Must not be too common, this is the first such complaint that I've read. Is the handle bent, possibly?
The handle is cast, so it won't bend, it will only break if I try to force it. Also just for a little additional info. I ordered what I thought was the NWSL sanding jig from Micro-Mark. It was backordered, so I called NWSL to see when it would ship (their shop isn't that far from me). I was told that they don't sell them to Micro-Mark as Micro-Mark copied their product and has them made "out side of the U.S."