{"product_id":"festool-15-8mm-ball-bearing-guide-for-ofk-500-router-cutters-kls-d-490249","title":"Festool 15.8mm Ball Bearing Guide for OFK 500 Router Cutters KLS-D (490249)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean Edge Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Festool KLS-D 15,8-OFK Ball Bearing Guide gives compatible router cutters a smooth rolling contact point, which helps follow edges accurately and reduces scuffing on the workpiece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Bearing Build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis replacement guide bearing uses a precise steel ball bearing design for long service life in routing work where a worn guide can throw off the cut.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \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\u003eClamping Screw Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe integrated clamping screw makes this router accessory ready to install on the listed Festool cutters without hunting down extra hardware.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Festool KLS-D 15,8-OFK Ball Bearing Guide, model number 490249, is a replacement guide bearing for specific Festool router cutters used with the OFK 500 system. This is a ball bearing guide designed for edge-following routing applications. If your original guide bearing is worn, rough, or damaged, this is the part that brings the cutter back to proper tracking so the bit can ride the edge the way it was meant to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat matters here is not just that it is a replacement part, but that it is the correct replacement part for a defined list of cutters. A guide bearing controls how the cutter references the workpiece edge. When the bearing rolls smoothly and stays true, you get cleaner trimming and more consistent profiles. When it wears out, you start fighting drag, heat, and inconsistent results. That is why the Festool KLS-D 15,8-OFK Ball Bearing Guide matters more than its size suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFestool lists this bearing guide for cutters 490090, 490091, 490092, 490093, 490094, 490095, 490096, 491533, 578376, 578377, and 578378. That compatibility list is the real buying checkpoint. If you are servicing one of those cutters, this is the matching part. If you are not, do not guess based on appearance alone. Bearings and guide dimensions need to match the cutter exactly if you want the cut profile and edge reference to stay correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe bearing itself is described as a precise steel ball bearing, and the included clamping screw simplifies the replacement. That means you are not just getting a generic bearing. You are getting the guide assembly intended for these Festool routing accessories, built to install directly and restore the cutter to working condition. For guys who use their edge router regularly, that saves time compared to trying to source a lookalike part and hoping the fit is right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn practical use, this kind of part is most important for trim work, laminate work, and edge finishing where the cutter is riding the material constantly. A smooth rolling guide helps reduce marking on finished edges and keeps the router cutter tracking the line instead of dragging. On delicate surfaces or finish material, that makes a real difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis Festool router accessory is best suited for woodworkers, cabinet installers, finish carpenters, and repair users already running the compatible Festool cutter lineup. It is not a broad universal router part. It is a specific maintenance and replacement item for keeping compatible Festool edge-routing cutters working the way they should. If you have one of the listed cutters, buying the correct bearing guide is the right move. If not, compatibility is everything here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRestore Smooth Edge Routing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/4014549115954_1.jpg\" alt=\"Festool KLS-D 15,8-OFK Ball Bearing Guide replacement router accessory shown in close-up for edge-routing cutter maintenance and service\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA guide bearing is a small part, but it has a direct effect on cut quality. Replacing a worn bearing helps the cutter roll along the edge instead of dragging, which is what you want for controlled trimming and cleaner finished work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBall bearing guide for compatible Festool router cutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eIncludes clamping screw for installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eOutside diameter listed as 22 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSteel construction for durability in repeated routing use\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eBearing Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eBall Bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eOutside Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eAlloy Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eItem Thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e0.98 x 0.63 x 0.63 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e0.01 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eUnit Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eCompatible Lubricant\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eGrease\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \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\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Cutter Models\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eFits Festool cutters 490090, 490091, 490092, 490093, 490094, 490095, 490096, 491533, 578376, 578377, and 578378.\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\/router.svg\" alt=\"router\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eRouter System Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eListed by Festool as a ball bearing guide for OFK 500 routing applications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCabinet Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFinish Carpentry\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEdge Trimming\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eLaminate Work\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRouter Cutter Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \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\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eIf your edge trim cut starts feeling rough or begins leaving marks on finished material, check the guide bearing before blaming the cutter. On trim and laminate work, a worn bearing can be the real problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eFestool KLS-D 15,8-OFK Ball Bearing Guide Keeps the Cutter Honest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of small replacement part that makes a big difference when you need your edge-routing cutter to track cleanly again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Festool users servicing compatible OFK 500 cutters for trim, laminate, and edge-finishing work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a direct-fit Festool guide bearing with an included clamping screw, and the compatibility list is clearly defined instead of vague.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a specific router accessory, not a universal bearing. Match your cutter number before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of part is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a ball bearing guide for compatible Festool router cutters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhich cutters does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e Festool lists it for cutters 490090, 490091, 490092, 490093, 490094, 490095, 490096, 491533, 578376, 578377, and 578378.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this for the OFK 500?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Festool describes it as a replacement ball bearing guide for various OFK 500 cutters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the outside diameter?\u003c\/strong\u003e The outside diameter is listed as 22 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Festool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53200252764454,"sku":"490249","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/down_fr_klsd_490249_z_01a.jpg?v=1778783190","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/festool-15-8mm-ball-bearing-guide-for-ofk-500-router-cutters-kls-d-490249","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}