bosch jigsaw straight cut guide
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The fences you attach tend to be limited as they are not that long and will run parallel to the edge they are running against - so if your edge is not square (or whatever angle you wish) from the adjoining sides, it will only be a duplication of what was there to start with.
A much better alternative is to use some quick clamps and a straight edge. There are quick clamping guides which combine the convenience mentioned in a purpose made device - though if you already have a spirit level and some clamps around, you already have enough. Simply measure the points along the line, clamp the spirit level to the board with the right offset measurement from the line to allow for the width of the Jigsaw shoe edge to blade edge.
Not sure how long a cut you are making, though jigsaws tend to wander as blades heat and bend, a cicruclar saw is a much better option for straight line cutting if at all possible.
A much better alternative is to use some quick clamps and a straight edge. There are quick clamping guides which combine the convenience mentioned in a purpose made device - though if you already have a spirit level and some clamps around, you already have enough. Simply measure the points along the line, clamp the spirit level to the board with the right offset measurement from the line to allow for the width of the Jigsaw shoe edge to blade edge.
Not sure how long a cut you are making, though jigsaws tend to wander as blades heat and bend, a cicruclar saw is a much better option for straight line cutting if at all possible.
I've used the clamped straight edge approach, but with my jigsaw, this results in the blade being bent significantly towards the straight-edge - very unhelpful. I don't know if this is a defect somewhere in my saw (it happens with any blade I put on), or if other people find this. I normally end up just concentrating hard on the line and doing it freehand.
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i call this crabbing
its very hit and miss with jigsaws [probably 50/50]as to weither they cut in a line
most crab within around 2 degrees any more than around 0.5 will cause the blade to wander offline and make them unsuitable for batton or guide use
Jigsaws are not ideal for cutting long straight lines , you need a circular saw.They are called Jigsaws for a very specific reason.~~~~
I never have much sucess using jigsaws with straight guides.
Jigsaws are not designed for long straight cuts, blades get too hot and flex, users try to push the machine along as it is slow to cut, wrong blades are frequenly used. Go buy/hire a circular saw or router, if this is not an option check that you have the correct blade that is in good nick and take your time 
For straight and angle cuts using a Bosch jigsaw try this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XF6grrtU7k
Perfect for almost all flooring jobs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XF6grrtU7k
Perfect for almost all flooring jobs
rather have a chop saw.
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