Makita 118" guide rail cheap

[evilcat]

Home Depot Canada has the makita 118" rail on for $159 shipped. At this price it makes the workarounds for certain functions a lot more attractive.

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/118-inch-guide-rail/823927

 

[h.gil]

Is this the same extrusion as Festool?

 

[Brice Burrell]

Is this the same extrusion as Festool?

Yes and no.  The extrusion is the same, except, the Makita rail has  extra lip on the outside to prevent their saw from tipping when cutting a bevel.  This extra doesn't interfere with the Festool saws being used.  It should be noted that the lip prevents the Festool parallel guides from fitting on the Makita rail (without modifying the rail).  If you're up north and want a 118" rail this is a no brainer.   

 

[h.gil]

Ima have to get it. I might have to cut it and get two rails out of it for added convenience as rarely need to rip sheets.

 

[rvieceli]

there is also this 55" rail for $69 Canadian

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/55-inch-guide-rail/823938

 

[evilcat]

I decided to get one of the 118" rails.  I think the precision parallel guides will work with it as is. If not  I will trim the tab with a table saw or  router and edge guide. There is only one of the 118 and one 55 still available on the HD website.