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aggi in reply to @ChainBreaker

I have one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363335083501 It's very compact compared to a full size one and gives decent straight cuts with some cheapo rails (which are also very compact).

Realistically though you still need a workmate or something to clamp your work to and a vac to extract the dust (although I just used my home Miele one for quite a while) and it will still be fairly dusty.

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grams in reply to @aggi

I have a Hychika branded thing which is near identical but slightly cheaper and comes with a soft case, which is a bit more flat-friendly than the hard plastic one.

It cuts lovely straight edges. I never had any luck keeping a jigsaw blade from wandering, even with the base plate firmly against a guide.

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Airhead in reply to @grams

Keeping the jigsaw blade in line is easier if it's a Festool jigsaw :)

Obviously blade choice can help but it can still be a problem especially if the material is thick.

Hand saw and finish with a plane worked for 100's of years.

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