The Festool 493558 Boom Arm Tool Holder is a boom arm accessory and tool holder built for organized sander storage on a Festool dust extraction workcenter. This is a tool holder designed for storing two electric power tools or pneumatic tools safely and within easy reach while you work. Model Number 493558. If you already run a CT Boom Arm workcenter and want a cleaner sanding setup, this is the add-on that keeps your tools off the floor and off the bench.

What matters here is not just that it holds tools, but where it holds them. Mounted on the boom arm workcenter, the holder keeps two sanders parked at working height so you can switch tools without breaking your rhythm. That is useful in sanding and finishing work where you may bounce between machines and do not want cords, hoses, and tools piling up around the work area.

Festool builds this holder from heavy chrome-plated steel rod stock, which is the right material choice for an accessory that gets bumped, loaded, and used every day. The wire form keeps the design simple and sturdy, while the chrome-plated finish helps it stand up to shop use. It includes a wire rack and clamping knob, so you have the hardware needed to mount it to the intended setup.

The design is straightforward in the best way. There is no wasted bulk, and there are no moving parts to babysit. It gives you a dedicated cradle for two tools, which helps reduce unnecessary handling and makes the whole sanding station feel more deliberate. When a workstation is organized, you spend less time setting tools down wherever there is room and more time actually working.

Compatibility is a big part of this product. This holder is suitable for the CT-ASA and is intended for use with the CT Boom Arm workcenter. That means it is not a general wall rack or universal organizer. It is a Festool system accessory meant to integrate into that specific dust extraction and sanding workflow.

Who should buy it? Anyone already invested in a Festool CT boom arm setup who wants better tool organization. It makes the most sense for woodworkers, finish carpenters, cabinet installers, and detail sanders who work with multiple sanders at the same station. If your goal is a cleaner, more ergonomic sanding area, this small accessory does more for day-to-day workflow than its size suggests.

Festool 493558 Boom Arm Tool Holder Makes the Workcenter More Useful

This is the kind of accessory that does not look flashy, but once it is on the setup, you do not want to work without it.

• Who it's for: Festool users running a CT boom arm sanding station who want faster tool changes and less clutter around the bench.
• Why it stands out: It stores two tools right on the workcenter and uses a heavy chrome-plated steel build instead of a light-duty rack.
• Worth knowing: This is a system-specific accessory for the CT-ASA and CT Boom Arm workcenter, so it makes the most sense if you already own that platform.

• What is this product designed to do? It is a tool holder that provides safe, ergonomic storage for two electric power tools or pneumatic tools on the Festool CT Boom Arm workcenter.
• What system is it compatible with? It is designed for use with the CT Boom Arm workcenter and is listed as suitable for CT-ASA.
• What is it made from? The holder is made from heavy chrome-plated steel rod stock.
• How much weight can it support? The listed maximum load is 15 lbs.