Bosch JA1003 Circular, Just plain JUNK

Overall Rating2.672.672.672.672.67

Just plain JUNK

While my Bosch 1587 is quality made and the Bosch saw blades are the best I have used, the optional 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. I could make one better than this one. Also its 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 usefull hints. If I only paid [X] for it I would say I got what I paid for. My advice is to look for a quality after market cutting guide and stay away from the Bosch.

Update (2/6/2012):

The featured review for this product, Bosch JA1003 Circular and Parallel Cutting Guide for Bosch Jig Saws Tools & Hardware, was written by Lance J Manville.

The average rating for this item is 2.7 out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.

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Reviews (3)

P. Hanley

June 8th, 2010 at 7:33 am    


Overall Rating33333

Cuts circles with you jig saw?
As others have said, it is plastic and metal. While it works well with a fence, I can not understand how to get this thing flat when you try to use it to cut circles with my Bosch jigsaw 1587. This is the only reason I bought it … and it does not work.


Kevin Mann

June 13th, 2010 at 5:25 am    


Overall Rating44444

Makes quick work of cutting strips and circles
A very useful accessory if you need to cut strips off a sheet of plywood with your jigsaw. Also good for cutting circles. Like other Bosch accessories, it fits their jigsaw perfectly. Also, it snaps into a holder in the blue plastic case that came with my barrel grip saw. My only complaint would be too much plastic. I’d be happier with an all metal unit that would stand up a little better under rough usage.


Lance J Manville

July 2nd, 2010 at 4:09 am    


Overall Rating11111

Just plain JUNK
Rated 1 stars.


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