Festool FS1400/2-LR32-55"(1400 mm)Guide Rail with holes For Drilling. Model-496939
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Yes, it is possible. Except for the index holes, it's the same exact rail.
My package was in perfect condition when it arrived. However, due to the track's size, there is always the possibility of damage. I took a chance and was rewarded for it.
There are no connectors included with the rails.
I haven't, and it wasn't designed for that. It's actually a way to index move your router with a proper sized bit (either buy their kit or modify your router in some way). This produces a hole that is much better and cleaner than any drill bit. I'd be concerned about causing damage to the track's holes; once you've done so, it'll be less than useful in the future for any spacing issues. I simply changed the settings on my router to use the holes as an index stop, and I'm very pleased with the results. With the exception of an indexing pin, nothing should pass through the holes.
Selected User Reviews For Festool FS1400/2-LR32-55"(1400 mm)Guide Rail with holes For Drilling. Model-496939
I'm not a big fan of Festool, but I do have both Domino machines, and they're lifesavers. I needed to replace my 59-inch Dewalt rail, so it seemed like a good opportunity to try out a different brand; the Dewalt rails are fine, but they lack a slot for attaching accessories like parallel guides. Going with the Festool track and parallel guides, I reasoned, would increase efficiency. As a result, I decided to give the LR32 system a shot. The Festool parallel guides turned out to be a major letdown, but that's a story for another day. The LR32 system, as well as this holy rail, is a winner. On the Festool rail, my Dewalt saw works perfectly. I wish I had known this before purchasing my Dewalt. Because the Dewalt saw's base is wider than the Festool saw's, some accessories, such as Festool's parallel guides, won't fit because the way they mount to the rail doesn't allow enough clearance for the Dewalt's fatter base. Fortunately, there are a plethora of other companies that produce compatible accessories. The Festool rail is also more solid thanks to the accessory mounting slot. This rail, like all Festool products, is pricey, but it's well made and gives you more options for attaching accessories. I'm not going to complain about spending a little more on this rail because of the money I saved by using the Dewalt saw (which is about half the price of the Festool).
Festool makes some excellent products, and many of them are built around the "system" concept. The best example is that when many saws or routers are used in conjunction with one of the Festool Dust Extractors, very little dust/shavings are released into the air you breathe, resulting in significant health benefits. br>br> LR32- The 55" is a combination of a guide rail and an indexing system that allows the user to build cabinets (non-face frame style). The indexing system allows for proper placement of the shelf pin holes, which are 32mm in diameter, and the Euro style hinge holes, which are 35mm in diameter. Please note that the LR32 system and many of the components are required; this rail only serves as a guide/indexing device for the LR32mm system. br>br>The rail can also be used with a Festool track saw or router to make precision cuts, dadoes, and rabbets, among other things. A Festool router/rail accessory is required to use the rail with one of the Festool routers. There are no adapters needed to use the rail with track saws right out of the box. If you're thinking about buying Festool equipment, keep in mind that the track saw comes with a 55" rail, but it's not this rail, also known as the "holey" rail. For a small price difference, some retailers will let you swap the standard rail for the holey rail. If you plan on making cabinets, I recommend purchasing this rail along with the track saw and one of the longer guide rails for cutting down sheet goods. You can also cut sheet goods lengthwise by connecting two of the 55" rails with two couplers.
Aside from the Festool premium price, I have no complaints about the rail; however, the other part of the kit that connects to the router could be better (see my other review). However, I've noticed that the indexing of the shorter rail on long side panels is a source of contention. I've drilled a lot of them, and almost all of the panels I've used it on are around 8 feet long. The simplest method is to cut your side panels in 32mm increments as long as they are all the same length. I simply use one end stop and reference off the top drill as many holes as possible, then move the end stop to the bottom and drill up from there. You should be on just to be safe if you are using 32mm panels from the upper down (you can use a crayon box if you are making a mark on the rail so you know the hole that should go to that end) but I only use this to drill the # of holes If you have a deep throat clamp, you can work around this as well (just FYI, the festool style quick clamps do not have enough throat depth to clamp the rail from the edge). I usually use the LR32 edge stops to secure my rail and either clamp a scrap piece of wood to the back side of the rail for a positive stop or leave one of the edge stops in place and move it around as needed to maintain the 37mm spacing. I haven't had any problems with the rail moving, but keep an eye on it and make sure your part and rail are clean and free of dust, as those rails can be difficult to move if they aren't. However, if you're drilling through some expensive panel material, it's always a good idea to have a little extra insurance. Anyone with a 3d printer, however, might be interested in a 5mm to festool rail indexing pin. At this point, I don't think the long rail is necessary. Moving the end stops around takes a little longer, but in my experience with the NON lr32 long rail, the trade-off between moving the stop and having to flip those long rails around isn't worth it. The extra minute per cabinet, in my opinion, is not worthwhile. However, if you do not already own a non-LR32 long rail, it may be worth considering, but I would be cautious because my non-LR32 rail is 118" long and the LR32 long rail is only 106" long, so I don't think it will be long enough to rip 8' stock down while still having enough track to keep the saw engaged on the track at both the start and ending points. Festools made a huge blunder there.
This rail, like most Festool items, is expensive, but it is well machined, as is typical of Festool. It's very straightforward and goes well with the TS- TS-55, TS-55, TS-55, TS-55 Festool Routers, as well as the 75. In my shop, I have short, medium, and long rails, which I find useful for a variety of projects. If you get the really long one, make sure you have enough room to store it. If you keep it in the back of your truck, it will get damaged. Overall, it is suggested.
This Guide Rail came with connectors so I could connect it to my other 55-inch Guide Rail. With the initial rips of my 4 x 8 sheets of wood, I now have 9 feet of guide rail with parallel guides to improve the accuracy and quality of my cuts. I ordered this one with the LR 32 holes so that I could use it with my Router and Guide system. The package was well-packaged and arrived on time.