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soulblazer28:
Well, being a complete amateur and not using any straightening techniques, my jigsaw cuts were less than perfect. Most of the time it doesn't really matter because the defects are hidden.

The place where the control box sits is a problem though.  it has small peaks and valleys and causes the box to sit unevenly.  I know I could use a router and a flush trim bit but now that it is assembled, I'd rather not go that route (no pun intended).

I take it that sanding would take too long, I am thinking of a long file and just file it flush. But I am wondering if it will do more harm than good.

Can anyone suggest anything worth trying?

GregorDV:
I would suggest re-cutting the line with a jig saw.  This time, clamp a fence to your piece of wood. 

Assuming your cut edge is on the right hand side:
First, put the jigsaw on top of the CP piece at its lowest point (the one farthest from true) and mark where the guard ends (the metal piece that protects the blade) on the left.  Take a known piece of straight wood and place it so its right side is just on the mark you made.  Then take a combination square (or any good known right angle), and align the rest of the straight wood so it's square to the edge of your CP.  Clamp both ends, then run your jigsaw down the line, making sure that the edge of the jigsaw's guard stays flush to the fence along the entire cut.  This should cut away a sliver from the CP that will leave you with a nice, clean edge.

DaveMMR:
Personally, I avoided the jigsaw when possible.  A decent circular saw can be had cheap (I got one for $30 at Home Depot) and even when cut sloppily, is still better than a bad jigsaw cut. 

You still want to use a ripguide or fence or whatever, but you'll do much better with the ole c-saw.   

shardian:
I have a belt sander that I straighten out irregular cuts with for pieces lessthan 2' long. If you dion't have one, don't go out of your way to get one though.

RayB:
Work out. Do crunches.

OH "CUT"!! I read the subject and thought it said GUT!

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