: If you must connect two rails, use Guide Rail Connectors. While functional for long rips, a single long rail is always more accurate.
: Recommended for ripping 8-foot sheets or edge-jointing lumber up to 9 feet. It provides a single, perfectly straight reference edge that is more reliable than connecting two shorter rails. UwzCWe4JQ2VYrg4oyh4
: When using an MFT/3 Multi-Function Table, ensure the guide rail is long enough to clear the board at both the start and end of the cut to prevent kickback. 4. Alternatives & Enhancements Festool Parallel Guides : If you must connect two rails, use Guide Rail Connectors
: Always start with a clean "reference edge" by trimming the factory edge of your plywood before making parallel cuts. It provides a single, perfectly straight reference edge
: The set includes a Parallel Guide (main extension) and Extensions for wider cuts. Installation : Slide the bracket into the rear groove of the guide rail.
: If you plan to use the Festool LR 32 Hole Drilling System for cabinet shelf pins, it is better to buy "holey" rails initially rather than buying standard ones and replacing them later. 2. Festool Parallel Guide System (FS-PA/FS-PA-VL)