Parallel Guide System

TSO Parallel Guide System: Cabinet-Saw Accuracy, Anywhere Your Track Saw Goes

A track saw is excellent for breaking down sheet goods, but it doesn’t guarantee identical, repeatable cuts on its own. The TSO Parallel Guide System Gen 2 changes that. By giving your guide rail fixed, physical stops that stay parallel to the cutting line, you get the kind of reliable, repeatable rips normally associated with a cabinet saw—whether you’re in the shop or on a jobsite.

Gen 2 builds on years of customer feedback. It keeps the proven accuracy of the original system and makes setup faster, handling easier, and compatibility broader. The result is a system that helps you cut cabinet parts, furniture components, shelving, and full panels with the confidence that every rip will match the last.

How the Parallel Guide System Gen 2 Works

Each system uses two precision-extruded tracks mounted perpendicular to your guide rail. Paired with two Flip Stop Pros, the tracks establish a physical measurement that locks in your rip width. Set the dimension of both Flip Stop Pros, place your guide rail on top of your workpiece, and slide it rightward until the stops touch the left edge of your workpiece, and you’re ready to cut. Because the saw follows the rail, and the stops keep everything parallel, you get consistent results without measuring or marking the same layout again.

Gen 2 refines this familiar workflow with improved stops, universal tracks, and connectors designed to install and remove in seconds.

What’s New in Gen 2

Drop-Loc Connectors: Faster Installation, Universal Fit

The new Drop-Loc Connectors attach to the guide rail in a single motion. Tilt in, drop, release—there’s no feeding in from the end of the rail, no removing hose adapters, and no tools required. Once seated, the connector is fully captured in the rail’s T-slot, so it won’t fall out when you lift or reposition the rail. Each connector fits Festool, Makita, Milwaukee, Kreg ACS, Ridgid, Powertec, and WEN guide rails. Every kit includes a pair.

Flip Stop Pro: More Stable, More Accurate

The redesigned Flip Stop Pro uses a dual-arm structure that resists deflection, even when registering a full sheet of plywood. A longer contact arm improves engagement with your material, and a machined recess around the pointer eliminates parallax when reading the scale. Set your calibration once and it holds, even during repeated cuts. And it’s fully compatible with earlier generation Parallel Guide Tracks.

One-Piece Parallel Guide Tracks

Each track is a single, rigid extrusion with integrated Imperial and metric scales. One-piece construction removes the alignment issues common in multi-section systems, speeds up setup, and improves repeatability.

Expandable System Design

Gen 2 keeps the core system focused while allowing specialized accessories for narrow rips, extra stops, additional track lengths, and guide-rail-square integration.

Which Kit Fits Your Work?

20" Parallel Guide System (Max Rip: 20")

A compact, portable setup well-suited for cabinet parts, drawer components, and smaller shelves. The entire kit fits in a Systainer with the optional foam insert, making it ideal for mobile work or small shops.

30" Parallel Guide System (Max Rip: 30")

The most versatile choice for most woodworkers. Its reach covers the majority of cabinetry and furniture projects while remaining easy to handle.

50" Parallel Guide System (Max Rip: 50")

The broadest capacity. This kit includes both 30" and 50" tracks, giving you the flexibility to cut anything from standard cabinet parts to deep panels for kitchen islands, closets, or commercial casework.

Our kits include two tracks, two Flip Stop Pros, two Drop-Loc Connectors, and a 3 mm hex driver.

Why Woodworkers Choose the Parallel Guide System Gen 2

Repeatable Accuracy Without Extra Setup

Once your stops are calibrated, you can return to the same rip width again and again without re-measuring. This consistency is valuable for building cabinet cases, drawers, shelving, and any project requiring matched parts.

Fast, Uncomplicated Setup

Drop-Loc Connectors install in seconds and work with most major guide rails. One-piece tracks eliminate the joints and adjustments found in multi-section alternatives. The Flip Stop Pro moves smoothly when needed and stays planted when it counts.

Works With Your Existing Track Saw

The system is compatible with Festool, Makita, Milwaukee, Kreg ACS, Ridgid, Powertec, and WEN guide rails in any length. If you own a track saw, the Parallel Guide System integrates directly into your workflow.

Large and Small Cuts Alike

With the appropriate accessories, the system handles everything from full-width sheet goods down to narrow rips. Add the Narrow Stock Pro (sold separately) for thin material where stability is critical.

Durable, Rigid Construction

Every component is machined or extruded from aluminum for stability and long-term accuracy. Tracks resist flex, stops resist deflection, and everything is built for years of shop or jobsite use.

Accessories for Expanding Your System

• Flip Stop Pros: Pre-set multiple widths for repeated cuts.
• Additional Parallel Guide Tracks: Increase capacity as your work demands.
• Systainer Foam Inserts: Store and protect components for the 20" system and Gen 2 accessories .
• Narrow Stock Pro: A stable and accurate solution for thin rips.
• Guide Rail Square Connector: Integrates a GRS-16 Square with the PGS Gen 2.