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   Henley | Feb 08, 2008 02:09am | #1

   I have one. All in all I'm not too impressed with any of their attachments. They all work but not that well and feel much cheaper then one would expect of Bosch. Yet I use it and it is handy from time to time.

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   jimmiem | Feb 08, 2008 03:38am | #2

   How would compare it to a regular saw for control and accuracy?

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   Henley | Feb 08, 2008 06:19am | #4

   I don't quite understand question. If you mean compared to a jig saw-It doesnt have depth of cut etc. If you mean compared to other attachments-it's a good base, stable with a good handle. One thing tho, the depth adjustment is just a set screw and not to user friendly. Very easy to set it crooked.

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   jimmiem | Feb 08, 2008 05:25pm | #5

   I meant comparing it to cutting a piece of 3/4 ply or 1 by pine board.  I've used it hand held to make these cuts. I realize it's main purpose in life is doing drywall cutouts.  I also used it to remove a piece of sheathing from the side of the house.

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   renosteinke | Feb 08, 2008 05:59pm | #6

   For general cutting of plywood, the rotozip is a poor choice, and using the jigsaw base will not improve things very much. Look at it this way: even the thinnest bit is a lot fatter than a jigsaw blade - so you have to remove much more material. The rotozip is a real blessing when cutting panel-faced walls. It does not splinter the face the way a jigsaw might, and you can easily trim just a bit more off the edge of your opening. My advice? Take advantage of the depth control, and make your cuts in several shallow passes. Even though the proper 'zip' bits will plunge cut, there's still a lot to be said for drilling a starter hole first.

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   jimmiem | Feb 08, 2008 08:51pm | #7

   Thank You.

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   renosteinke | Feb 08, 2008 04:45am | #3

   I have the jigsaw base, and find it quite useful. The handle seems to make it easier to follow a line, and you can push harder. It's also a boon when routing overhead.

   The downside? Remember - it's NOT a jigsaw.I got mine for a specific task ... making cuts of a controlled depth. You can't do that with a jigsaw.