Guiderails
Can I join my older guide rail to the current FS rails?
No they are not compatible to join.
See the full range of compatible and "joinable" gui...
Can I use a HK saw on a normal FS guide rail?
Yes! Though the HK really shines for cross-cuts with the FSK Guide Rails.
How do I remove and replace the FS splinter guard, cushion and sliding strip on FS rails?
Carefully remove the plastic strip or cushion with your fingers or non metal scraper (nylon) use an ...
Can I use FS Guide Rail Parallel Side Fence with my Makita tools?
Festool Parallel guides will not fit Makita tracks as they have a slightly different extrusion.
My FSK Guide Rail no longer springs back
The built in retractable cable is not designed to spring the saw back but, more to assist. The cutti...
How do the guide rail connectors/joiners work?
The connectors or joiners are secured with grub screws and have a self aligning function to ensure a...
What is the part number for the Grub Screws in the Guide Rail Connector/Joiner?
The part number for the self aligning guide rail connector is 10493818
Can the grub screws for my guide rail connector be purchased seperately?
Yes, the part number is 203816 and these can be ordered direct from your closest Festool Dealer or ...
Can the FS 1400 be joined to the new FS 1400 with adhesive pads?
Yes. Older FS 1400 Guide Rails and the newer FS 1400 Guide Rails are compatible and can be joined....
Can older FS 1400 Guiderails be joined to the new FS 1400 with adhesive pads?
Yes. The older FS 1400 Guiderails are compatible with new FS 1400 Guiderails and can be joined.
What is the part number for the grub screws for the new Guide Rail Joiners FSV/2?
The part number is 10493817 (Grub screw DIN EN ISO 4026 M6 ET-BG) - available to order from your loc...
What is the part number for the grub screw for the original Guide Rail Joiners FSV?
Part number is 203816 Grub Screw FSV Guide Rail Connector - available to order from your local Festo...
Why does the TSV 60K Plunge Cut Scoring Saw come with a 1900mm rail and not the standard 1400mm?
As the saw is longer than the others in our range due to the pre score function, the 1900mm rail giv...
When should I buy the left or right FS Guide Rail Rapid Clamp set?
The left Guide Rail Rapid Clamp pivots to the left hand side of the rail and is used with the SSU c...
REVIEW The screws in the FS Guide Rail Joiner seem tight and hard to manoeuvre with the allen key.
The joiner screws are tight as they insert into a tapered fitting to expand the steel.They do not ne...
Can the TS 60K be used on the FS and FSk Guide Rail?
Yes, the TS 60K and the TSV 60K can be used on all guiderails in the Festool range.
Why are there serial numbers on my FSK Rail? Do I need to register it?
The FSK rails are a safety-relevant piece of equipment. The quality department in Germany where thi...
Does the new TS 60 K connect on to the FSK rails the same way as a HK 55 does?
Yes, they attach, lock-in and are removed in the same way. For more information see the product page...
Which guide rail(s) can the TS 60K Plunge Cut Saw go on?
The TS 60K Plunge Cut Saw will fit on both the FS Guide Rails and the FSK Guide RailsTo see how Fes...
Can I use an ATF 55 on current FS rails?
Yes you can. All Festool plunge saws from ATF 55 models through to exisiting models will fit on pre...
Can I get a Festool bag for my FS 1900 /2400 guide rail?
There is only a bag for the FS 1400 guide rail, the FS Guide Rails Bag, see the details here :See al...
How to use a Festool router with guide rails?
All Festool routers can be used with guide rails. The video below demonstrates how to use a Festool...
Can the FS Guide Rail Adjustable Angle Stop ( FS-WA) be used on the FSK rails?
The FSWA adjustable stop cannot be used on the FSK guide rails. The FSK rails have the feature to s...
When setting the depth of cut on my plunge saw there are two indication points - one is blank and one says FS - which one should I be using?
You should use the FS indicator (pictured right) when using the FS Guide Rails, otherwise use the bl...
Can the TS 55 F be used with the cross cut rail?
No, the base plate does not have the second groove to enable the saw to fit corly on the rail, howev...
Rapid Clamp Set for guide rail comes in Left and Right - how do I know which set I need? Or do I need both?
The Rapid Clamp Set Right (part number 489790) is used for all applications with exception of the S...
Can I use the cross cut rails for every saw?
No, predominantly the cross cut guide rails are used with the HK saw range . The new TS 60 plunge s...
Can the HK/HKC saws be used on the FS Guide Rail as well as the FSK Guide Rail?
Yes, the HK and HKC Saws can be used on both the FS and FSK Guide Rails .
My new guide rail has a plastic cover sticking out and I will cut through it when I use my saw. Is that normal?
Yes. It is normal to cut through the splinter guard when you first use the guide rail.
Will all guide rails lengths have the adhesive pads to stick rails to walls?
No, the adhesive pads are only for 1400mm (577043) and 1900mm (577044) guide rails
Can FSK and FS guide rails be joined?
The FSK rails cannot be joined to each other.FS guide rails cannot be joined to FSK rails. FS guide ...
How is the splinter guard applied to a guide rail?
Please watch the informative video below for information and tips on how to apply the splinter gua...
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