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GRS-16 PE v2 Parallel Edge Guide Rail Square for Track Saws (Festool, Makita & More)

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TSO Products has GRS-16 PE v2 Parallel Edge Guide Rail Square for Track Saws (61-519) on sale for $161.46. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Maracom for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • The GRS-16 PE v2 Guide Rail Square is perfect for crosscuts on sheet goods and is compatible with Festool, Makita, Milwaukee, Powertec, Triton, and WEN track saw systems.
  • Born Square: A proven design, CNC-machined from a single block of 6061-T6 aluminum, will never require fine-tuning or calibration.
  • Work Faster: No need to scribe your cutting line; make a small tick mark at your desired cutting position, align the guide rail, and you're ready to start cutting.
  • Fewer Errors: Cut your marking and measuring in half, and with it, your chances of making a mistake that costs you valuable time and materials.
  • Parallel Edge: Reference your work from the front or back edge to fit your workflow.
  • Solid Connection: A resilient latch coating grasps the guide rail and protects it from damage.
  • Drop-on Convenience: Quickly attaches without the need to remove accessories, like hose deflectors, track connectors and clamps.
  • Clamp Compatible: Notches on both reference edges provide room for your favorite track clamp. Including the Festool Screw Clamp (489570), Ratcheting Clamp (491594), and Axminster guide rail clamps.
  • Designed, manufactured and hand-assembled in Eagan, Minnesota.

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Returns: TSO brand products are guaranteed for five years from date of sale against defects in materials or workmanship. Normal wear and tear and accidental damage are not covered. For any product determined to have a defect covered by this warranty, TSO Products will repair or, at its option, replace with current comparable product. Warranty requests require an RMA (return authorization number) prior to any return.
  • Offer valid through 11:59pm ET on 12/02/2024 or while supplies last.

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TSO Products has GRS-16 PE v2 Parallel Edge Guide Rail Square for Track Saws (61-519) on sale for $161.46. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Maracom for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • The GRS-16 PE v2 Guide Rail Square is perfect for crosscuts on sheet goods and is compatible with Festool, Makita, Milwaukee, Powertec, Triton, and WEN track saw systems.
  • Born Square: A proven design, CNC-machined from a single block of 6061-T6 aluminum, will never require fine-tuning or calibration.
  • Work Faster: No need to scribe your cutting line; make a small tick mark at your desired cutting position, align the guide rail, and you're ready to start cutting.
  • Fewer Errors: Cut your marking and measuring in half, and with it, your chances of making a mistake that costs you valuable time and materials.
  • Parallel Edge: Reference your work from the front or back edge to fit your workflow.
  • Solid Connection: A resilient latch coating grasps the guide rail and protects it from damage.
  • Drop-on Convenience: Quickly attaches without the need to remove accessories, like hose deflectors, track connectors and clamps.
  • Clamp Compatible: Notches on both reference edges provide room for your favorite track clamp. Including the Festool Screw Clamp (489570), Ratcheting Clamp (491594), and Axminster guide rail clamps.
  • Designed, manufactured and hand-assembled in Eagan, Minnesota.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Returns: TSO brand products are guaranteed for five years from date of sale against defects in materials or workmanship. Normal wear and tear and accidental damage are not covered. For any product determined to have a defect covered by this warranty, TSO Products will repair or, at its option, replace with current comparable product. Warranty requests require an RMA (return authorization number) prior to any return.
  • Offer valid through 11:59pm ET on 12/02/2024 or while supplies last.

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ender_1
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Personally I wouldn't recommend it. Rip cuts are just sooo much easier on a table saw, and cross cuts are more repeatable and accurate. I've tried to replace my table saw and/or miter saw with a track saw and mft table, but once the stock starts to get smaller, the track saw starts to feel much more unwieldy and clunky. Try building a drawer with just the track saw and see how you like the process. That should give you a good measure of what life without a TS looks like.
cansofspam
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If you need the festool version of this. May as well get the actual festool version Slightly cheaper (< $145 shipped) from https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/aw/d/B0841TNSM4/
Throw in some other German tools for the win (hazet bit holders or some Knipex, for instance).

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Dec 01, 2024 05:18 AM
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joswa7Dec 01, 2024 05:18 AM
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I've got a Sawstop job site table saw and a Festool track saw using Makita rails. We recently moved to a cozy townhome with a one-car garage, and I'm wondering if I should sell my job site table saw and just get some accessories for my track saw instead. What do you think?
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Dec 01, 2024 05:20 AM
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GrunchyDec 01, 2024 05:20 AM
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has anyone used this, is it worth the cost? I use a tracksaw often, and have pretty good results, but I'm always looking for ways to improve
Dec 01, 2024 05:22 AM
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BrianH5624Dec 01, 2024 05:22 AM
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Love our festool track saw with the scoring blade. Great once you dial it in. This would help so much with cutting panels
Dec 01, 2024 05:33 AM
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ender_1Dec 01, 2024 05:33 AM
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Quote from joswa7 :
I've got a Sawstop job site table saw and a Festool track saw using Makita rails. We recently moved to a cozy townhome with a one-car garage, and I'm wondering if I should sell my job site table saw and just get some accessories for my track saw instead. What do you think?
Personally I wouldn't recommend it. Rip cuts are just sooo much easier on a table saw, and cross cuts are more repeatable and accurate. I've tried to replace my table saw and/or miter saw with a track saw and mft table, but once the stock starts to get smaller, the track saw starts to feel much more unwieldy and clunky. Try building a drawer with just the track saw and see how you like the process. That should give you a good measure of what life without a TS looks like.
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Dec 01, 2024 05:38 AM
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ender_1Dec 01, 2024 05:38 AM
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Quote from Grunchy :
has anyone used this, is it worth the cost? I use a tracksaw often, and have pretty good results, but I'm always looking for ways to improve
I have not used this specific rail square, but I do have one of similar dimensions. It works well for rough breakdown of stock 4 ft or less. When you start doing things longer than that, you are better off jointing an edge and measuring off it (or using parallel guides if that's your thing). There really isn't any dimensional repeatability built in to it, so mostly I use it to prep a square edge to bring to the TS for final sizing.
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Dec 01, 2024 05:40 AM
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cansofspamDec 01, 2024 05:40 AM
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If you need the festool version of this. May as well get the actual festool version Slightly cheaper (< $145 shipped) from https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/aw/d/B0841TNSM4/
Throw in some other German tools for the win (hazet bit holders or some Knipex, for instance).
Last edited by cansofspam November 30, 2024 at 10:42 PM.
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Dec 01, 2024 05:52 AM
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GrunchyDec 01, 2024 05:52 AM
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Quote from ender_1 :
I have not used this specific rail square, but I do have one of similar dimensions. It works well for rough breakdown of stock 4 ft or less. When you start doing things longer than that, you are better off jointing an edge and measuring off it (or using parallel guides if that's your thing). There really isn't any dimensional repeatability built in to it, so mostly I use it to prep a square edge to bring to the TS for final sizing.
thanks, this may be the first time a poster has saved me money here. lol

edit: still seems like a good tool for specific use. Thanks for the link OP

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Dec 01, 2024 06:02 AM
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ChilidogCalamityDec 01, 2024 06:02 AM
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Quote from cansofspam :
If you need the festool version of this. May as well get the actual festool version Slightly cheaper (< $145 shipped) from https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/aw/d/B0841TNSM4/ Throw in some other German tools for the win (hazet bit holders or some Knipex, for instance).
Festool licenses the design from these guys, so this is kind of the actual item. Buy whatever color suits you best, but if you're going to get the parallel guides as well (suggest doing so), get this one--they make what I feel is the best combination in the business.
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Dec 01, 2024 06:10 AM
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cansofspamDec 01, 2024 06:10 AM
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Quote from ChilidogCalamity :
Festool licenses the design from these guys, so this is kind of the actual item. Buy whatever color suits you best, but if you're going to get the parallel guides as well (suggest doing so), get this one--they make what I feel is the best combination in the business.
I "think" the festool is the v1 version of this one though. The biggest difference being slide on vs drop on. But, yes, AFAIK 100% fully licensed copy.
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Dec 01, 2024 06:54 AM
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ChilidogCalamityDec 01, 2024 06:54 AM
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Quote from cansofspam :
I "think" the festool is the v1 version of this one though. The biggest difference being slide on vs drop on. But, yes, AFAIK 100% fully licensed copy.
Good point, I forgot about the drop on ability of the v2. So, yeah, added convenience factor for the slight bump in price. It looks like the hole spacing is correct for the parallel guides as well.
Either way, for those who are reading on, it sort of turns your guide rails into a pretty precise xtra-big T-square, which is always handy.
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Dec 01, 2024 07:01 AM
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christosocialDec 01, 2024 07:01 AM
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Quote from ChilidogCalamity :
Festool licenses the design from these guys, so this is kind of the actual item. Buy whatever color suits you best, but if you're going to get the parallel guides as well (suggest doing so), get this one--they make what I feel is the best combination in the business.
Which parallel guides do you suggest buying?
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holycow1Dec 01, 2024 09:11 AM
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FYI they have a Ridgid compatible guide rail square. I think the only company that makes one, for those on that platform: https://tsoproducts.com/guide-rai...rack-saws/
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Dec 01, 2024 03:46 PM
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ChilidogCalamityDec 01, 2024 03:46 PM
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Quote from christosocial :
Which parallel guides do you suggest buying?
The TSO 20" parallel guides would make the most sense for 90% of the cuts I ever do, the rest could simply be measured/marked the old fashioned way. However, I bought my set before they were available, so I've got the 30" ones. Will probably pick up a set of 20" for portability sake--as they can pack cleanly into a systainer. I've never had occasion to need the 50".
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MancoltDec 01, 2024 03:55 PM
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Quote from christosocial :
Which parallel guides do you suggest buying?
The TSO ones. They're pricey but very high quality. I think from people that have compared Festool, Woodpeckers and TSO, TSO is the universal winner.

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Dec 01, 2024 04:39 PM
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t3stmanDec 01, 2024 04:39 PM
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Quote from Grunchy :
has anyone used this, is it worth the cost? I use a tracksaw often, and have pretty good results, but I'm always looking for ways to improve
From the research that I've found, a good amount of woodworker loves it! It's great to pair with your track saw. I'm going to myself the v2 Smilie

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