The Festool 486052 Angle Arm is a router accessory for compatible Festool routers. This is an angle arm designed for copying workpieces and trimming edges flush with compatible routers. Model Number 486052, it is made for woodworkers and finish users who need more controlled guidance when accuracy matters.

In practical use, this accessory helps extend the function of the Festool OF 1010 and OF 1400. When used with the copier scanning set, it is needed for copying workpieces. When used with the edging plate, it helps with flush edge trimming. That means cleaner follow-up work on edges and more repeatable results when you are matching an existing shape or profile.

What makes the angle arm useful is not just that it attaches to the router, but that it adds fine adjustment and controlled guidance. On real work, that translates into less guesswork and less material waste. If you are sneaking up on an edge or trying to keep a copied profile consistent, that adjustability is the part that earns its keep.

This accessory also gives the OF 1010 or OF 1400 more flexibility in the shop. Festool specifically positions it as a way to expand the functionality of those routers, including use in place of a dedicated trim router when paired with the edging plate. For users already invested in the Festool router platform, that is a smart way to get more out of the tool you already own.

The Festool 486052 Angle Arm is best suited to woodworking tasks where precise edge work or pattern-following matters more than brute force. Cabinet work, trim fitting, small parts, and repeat work are the natural fit. If you already own an OF 1010 or OF 1400 and want better control for copying or flush trimming, this is the accessory that makes that setup possible.

Festool 486052 Angle Arm Makes a Good Router More Specialized

This is the kind of accessory that makes sense when you already know exactly what you need your router to do and you want cleaner, more controlled results.

• Who it's for: OF 1010 and OF 1400 owners doing copying, flush trimming, and detail-oriented woodworking.
• Why it stands out: The fine adjustment and guidance are the real value here, especially when accuracy matters and wasted material costs time and money.
• Worth knowing: This is not a standalone solution. To use it for copying or edge trimming, you need the matching Festool accessories sold separately.

• Which routers does this fit? It is suitable for the Festool OF 1010 and OF 1400 routers.
• What is this accessory used for? It is used for copying workpieces with the copier scanning set and for trimming edges flush with the edging plate.
• Can it replace a dedicated trim router? Festool states that, in conjunction with the edging plate, it lets the OF 1010 or OF 1400 be used instead of a dedicated trim router for that kind of work.
• Are the copier scanning set and edging plate included? No. The copier set and edging plate are sold separately.