 Blade Diameter: 216 mm |
 Power: 1600 W |
 Max cutting height: 70 mm |
 Max ripping width: 635 mm |
| Arbor size: 30 mm | Weight: 22 kg |
| Blade Tilt: 90 - 45° |
The Bosch GTS 635-216 is the newest table saw by Bosch, and the entry-level machine in their blue ‘Professional’ lineup. It is lighter and cheaper than the more powerful Bosch GTS 10 XC and it seems to replace the old green Bosch PTS 10 T, which is no longer available.
The name sounds complicated, but it is actually quite simple: 635 stands for the maximum rip capacity, and 216 stands for the maximum size of the blade in millimeters.
The GTS 635-216 lacks several features of the GTS 10XC and it is made from cheaper materials and is also slightly smaller. It does not have a sliding table. It also lacks stops on the miter gauge, and the fence is not as good.
Compared to the PTS 10 T, it is made from higher quality materials, more accurate, and slightly more powerful. It is also a bit smaller, and can be much easier carried around, because it is 10kg lighter.
The biggest downside to the GTS 635-216 is the fact that its fence doesn’t automatically lock itself in a straight position. You can see this in detail in this video, which compares it with the GTS 10 XC. However, if you don’t mind check the the fence for square before cutting, you can still make accurate cuts.
Tip: You can 3D print a small block and attach it to the far side of the fence, which will make it much more stable because it clicks in the V-groove. You can find the 3D model on Thingiverse.
Bosch has positioned the GTS 635-216 as the ‘mobile‘ jobsite table saw. It is smaller and much lighter than the other two saws. When used with the foldable stand it is much more convenient to carry around to a jobsite.
Replacement Saw Blades: The GTS 635-216 accepts up to 216mm diameter blades and has a 30mm arbor. You can browse some blades that will fit the GTS 635-216 and have good reviews on Amazon Germany or Amazon UK. (Amazon Germany seems to have plenty of 216mm blades, while the UK has more 210mm blades.)
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Reviews and Videos
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Comparison between GTS 10XC and GTS 635-216 [German]
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Detailed and useful comparison between the more expensive and bigger GTS 10XC, and the new GTS 635-216.
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Review of the GTS 635-216 [German]
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Review of the GTS 635-216. Compares the machine with the other two (European) table saws made by Bosch.
Fitting an Incra miter gauge on the 635-216
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Youtuber Nachdenksport shows how he fitted a custom Incra miter gauge to his 635-216. He had to cut away some material on the saw itself.
Review after 6 months of use
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NorthCoast Part Time Shop reviews the GTS 635-216, and discusses whether it's a good saw for home woodworkers.
General
Official info about the GTS 635-216 on the Bosch website
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Official info about the GTS 635-216 on the Bosch website
3D printed tool to hold a dial indicator
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Clever simple 3D-printable design for a holder that goes in the miter slot. It can hold a dial indicator so you can measure if the blade is parallel to the miter slot.
Repairs
Spare Parts for the GTS 635-216
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Spare parts can be bought from Bosch itself through this site in most countries. Includes exploded drawings with specific part numbers.
Manuals
Official Manual [Multiple Languages]
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The official manual for the GTS 635-216 in many different languages. With detailed images.
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All the specs and options for the Bosch GTS 635-216
| General | |
|---|---|
| Weight (standard configuration) | 22 kg |
| Total height | 332 mm |
| Total width | 553 mm |
| Motor | |
| Motor Voltage | 1x 230V |
| Extra Features and Options | |
|---|---|
| Mobile Foldable Stand GTA 560 | Option |
| Table Saw | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Cutting Height | 70 mm |
| Maximum Ripping Width | 635 mm |
| Table Dimensions | 500 x 658 mm |
| Saw blade | |
| Saw Blade Diameter | 216 mm |
| Tilt | 90 - 45° |
| Arbor diameter | 30 mm |
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Can you fit a multi blade to GTS 635 216 so it can cut very light materials such as Ali and plastic ?
Definitely possible, as long as it’s the right size for the GTS 635-216. I think plastic and aluminium will be fine, but for some materials you might have to check the advised rotation speed, as that is not changeable on this saw (nor most other table saws).
How do you remove the riving knife on the gts 635 216.
It’s super easy, just lift the throat plate and grab the black lever. Rotate it about 180º and the riving knife is loose. Putting it back it’s the same exact process in reverse. It takes but a few seconds to do each operation.
I have to agree with the noise issue, it’s definitely the main reason why I don’t use it as much as I wanted to. Having my shop in the basement of my apartment building means I can’t bother people too much. And this saw is anything but quiet. Wish I waited longer and saved more money so I could buy a saw with an induction motor. This one’s super loud. Way too much for a modern saw, imho.
The fence thing I found it only happens on mine when I’m pushing it from the right to the left. As long as I go from the left to the right, it’s always square when locked.
Another issue I have with it is the cut precision. There’s alway deep gouge marks from the blade in the pieces that take a lot of work to correct. I’ve tried several different blades, expensive blades (ranging from 40 euros to 70 euros), thin kerf. flat tooth, high teeth count, etc. Nothing solves the issue. Probable a misalignment of the arbour combined with vibration that does it, because before starting the cut everything is parallel and aligned properly.