Bosch 3960CFK 24 Volt Drill/Circular Saw/Flashlight Combo Kit

The blade-left, 24-volt circular saw offers as much power and cut capacity as you could ask for in a cordless saw. It can easily cut regular 1-1/2-inch-thick material at a full 50-degree bevel, and the bevel mechanism has a positive stop at 45 degrees. The saw also features tool-free, rear-pivot depth-of-cut adjustments and tool-free bevel adjustments. The wrench for blade changes stores in a clip right on the base. The rear battery configuration on this saw allowed Bosch to give the tool good, even balance while maintaining a nice low profile.

Powered by one of Bosch's 24-volt batteries, the flashlight included in this kit might well be called a spotlight. It offers all the illumination you need, and has a two-position pivoting head and an adjustable focus. The batteries on Bosch's 24-volt tools are 2 amp hr ni-cads, made for Bosch by Panasonic. While we really like the padded grips Bosch uses on its cordless tools, the 24-volt battery does add a little extra heft to these tools, and no matter how nice the grip is, you will notice the extra weight if you carry this in your hand all day. This kit is ideal for contractors and other professionals looking for heavy-duty tools at a great price.

The full kit includes the 1/2-inch drill, a 6-1/2-inch circular saw, the flashlight, two 24-volt batteries, a one-hour charger, a side handle for the drill, and a case that holds it all. --Brian Trinen

I now have all the BOSCH 24 volt tools except the new jig saw, but will probably have it this spring. I would recommend these tools to anyone who wants quality well built tools.


no sawzall   January 5, 2003
 1 out of 3 found this review helpful

i am a contractor, i thought finally a cordless set with enough power to justify putting it in the truck and pulling it out on a job. it works great, plenty of power. one of my workers was pulling out a screw on a float over the water and the chuck backed off and fell in,(1 month old) a bosch mechanic said that bosch wouldn't replace it. the drill has to much power to use in reverse over the water, was what was told to me. after alot of anger they finally replaced it.the second thing is i bought it in june 2002 and was told the it was a higher price because you get a free sawzall. WRONG that ended april 2002 and BOSCH wont do anything about it. bottom line is no free sawzall


Bosch isn't what it's cracked up to be   December 27, 2002
 2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I purchased a Bosch 24-volt combo tool kit from International Tool Corporation on the Internet. Form the very first time I used the Bosch kit, I was very disappointed in the Bosch cordless tool performance. I have used many Bosch corded tools with great performance and success. This is the first cordless tool I have used by Bosch and it is the worst performing cordless tool system I have ever used. Being a contractor I use a wide variety of tools and in buying the Bosch system I feel like I have been misled and used. The Bosch kit was more expensive, the batteries that are provided with the kit have short run times, it is difficult to find additional batteries and the longer run time batteries that I have found on-line indicate that I will have to wait weeks to receive them. In general, the performance of the tools is sub-standard at best. I feel I have bought into a tool system that will have to be replaced within a year, and combo kits are supposed to last at least 3 years. It will be a long time, if ever, that I will purchase Bosch tools again.


Bosch makes the BEST Cordless Tools out there!!   December 15, 2002
By far the BEST set out there. I have a lot of cordless tools because I am a builder by trade. This is one top-notch set!! The drill is very strong and has reiable tork setting (I use it everyday), The saw has the most power of any cordless saw I've tried. This set is great if you work in remote areas with no power available. All have taken a beating at work and keep coming back for more.

Highly recommend! Bosch is always my #1 choice for professional tools that last and last!


Bosch 24 Volt Systems are DANGEROUS!!!!! BEWARE!!!!!!!!   November 15, 2002
 5 out of 7 found this review helpful

I bought three BOSCH 24 volt combo packs (Drill, Circular Saw, Flashlight)Plus free Reciprocating Saw.

I spent over $ for them a year ago. From day one they were a lemon. The promotion to get a free reciprocating saw was back ordered... While waiting for the sawsall I soon became aware of the two biggest defects of all. The Batteries will not stay in-place. I have been just standing there and all of a sudden the battery would fall out and the casing for the battery would shatter. This happened over and over again until every battery was totaled. At first I thought it was something I was doing wrong. When my other employees and I began talking we had all experienced the same problem.

I later contacted the local BOSCH rep who agreed to replace one set for free. When I opened the box he left one of the batteries he had was busted as well.......

Last problems are the motor or trigger keeps burning up in the drills and the Circular saw keeps jamming up with debris inside the motor housing. The battery chargers all three have quit working and required a new purchase at a very high price.

I do not abuse tools. These are the biggest lemons I have ever bought.