Brent walks you through set up and calibration of the Parallel Guide set to help you ensure consistent repeatable cuts, that save you time and get the job done right.
FINALLY.... A CLEAR, and comprehensible set of guidance on the parallel guide system (PUN INTENDED)... But Seriously... I always stared and pondered at the guides and wondered to myself.... "HOW in the ACTUAL #%@* is THAT even used?!?!?!"
Your videos are soooo much more pleasant to listen and watch, than listening ro Sedge do his stupid 3 Stooges impressions. It’s truly cringe worthy. Thank you for being professional and not acting like a 5-yr old doing impressions of someone that has absolutely NOTHING to do with selling the Festool name/products. 👍👍
You should check out Sedge Tool -- he has a different personality on there. You'd probably like it more than his Festool Live personality. They feel like two different people
The video was outstanding a lot of great information. I have been buying Festool tools for a while it has been a game changer it was the best decision I have made. Will be watching further Festool live presentation and hopefully in the future get in to a class. Stay safe and good luck on all future endeavors.
Awesome piece of kit. Hope my question isn't too stupid in a Festool channel but, would these parallel guides and their extensions work in a makita rail?
I like both of them. But Brent is more calm and to the point. Sedge could be the fourth member of Mo, Larry, and Curly. And I mean that in a good way. 🥰
You should check out Sedge Tool -- he has a different personality on there. You'd probably like it more than his Festool Live personality. They feel like two different people
Any tips on breaking down multiple sheets? I’ve especially when cutting out parts for base cabinets at 23” it’s great to be able to have repeatable cuts. But getting that factory edge off of each sheet means that I’m taking the guides off each time I start a new sheet. It’s not a big issue but I’m noticing the grip strip underneath my rails starting to peel off from the parallel guides going on and off.
Just one question Brent. I have the guides, etc. and use them, but I have always been concerned about cutting to final measurement with this system. In other words, I have been under the impression that you make your rough cuts, slightly oversized, with the guides, then cut more precisely later. I get the impression that I was wrong about this and would like your thoughts/input. Are you confidently cutting to final length using the guides?
Robert: Once calibrated, the parallel guides have the precision to cut all your material to final dimension. I cut all my material to final dimension. This cuts out the step of re-cutting the material completely.
not at all, the track is flexible enough to move with the wood in this case. There have been occasions when the wood dips under my track (lacking support underneath the material). As long as there is no lateral movement, you'll get perfectly parallel cuts.
I understand Festool track saws have some toe-out at the back of the blade, if so would I not need to calibrate the narrow extensions to the back outter most tooth of the blade? Yes I know this video is about 3 years old but this question's answer is important.
It would have been nice for you to show the width of your cut measurements so we could see the cuts were dead on. Goes with the old adage trust but verify. Very nice clear vid great job.
Only design flaw is that these rails are HEAVY when sticking out when cutting narrow bieces and make it a nightmare as they are HANGING OUT bending warping the guide
This kind of setup is thinked for jobsite work/mobile work. If you have a sliding panel saw you will of course be faster, and get square edges in seconds. And it’s not that easy and safe to cut a thin strip from a whole panel with most tablesaws.
Certainly not as quick as a table saw, however just as reliable in terms of repeatability, consistency and accuracy. From my own experience, unless a table saw had a large indeed and outfeed support, there were many occasions a long rip would bind or shift and mess up an edge. Using parallel guides allows for ripping accurately over great lengths, you're only limited by the size of your guide rail - can't say that for a table saw.
Not faster, but far more reliably accurate, at least for me, than trying to control an 8’ long piece of plywood or MDF (or anything else, for that matter) in two dimensions at the same time. In other words, there’s no way I can keep 8’ of lumber snugged consistently against the fence while moving it forward for a rip cut.
I was so excited when I first got these. But after using them and finding it wanting to tip all the time I rarely use them now . I find it quicker to cut two peace’s of wood identical and offer them up while positioning my track. So much quicker than messing around with these things
I see Festool has stepped up their game with this good quality video production, about time, and thank you! Hope to see more like this in the future.
FINALLY.... A CLEAR, and comprehensible set of guidance on the parallel guide system (PUN INTENDED)...
But Seriously... I always stared and pondered at the guides and wondered to myself.... "HOW in the ACTUAL #%@* is THAT even used?!?!?!"
Your videos are soooo much more pleasant to listen and watch, than listening ro Sedge do his stupid 3 Stooges impressions. It’s truly cringe worthy. Thank you for being professional and not acting like a 5-yr old doing impressions of someone that has absolutely NOTHING to do with selling the Festool name/products. 👍👍
You should check out Sedge Tool -- he has a different personality on there. You'd probably like it more than his Festool Live personality. They feel like two different people
Man I could have used this today. Great ingenuity.
The video was outstanding a lot of great information. I have been buying Festool tools for a while it has been a game changer it was the best decision I have made. Will be watching further Festool live presentation and hopefully in the future get in to a class. Stay safe and good luck on all future endeavors.
Well explained! I also like that you mention it NOT for 90 degrees edges. I think that’s important to know
This video was very well done and easy to understand. Nice work Brent!
Awesome, thank you!
Ditto ...simple and clean ...
nice. very clear and helpful.
Did you reattach the splinter guard after calibration for thin rips?
Awesome piece of kit. Hope my question isn't too stupid in a Festool channel but, would these parallel guides and their extensions work in a makita rail?
Brent is a refreshing change from Sedge.
I like both of them. But Brent is more calm and to the point. Sedge could be the fourth member of Mo, Larry, and Curly. And I mean that in a good way. 🥰
You should check out Sedge Tool -- he has a different personality on there. You'd probably like it more than his Festool Live personality. They feel like two different people
Also... Do these work with the HKC saws?
Any tips on breaking down multiple sheets? I’ve especially when cutting out parts for base cabinets at 23” it’s great to be able to have repeatable cuts. But getting that factory edge off of each sheet means that I’m taking the guides off each time I start a new sheet. It’s not a big issue but I’m noticing the grip strip underneath my rails starting to peel off from the parallel guides going on and off.
Just one question Brent. I have the guides, etc. and use them, but I have always been concerned about cutting to final measurement with this system. In other words, I have been under the impression that you make your rough cuts, slightly oversized, with the guides, then cut more precisely later. I get the impression that I was wrong about this and would like your thoughts/input. Are you confidently cutting to final length using the guides?
Robert: Once calibrated, the parallel guides have the precision to cut all your material to final dimension. I cut all my material to final dimension. This cuts out the step of re-cutting the material completely.
@@festoolusa awesome. thanks for the quick, helpful reply.
I noticed the wood bowing in the middle when cutting 2” pieces due to the weight at the ends. Is that going to affect the precision of the cut?
not at all, the track is flexible enough to move with the wood in this case. There have been occasions when the wood dips under my track (lacking support underneath the material). As long as there is no lateral movement, you'll get perfectly parallel cuts.
Is it possible to use the quick clamps with the parallel guides?
Yes. To use the quick clamps you would need to install them on the guiderail before you attach the parallel guides.
Brent
I understand Festool track saws have some toe-out at the back of the blade, if so would I not need to calibrate the narrow extensions to the back outter most tooth of the blade? Yes I know this video is about 3 years old but this question's answer is important.
I don't think so because the offset is tiny... maybe 0.1mm or 0.05mm
👍👍
It would have been nice for you to show the width of your cut measurements so we could see the cuts were dead on. Goes with the old adage trust but verify. Very nice clear vid great job.
I've owned these for a few months now and can verify that accuracy is dead on with the calibration methods mentioned in the video. Very reliable kit
Only design flaw is that these rails are HEAVY when sticking out when cutting narrow bieces and make it a nightmare as they are HANGING OUT bending warping the guide
even quicker..you sure?....than setting the fence on a tablesaw? 🤔hmm
This kind of setup is thinked for jobsite work/mobile work. If you have a sliding panel saw you will of course be faster, and get square edges in seconds.
And it’s not that easy and safe to cut a thin strip from a whole panel with most tablesaws.
Certainly not as quick as a table saw, however just as reliable in terms of repeatability, consistency and accuracy. From my own experience, unless a table saw had a large indeed and outfeed support, there were many occasions a long rip would bind or shift and mess up an edge. Using parallel guides allows for ripping accurately over great lengths, you're only limited by the size of your guide rail - can't say that for a table saw.
Not faster, but far more reliably accurate, at least for me, than trying to control an 8’ long piece of plywood or MDF (or anything else, for that matter) in two dimensions at the same time. In other words, there’s no way I can keep 8’ of lumber snugged consistently against the fence while moving it forward for a rip cut.
This is the worst product Festool makes.
I was so excited when I first got these. But after using them and finding it wanting to tip all the time I rarely use them now . I find it quicker to cut two peace’s of wood identical and offer them up while positioning my track. So much quicker than messing around with these things
TSO parallel edge is way better than this…
Are the parallel guides available in inches?
Robert Weinstein Yes good question.
Yes! Most dealers carry them in inches, although some carry both metric and imperial!
Yes. Get the better parallel guides from TSO and both are laser etched into it.
@@andyyun1162 Thank you, didn't know TSO made these and I need both measurements