Festool GC 3000 Guide Rail

Extra Information

• The GC 3000 is designed for selected Festool carpentry machines including HK 132, CSP 85/60, CSP 132, CSP 165, CCP 380 and NRP 90.
• The guide rail is 3000 mm long.
• The anodised aluminium profile is designed for precision sawing and milling work.
• The rail can be fixed to the workpiece using suitable Festool clamps, nails or screws.
• The GC 3000 can be extended using a compatible Festool FSV connecting piece.
• It is compatible with GC 2000, GC 3000 and GC 1000-WA carpentry guide rails.
• For best results, make sure the guide rail is properly secured before cutting or routing.

Features

• Guide rail system: Designed for secure guidance during sawing and routing work.
• Long aluminium profile: 3000 mm rail length supports long cuts in timber and board materials.
• Workpiece fixing: Compatible with suitable Festool fastening clamps such as FSZ 120, FSZ 300 and FS-HZ 160.
• Drilled fixing holes: The guide rail includes drill holes that allow fixing with nails or screws where appropriate.
• Connecting piece compatibility: Can be extended with a Festool FSV connecting piece.
• Carpentry guide rail compatibility: Compatible with GC 2000, GC 3000 and GC 1000-WA carpentry guide rails.
• Precision support: Helps improve cutting accuracy when working with compatible portable circular saws.

Benefits

• Straighter cuts: The rail gives the saw a controlled path, helping reduce wandering and cutting errors.
• Better workpiece control: Clamp, nail or screw fixing options help keep the rail secure during demanding site work.
• Useful for long timber: The 3000 mm length is well suited to longer beams, panels and timber construction components.
• More professional results: Guided cutting helps reduce rework and improves accuracy on visible or structural pieces.
• Flexible system use: The rail can be extended or combined with compatible GC guide rail accessories.
• Safer machine guidance: A properly secured guide rail helps keep the compatible saw or router moving predictably through the cut.

Application

• Carpentry work
• Joinery work
• Timber construction
• Sawing work with compatible carpentry portable circular saws
• Routing work with compatible carpentry portable circular saw systems
• Long straight cuts in beams, panels and timber components
• Site cutting where controlled guidance is required

Safety

• Wear eye, ear and dust protection according to the machine, material and cutting application being used.
• Use only with compatible Festool machines and accessories.
• Make sure the guide rail is properly positioned and secured before starting the machine.
• Use suitable clamps or fixings where required to prevent the rail moving during sawing or routing.
• Check that the machine runs smoothly along the rail before starting the cut.
• Keep hands clear of the cutting or routing path at all times.
• Support long or heavy workpieces properly before cutting.
• Do not use a bent, damaged or heavily worn guide rail, as this may affect accuracy and safety.
• Allow the machine to stop completely before removing it from the rail or changing the setup.
• Store the guide rail safely to protect the profile from dents, bends and damage.

Specifications

In the box:

• Festool GC 3000 guide rail