BOSCH, GSC 12V-13 Professional, 12 V, Power shear

The Bosch GSC 12V-13 Professional cordless sheet metal shear is a battery-powered tool designed for cutting sheet metal in workshop, construction, installation, and maintenance work. It makes both straight and curved cuts in steel sheet up to 1.3 mm thick and aluminium up to 2 mm thick, covering the most common substrates encountered in general metalworking tasks. A 12 V Li-ion battery supplies power, and the tool reaches a maximum no-load stroke rate of 3,600 strokes per minute. The cordless format removes the need for a mains outlet, which suits mobile and overhead applications. This power shear is aimed at professional users who need a dedicated metal-cutting tool rather than relying on a bench saw or angle grinder for sheet work.

Weighing 1.4 kg with an overall length of 256 mm, the shear is compact for its class and manageable during extended or overhead cutting sessions. An ergonomic handle improves control when guiding the cutting head along straight or curved paths. As a body-only tool, it is supplied without a battery or charger, both of which must be purchased separately. The shear operates on the Bosch Professional 12 V battery system, so existing batteries from other tools in that range can be shared across devices. Bosch covers the tool with a 5-year warranty.

• Adjustable speed control – allows the stroke rate to be matched to different materials and cutting conditions
• Overload protection – safeguards the motor during sustained or demanding cuts
• Electronic Cell Protection (ECP) – prevents battery deep discharge and overheating
• Sound pressure level of 69 dB – moderate noise output for indoor workshop use
• Sound power level of 80 dB
• Vibration level of 7 m/s² – contributes to user comfort during prolonged operation