Bosch JA1003 Circular, Just plain JUNK

Overall Rating22222

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 (5/19/2012): This item is currently on sale here for the lowest price I’ve seen.

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 (2)

P. Hanley

February 5th, 2010 at 12:29 pm    


Overall Rating33333

Cuts circles with you jig saw?
As others have said, it’s plastic and metal. Although it works ok as a rip fence, I can’t figure out how to get this thing to lie flat when trying to use it to cut circles with my Bosch 1587 jig saw. This is the only reason I purchased it…and it doesn’t work.


Lance J Manville

March 18th, 2010 at 7:11 am    


Overall Rating11111

Just plain JUNK
Rated 1 stars.


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