Question 1

If you have the 8 foot XL, can it be broken down to 50 inches?

Accepted Answer

The XL has 4 pieces that are joined together to make the 8 foot length.  There are two 28" pieces and two 24" pieces that can be combined. The closest to 50" would be one 28" and one 24" piece for 52". The clamp on one end slides so it would accomodate 50" easily.

Question 2

Will the increased length over 48" create "flex"

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No, I've used it for multiple cuts at this point and there is absolutely no flex, even over a full 8' span. I needed it for a desk top built to rip plywood in half down the 8' span and it worked great. The XL version has four sections that are joined with long metal rods and tightened down with set screws. No budging at all and easy enough to add/remove sections. It's an awesome tool and beats spending $500+ on a track saw, for now.

Question 3

Is there anywhere to purchase replacement parts for the plastic offset pieces?  Mine has been damaged by too many close cuts

Accepted Answer

You should be using the cut line indicators to position the guide, then slide them away from where the blade can make contact.
I don't even use my cut guides, I think they're a nuisance. I know (and always check) the distance from the edge of my saw guide to the blade - 4 inches. I measure where I want to cut, add or remove 4 inches depending which side I want to cut, mark my wood both ends, put the guide in place and cut

Question 4

does it come with circular saw plate? if not please provide  a link to buy it.

Accepted Answer

This is a staright edge guide, nothing more. You lock it in place where you want to cut and use your existing hand held circular saw which will have a base plate/saw guide already attached. The guide on the saw simply runs along the straight edge to keep you cutting a straight line. If you don't hold the saw so it keeps contact with the straight edge you will not cut a straight line

ASIN	B08BQ72SVD
Best Sellers Rank	117,683 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 6 in Planer Edge Guides
Blade Length	1989 Inches
Blade Material	Alloy Steel
Blade Shape	Rectangular
Brand	Kreg
Colour	Metallic Gray
Country of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (627)
Handle Material	Plastic
Included Components	(1) Aluminum rail section with clamp head & indicator bar, (2) 24’ sections, handle and hardware, (6) Connector bars (2-piece design) 24 set screws hex wrench, Adjustable Clamp pad bar
Item Dimensions L x W x H	23.1L x 23.1W x 23.1H centimetres
Item Highlight	For Circular Saw, for Accurate Cross Cut and Rip Cut, Aluminum Guide Rails, Professional-Grade
Item Type Name	Saw Guide
Item Weight	7.2 Pounds
Manufacturer	Kreg
Model Number	KMA4700
Number of Items	1
Number of Teeth	24
Other Special Features of the Product	Portable
Part Number	KMA4700-E
Power source	Corded Electric
Specification Met	Yes
Surface Recommendation	Wood
UPC	647096810559
Unit Count	1.0 count
Warranty Type	Limited Warranty

Kreg Straight Edge Guide XL-8 Ft

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