Rail Deflector

[semenza]

I would like a redesigned rail deflector. One that has taller flanges, and make the flanges flair out more to the sides so that the hose /cord feeds better when not coming straight in. It would also help if the deflector covered the full width of the FS/2 rails. And eliminate any openings or gaps between the flanges and the flat portion.

I have a standard deflector that I modified years ago, so that it can be mounted in the other channel. This allows it to work better  when the hose is coming from the left.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-jigs-tool-enhancements/guide-rail-deflector-modification/

Seth

 

[Brice Burrell]

I'm with you on this one Seth.  I'd also like to see the it wrap around the bottom of the rail some to reduce snagging the hose.

 

[ScotF]

A guide rail connector fills the void in the slot and you can leave it slightly protruding out of the end - this helps keep the cord and hose in the deflector.  I agree that one the covers the entire rail would be nice and also a little narrower in width to give more room for the TS.

Scot

 

[TomLewis]

The rail deflector didn't change when they redesigned the rail to have two t-slots. My older rails only have one slot for an extension bar, not two, so this is a hold over from the previous version of rail.

It would be nice if it was more 'funnel' like.