Bosch Professional 500 W Corded Jigsaw - 68 mm Wood Cutting Depth (GST 680)

Faster Cutting Velocity and Premium Ergonomic Curve Tracking

NOTE: Jigsaw blades are sold separately.

 

The Bosch Professional GST 680 Corded Jigsaw is an exceptionally precise, high-efficiency shaping solution engineered to supply ultimate curve tracking and effortless sectioning across wood, composites, and sheet metals. Driven by a robust 500W motor, this reliable machine delivers an optimized stroke pace that speeds up day-to-day installation tasks while reducing manual effort. To match diverse material densities cleanly, the tool features a variable speed pre-selection wheel that prevents surface melting or blade binding. Built with an ergonomic barrel grip layered with soft rubber padding, this compact jigsaw provides superior holding stability and vital vibration absorption during long, fatigue-free cutting windows.

 

Key Features

• Powerful 500W Shaping Motor: Provides steady mechanical velocity to execute straight lines, tight radiuses, and smooth circular cuts with great ease.

• Variable Speed Pre-Selection Wheel: Adjustable velocity controls allow users to tailor structural cutting stroke paces precisely to solid wood, plywood, or thin sheet metals.

• Premium Soft-Rubber Grip Layout: Maximizes directional tool steering and limits physical hand vibrations down to a manageable 6.5 m/s² when cutting panels.

• Dual-Directional Bevel Capacity: Rigid steel base plate hinges smoothly to adjust for precise bevel profiles anywhere between -45° and +45°.

• Anti-Splinter Shard Prevention: Supplied with a dedicated mechanical anti-splinter guard attachment to preserve delicate surface grains from top-face tearing.

• Continuous Corded Power Delivery: Plugs directly into standard 230V mains channels to maintain high-torque pacing without battery decay or charging downtime.

 

Technical Specifications

• Rated Input Power: 500 W

• Power Source: Corded Electric (230V Mains Supply)

• Saw, Stroke Length: 20 mm

• No-Load Stroke Rate: Variable

• Bevel Angle Range: -45° to +45°

• Total Vibration Value (Sawing Wood): 6.5 m/s²

• Total Vibration Value (Sawing Sheet Metal): 5.8 m/s²

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 257 mm x 75 mm x 205 mm

• Weight: 2.03 kg

 

Ideal For

• Cabinet Installers & Carpenters: Precision-cutting tight curved profiles, sink openings in countertops, and trimming backing boards.

• Shopfitters & Joiners: Slicing clean shapes out of engineered decorative fibers, laminated timber sections, and MDF blanks.

• On-Site Roofing & Framing: Rapidly reshaping composite boards, trimming fascia details, and processing ventilation slots.

• Light Metal Fabricators: Straight or profile sectioning of thin structural steel plating, aluminum duct plates, and soft plastic pipes.

 

What’s in the Box? (06015B40K0)

• 1 x Bosch Professional GST 680 500W Corded Jigsaw

• 1 x Anti-Splinter Guard Shard Insert (Part No. 2 607 010 079)

• 1 x 4 mm Internal Assembly Hex Key (Part No. 1 619 PB9 361)

• 1 x Instruction and Safety Manual

• Supplied in a Protective Retail Cardboard Box

• NOTE: Jigsaw blades are sold separately.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Does this model require specialized blades, and how are they attached? The GST 680 utilizes standard, universally compatible T-shank jigsaw blades (the global industry format). Blades are firmly held using a robust mechanical screw system adjusted via the included 4 mm hex wrench key stored on the tool frame.

2. How does the variable speed wheel benefit different materials? Different materials require different cutting speeds. For example, solid wood and thick chipboard are best cut at high speeds for fast material progression. Conversely, thin sheet metals, acrylic plastics, and laminates require lower speed settings to prevent blade overheating, sheet chattering, or surface melting.

3. What is the benefit of the included anti-splinter guard? When a jigsaw blade cuts on the upstroke, it can lift and splinter the top edge of delicate materials like melamine or veneers. The transparent anti-splinter guard inserts directly into the base plate right around the blade path, holding down the wood fibers to ensure a clean, chip-free finish.

4. Can this jigsaw cut at an angle for bevel joins? Yes. By loosening the base plate locking screws with the included hex key, you can slide and tilt the heavy-duty steel footplate left or right up to 45 degrees. Preset registration notches make it simple to lock in common structural angles accurately.