with the GCM12SD.). Anti-Static Vacuum Hoses, VH1622A and VH1635A (by means of anti-static adapter included with those hoses), VAC008, and most other 22 mm and 35 mm anti-static hoses.

Source: GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional

What does Bosch say about electric motor brake on the GCM12SD?

Per Bosch's own pages for the GCM12SD: Yes.

Source: GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional

What does Bosch say about max cut capacity 0 miter 0 bevel on the GCM12SD?

Per Bosch's own pages for the GCM12SD: 3-1/2" x 13-1/2".

Source: GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional

What does Bosch say about miter angle range on the GCM12SD?

Per Bosch's own pages for the GCM12SD: Miter Angle Range; 52° Left, 60° Right.

Source: GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional

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Sources

  1. GCM12SD Miter Saws | Bosch Professional — Bosch
  2. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 1 of 7) — Sawmill Creek
  3. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 2 of 7) — Sawmill Creek
  4. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 3 of 7) — Sawmill Creek
  5. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 4 of 7) — Sawmill Creek
  6. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 5 of 7) — Sawmill Creek
  7. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 6 of 7) — Sawmill Creek
  8. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 7 of 7) — Sawmill Creek
  9. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 1 of 10) — Garage Journal
  10. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 2 of 10) — Garage Journal
  11. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 3 of 10) — Garage Journal
  12. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 4 of 10) — Garage Journal
  13. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 5 of 10) — Garage Journal
  14. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 6 of 10) — Garage Journal
  15. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 7 of 10) — Garage Journal
  16. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 8 of 10) — Garage Journal
  17. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 9 of 10) — Garage Journal
  18. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 10 of 10) — Garage Journal
  19. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 1 of 13) — WoodNet Forums
  20. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 2 of 13) — WoodNet Forums
  21. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 3 of 13) — WoodNet Forums
  22. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 4 of 13) — WoodNet Forums
  23. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 5 of 13) — WoodNet Forums
  24. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 6 of 13) — WoodNet Forums
  25. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 7 of 13) — WoodNet Forums
  26. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 8 of 13) — WoodNet Forums
  27. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 9 of 13) — WoodNet Forums
  28. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 10 of 13) — WoodNet Forums
  29. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 11 of 13) — WoodNet Forums
  30. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 12 of 13) — WoodNet Forums
  31. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 13 of 13) — WoodNet Forums