{"product_id":"festool-577040-guide-rail-angle-stop-fs-wa-fdl7eh","title":"Festool 577040 Guide Rail Angle Stop FS-WA","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/angle.svg\" alt=\"angle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepeatable Angle Cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eSet cuts from -60° to +60° with defined locking positions for common angles. That matters when you need the same panel cut more than once and do not want to reset by eye every time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/tool-free-change.svg\" alt=\"tool-free-change\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Rail Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe quick-clamping lever mounts the stop to the guide rail without tools. You spend less time setting up and more time cutting sheet goods accurately.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/circular-saw.svg\" alt=\"circular-saw\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Track Saw Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Festool 577040 Guide Rail Angle Stop FS-WA is a guide rail angle stop made for FS\/2 rails and portable track saw setups. It gives panel cutting, trim work, and repeat angled cuts a more controlled starting point.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFestool 577040 Guide Rail Angle Stop FS-WA\u003c\/strong\u003e is an angle stop accessory for Festool FS\/2 guide rails. This is a guide rail angle stop designed for precise angled panel cutting and repeatable track saw setup. Model Number \u003cstrong\u003e577040\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are cutting sheet goods, cabinet parts, or trim pieces and want cleaner setup for repeat angles, this accessory is built to make that process faster and more consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe big reason this accessory matters is the angle range. It lets you set cuts from \u003cstrong\u003e-60° to +60°\u003c\/strong\u003e, which covers the kind of angled breakdown work that usually turns into layout guesswork on a jobsite or in the shop. Festool also calls out repeatable accuracy and indexed locking positions for common settings, so you are not just getting an adjustable fence. You are getting a more reliable way to hit the same angle again on the next piece.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetup is straightforward. The FS-WA uses a \u003cstrong\u003equick-clamping lever\u003c\/strong\u003e to attach to the guide rail without tools, and the design is described as self-aligning. That matters because accessories like this only earn their keep if they go on fast and stay easy to use. Festool also notes that the controls can be operated from above, so you are not reaching underneath the rail or fighting awkward adjustments while holding a panel in place.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn day-to-day use, the details are what separate a useful rail accessory from one that stays in the truck. This one has a \u003cstrong\u003elong contact edge\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eviewing window\u003c\/strong\u003e to help align to the workpiece edge. Festool also includes an additional \u003cstrong\u003epositioning bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e for more secure support, including on material with rounded edges. That gives the setup a more planted feel when you are working with panels that are not perfectly square or when you need a cleaner reference point at the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystem fit is clear. The FS-WA is \u003cstrong\u003esuitable for Festool FS\/2 guide rails\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it can be extended with the \u003cstrong\u003eFestool FS-WA-VL guide extension\u003c\/strong\u003e sold separately. That optional extension adds a scale and adjustable stop for repeat cuts to size, which is a smart upgrade if you are processing multiple parts at the same dimension and angle. In other words, this can start as a precise angle guide and grow into a more production-friendly setup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho should buy it? Woodworkers, cabinet installers, finish carpenters, and remodelers who already work on the Festool guide rail platform will get the most out of it. If you own FS\/2 rails and use a track saw for breaking down panels or making accurate angled cuts, the FS-WA gives you a faster, more controlled workflow than laying out every angle manually. If you do not run the Festool rail system, this is not the accessory to force into your setup. But if you do, it fills a real gap between freehand layout and shop-machine style repeatability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDial In Angled Track Saw Cuts Faster\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/50178407498022_09bc565fc929.jpg\" alt=\"Festool 577040 Guide Rail Angle Stop FS-WA mounted on a Festool FS guide rail during track saw cutting on a wood panel in a workshop\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you are breaking down panels, the setup is usually where time gets burned. The FS-WA gives you a fixed, repeatable angle reference right on the rail so you can move from measuring to cutting with less back-and-forth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigned for precise panel cutting at angles from -60° to +60°\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks with Festool FS\/2 guide rails for track saw-based cutting setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMount It Without Slowing Down the Job\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/50178407498022_d283405268ac.jpg\" alt=\"Festool 577040 Guide Rail Angle Stop FS-WA being attached by hand to a Festool guide rail on a work surface for angled cutting setup\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quick-clamping lever is the kind of feature that sounds small until you use it all day. Tool-free mounting means you can add or remove the stop quickly, make your adjustment from above, and keep moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuick-clamping lever attaches the stop to the rail without tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eControls are designed to be operated from above for simpler adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSet Common Angles with Better Confidence\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/50178407498022_a09c3172e85d.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the Festool 577040 Guide Rail Angle Stop FS-WA angle scale and pointer showing indexed angle settings for repeat cuts\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scale and indexed positions are what make this more than a basic square. For repeat work, that means less trial-and-error and less creeping up on the final angle with scrap material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecified locking positions help with frequently used angle settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAngle scale covers both left and right settings across the full range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-4\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGet Better Support at the Workpiece Edge\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/50178407498022_e63404f5744d.jpg\" alt=\"Festool 577040 Guide Rail Angle Stop FS-WA aligned on a Festool FS guide rail over a wood panel with the contact edge positioned at the workpiece\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long contact edge and viewing window make the stop easier to register to the panel edge before the cut starts. That is especially useful when accuracy at the entry point matters and you want the rail placed right the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong contact edge helps reference the workpiece more securely\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePositioning bolt adds support, including on rounded workpiece edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Festool FS-WA Angle Stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Positioning Bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/angle.svg\" alt=\"angle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Angular Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-60° to +60°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/circular-saw.svg\" alt=\"circular-saw\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Accessory Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuide Rail Angle Stop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Rail Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFestool FS\/2 Guide Rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Extension Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFS-WA-VL Guide Extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/power-source.svg\" alt=\"power-source\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Power Source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand Powered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/made-in.svg\" alt=\"made-in\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Made In\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCzech Republic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGuide Rail Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFits Festool FS\/2 guide rails.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/circular-saw.svg\" alt=\"circular-saw\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCutting System Use\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eBuilt for guide rail and portable track saw setups used for angled panel cutting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOptional Extension\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eCan be extended with the Festool FS-WA-VL guide extension for repeat cuts to size.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCabinet Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFinish Carpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePanel Breakdown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRepeat Angle Cuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTrack Saw Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eSheet Goods Cutting\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eIf you are batching out angled parts, pair the FS-WA with the FS-WA-VL extension. That gives you angle control and a repeatable length stop in one setup, which is a lot faster than resetting both layout lines and rail position for every panel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFestool 577040 Guide Rail Angle Stop FS-WA is the right add-on if your rail system needs real angle capability\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a smart upgrade for FS\/2 users who want cleaner, faster angled cuts without turning every setup into a measuring project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Festool rail and track saw users doing cabinet parts, trim, panel work, and repeat angled cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide -60° to +60° range, tool-free mounting, and indexed settings make it more useful than a basic fixed square.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an accessory, not a standalone cutting system, and the FS-WA-VL extension is sold separately if you want repeat cuts to size.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat guide rails does this fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The FS-WA is listed as suitable for Festool FS\/2 guide rails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat angle range can it set?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for cuts from -60° to +60°.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be expanded for repeat cuts to length?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It can be extended with the Festool FS-WA-VL guide extension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it require tools to attach to the rail?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Festool specifies a quick-clamping lever for tool-free attachment.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Festool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43570462031920,"sku":"577040","price":56.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4876\/8304\/files\/fea8nkvyzo8z_54395897-9ae7-49c3-9766-3741ad22a048.jpg?v=1788579836","url":"https:\/\/toolnutus.com\/products\/festool-577040-guide-rail-angle-stop-fs-wa-fdl7eh","provider":"InoPrints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}