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   alias | Jan 10, 2003 02:18am | #1

   make sure the blade is seated tight .....

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   Splintie | Jan 10, 2003 06:32am | #2

   Can you do without the fence? Sounds like you're simply getting drift, like on a bandsaw.

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   ronh | Jan 10, 2003 07:06am | #3

   You did buy the best, I have used this type jig saw for 8 plus years and never had a problem, make sure when you tighten the blade that it is facing true forward and not angled, or perhaps try a fine blade, I like the T111 (I think thats the type) blade, it seems to work good.   If you still have trouble, contact Bosch and see if perhaps it needs service.

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   Neuf | Jan 10, 2003 08:06pm | #4

   I have had the same problem on the Bosch jigsaw.  Frequently, the blade does not sit properly in the roller guide, regardless of blade type.  This occurs when using a saw guide or straightedge.  It appears the tooless (clic?)blade change engineering did not allow for a tight enough seat in the roller guide for the blade.  I have read the newer models have improved blade "seating'.  I purchased my Bosch in late 2001.  Not sure there is much we can do now though, except use a circular saw.

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   sorethum1 | Jan 10, 2003 09:44pm | #5

   I have heard of others having this problem, but then some don't.  And I've heard other brands don't.  I can see why a jigsaw might tend to drift, but if it's a design flaw in this brand, or a defect in my saw, then maybe I should look elsewhere.  Or maybe the advantages of this brand outweigh this characteristic.  Is there any consensus on this?  Todd

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   kennedy136 | Jan 11, 2003 04:47am | #6

   Sore,

              Don't expect a jigsaw to follow a fence. YOu are going to get drift just like on a bandsaw .  Can't think of any situation(off the top of my head) in which you should need to make a cut requiring a fence.  If you need to cut that straight cut it with a circular saw.

                                                  Mark

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   NormInFujino | Jan 11, 2003 05:03am | #7

   The Prof said: Don't expect a jigsaw to follow a fence. YOu are going to get drift just like on a bandsaw.

   I agree; in fact, I'd assume drift is even more likely with the jigsaw since the blade is unsupported on one end. The Bosch is the best jigsaw around, but some woods (or grain angles) will cause drift worse than others. The circ saw with a good blade is the best bet for a truly straight edge if the workpiece won't fit on the tablesaw.View Image

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   MarkRoderick | Jan 11, 2003 06:04pm | #8

   I've had a Bosch for lots of years. Early on I tried running it against a fence and found that it just doesn't work. You get drift one way or another. I guess that's just not a function of a jigsaw, and you need to use a circular saw against the fence, which I do all the time with perfect results. Other than that, my Bosch has been a fantastic tool.