Good review of this little 12v saw. I bought it a couple of weeks ago because I got a 30% discount on it, and had already purchased the 12v plane and drill/driver with a couple of batteries. Both of these are excellent to have in a separate toolbox. You're absolutely on the money: it is totally useless on anything more than 12mm material. But then, if you're looking for straight, plumb cuts, it's never a good idea to reach for a jigsaw. That said, for £16, I just couldn't say no. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.