Festool 495718 – FS-PA-VL Guide Extension for Parallel Guide System, 2-Pack

Description

Festool 495718 FS-PA-VL Guide Extension

The Festool 495718 is the FS-PA-VL guide extension, a metal add-on for the FS-PA parallel side fence. It lets the fence cut very narrow panel strips on the near side of the rail, so you can rip repeatable strips without measuring and marking each one.

Features and Specifications

• Strip width: repeatable cuts from 10 mm to 195 mm (about 3/8 inch to 7-11/16 inch) when used with the FS-PA
• Max. material thickness: 70 mm (2-3/4 inch)
• Scale: printed scale that can be finely adjusted
• Calibration: can be set against the guide rail splinter guard for clean cut edges
• Pack: 2 pieces, one for each FS-PA stop
• Construction: metal

How It Fits the System

The Festool 495718 works only with the FS-PA parallel side fence (495717), which mounts on FS/2 and FS/2-KP guide rails. The FS-PA alone handles wide rips; the FS-PA-VL extensions take over for the narrow strips that the main fence cannot reach. Set the width once on both scales and every strip comes off the same size.

Who Uses It

Cabinet shops, furniture makers and finish carpenters use it for edge banding strips, face frame stock, drawer parts, fillers and shelf nosings cut from sheet goods with a track saw.

Setup Tips

Check the scale against a test cut before running a batch, then fine-tune it. Clamp the stops firmly so they cannot shift, and cut a spare strip when the width really matters. Keep the extensions with the FS-PA so the pair stays matched, and wipe sawdust off the scales so the readings stay easy to see.

Related Products

• Festool tools and accessories at IBEX
• Guide rails and accessories
• Festool 495717 FS-PA parallel side fence
• Festool 495209 FS-SP 5000/T splinter guard

Order the Festool 495718 from IBEX

IBEX stocks this item in Calgary and ships from Calgary. For larger quantities, call or email for a quote.