This circular and parallel cutting guide is for use with jig saws.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
Bosch JA1003 arrived broken:
An earlier reviewer wrote
"The JA1003 Cutting Guide is a [X] piece of junk. As soon as I got it I pulled the set point out of its holder and one of the cheap plastic lock pins broke. It's made in China not the US or Germany! Also the instructions are printed in pictures on the cardboard package. There are no written instructions to give the novice useful hints. My advice is to look for a quality after market cutting guide and stay away from the Bosch."
I agree completely. The Bosch name is now... more info
This was made by Bosch?:
It's not really all that bad -- as far as it goes -- a piece of plastic with a metal rod that will let you cut along a reasonably parallel edge -- and if I had paid a few dollars for it at a discount store I'd say that's fine. But it's got Bosch's name on it and cost more than a few dollars. Very unclear instructions written on the packaging cardboard. All in all, a disappointemnt. I really should've heeded the other reviewers -- when half the reviews are three stars or less that's usually not a good sign.... more info
How to make this junk work:
It's junk, as others have described. It is, however, possible to make it work for cutting circles. Here are modified setup instructions:
1. You will need to get a 5 mm drill bit, and a second clamp. Mine came with one as shown in the photo, but I also have a similar universal tool that I got from Home Depot, which came with 2 screw clamps. 2. Remove the centering pin that comes attached to the tool and throw it away. It's too short to be useful. 3. Mark for a centering hole. Don't forget to... more info
Typical Made In China Quality (or lack thereof):
Not the worst item on the market but far from the best. Can do the job with care, patience and and an even temper. Basically, a mediocre accessory as is the norm for a Chinese product, in my experience. Expected better from Bosch but apparently quality is no longer a priority with them.
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