A feature of the new Bosch is it has a clasping mechanism below the normal
guides that can be engaged when the cut has to be precise. It rubs on either
side of the blade to keep it stiff. Although not 100% foolproof, it really
helps keep the blade from deflecting

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Okay...newbie here...let me get this straight...

With one of these babies (and the right technique), could I cut
through, say 4/4 cherry and actually have a straight cut? And by
straight, I don't mean "following the lines," but rather one without
blade deflection?

My current jigsaw is used for nothing but getting a piece of too-long
board out of the way...no matter how slowly I cut, I always end up with
an irregularly "beveled" cut.

What say the board members?