Anti-splinter for guide rails

[Curt]

Unable to find replacement strips on the Festool website.  May rails are about 14 years old and the splinter strips are in need of replacement.  I'd appreciate either a part # or a link to the page where I can order some.

 

[rmhinden]

Here are a couple of links:
https://www.festoolproducts.com/festool-495209-197-clear-splinterguard-5000mm.html
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YZBXIW/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_GwRPCbCVSVXZ8

Festool has several sizes available, depending on the size of your guide rail.

Bob

 

[Roseland]

I got fed up with replacing mine when they peeled off.  I switched to the Makita black rubber strips a few months ago and have had no more problems.

Andrew

 

[Jiggy Joiner]

I got fed up with replacing mine when they peeled off.  I switched to the Makita black rubber strips a few months ago and have had no more problems.

Andrew

I also prefer the Makita version, as it’s also much easier to see when lining up a cut.

 

[PeterK]

Agreed the new Festool clear strips are terrible for my old eyes. The Makita black strips have far better adhesive and give easy visual accuracy.

 

[Curt]

Thank you all - that solved my problem nicely

 

[Peter_C]

Another option is to remove the strips, clean them, flip them, move them over enough to allow a fresh cut and restick them.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JOVUO0/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Edit: Tom recommended this tape to me for the sacrificial strip. (I have not tested them side by side.)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00002N8T6/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1