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Festool Guide Rail 118 is a 3000 mm rail designed for guiding plunge saws or routers so the tool follows a controlled path along the workpiece, which helps produce straight, repeatable cuts on long panels and components. The rail provides a reference for the saw or router to track against, which matters when working on sheet goods or large assemblies where a fence on the tool alone is not practical. The system integration detail that the same rail can be used with a saw, router, or jigsaw means one rail can support multiple Festool-style operations, which simplifies setup across different cutting and routing tasks on the same bench or site.
The Festool Guide Rail 118 uses a zero clearance guide rail concept where the cut mark on the rail matches the actual cut line, which allows you to register the splinter guard edge directly to your pencil marks and cut to size in one pass. The quick setup description with non-slipping bottom strips indicates the rail is designed to sit firmly on the workpiece without separate clamping in many situations, which matters when handling long 118 inch stock where repositioning is time-consuming. When repeat cuts are needed, the rail supports limit stops that locate at consistent positions along the length, which helps with batch work such as cabinet sides, shelves, or repeated trim lengths.
The Festool Guide Rail 118 has a length of 118 inches, or 3000 mm, which lets plunge saws or routers travel the full length of large panels or long components in a single guided pass, important when cutting full-height panels or long worktops. Because it is specified for guidance of plunge saws or routers, the rail provides an alignment track for those tools, which helps maintain straight cuts during both ripping and crosscutting operations on sheet goods. The web description notes system integration using the same rail for saw, router or jigsaw, so the same 3000 mm reference can be used from initial cut with a saw to follow-up routing for grooves or edge clean-up, helping keep cut paths consistent between tools.
The zero clearance guide rail feature, where the cut mark matches the cut line, means the splinter guard on the Festool Guide Rail 118 represents the actual kerf line, which supports precise positioning against layout marks and helps deliver consistent finished sizes. This same cut mark behavior also matters for routing operations, because aligning the router base to the rail keeps grooves or edge details centered along the same path established during sawing. The ability to perform repeat cuts with limit stops on the guide rail allows installers or shop users to set physical references along the 118 inch length, which simplifies running multiple parts to the same dimension without re-measuring each time. When combined with the quick setup and non-slipping bottom strips, these elements work together so the rail can be placed, referenced to a mark, and used repeatedly along the same line with less handling, which is valuable on larger jobs where panels are heavy or bench space is tight.
The Festool Guide Rail 118 is specified for guidance of plunge saws or routers and is also described as part of a system using the same rail for saw, router, or jigsaw, supporting multiple Festool-style power tool operations.
The Festool 491501 guide rail has a length of 118 inches, or 3000 mm, which allows guided cuts across long panels or workpieces in a single pass without repositioning the rail mid-cut.
The Festool Guide Rail 118 uses a zero clearance guide rail concept where the cut mark matches the cut line, so the splinter guard edge aligns directly to your layout marks for accurate finished dimensions.
The Festool Guide Rail 118 has non-slipping bottom strips that help the rail hold its position on the work surface during cutting or routing, supporting stable guidance without extra positioning steps.
The Festool Guide Rail 118 supports repeat cuts with limit stops, allowing physical stops to be set on the rail so multiple workpieces can be cut or routed to the same dimension efficiently.
The Festool Guide Rail 118 is identified by manufacturer part number 491501, which ties to the 118 inch, 3000 mm guide rail used for saw, router, or jigsaw guidance.
The Festool Guide Rail 118, part number 491501, combines 118 inch length, cut mark alignment with a zero clearance guide rail, and non-slipping bottom strips so plunge saws, routers, and jigsaws follow a consistent path across large work. The rail supports repeat cuts with limit stops and system integration for saw, router or jigsaw, which helps keep shop or jobsite workflows aligned around a single guide reference. For woodworking operations that benefit from long, straight, guided cuts, this guide rail offers a defined 3000 mm track for Festool-style tools.
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