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« on: August 18, 2012, 04:05 PM »

I set this Systainer II up for my Dremel rotary tool , bits, and accessories. Did a little latch and handle swapping for a color coordinated look.  Smile

Cool thing about this is that  the bottom part of the Dremel case fit in perfectly  with only the rear corners needing to be notched (and lid removed). The Dremel with cutting wheel did the notches quick and easy.

It could also easily fit in a Sys- I , but I used a #II so that a lift out bit holding tray would also fit.  The tray is a piece of MDF with two different holes sizes drilled. It has “feet” on the bottom edges to raise it enough to clear the Dremel underneath. The feet just sit on the edge of the Dremel case.

Holds a lot in an organized way and makes it easy to find and choose bits. I may swap the Systainer lid for the attic version to hold small boxed sets of bits.

If I add the flex shaft, and or want to hang the rotary tool, I would make a  hook/stand similar to the one for the guns in my pneumatic Systainer. That would make a nice self-contained unit, and save searching for a spot to hang the rotary tool.


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« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2012, 04:18 PM »

 nice work seth.
have you a pic of the dremel box before you improved it.
it looks like mine but im not 100%
whats that 90 degree attachment. i didnt get one of those (one reason im not sure mine is the same)
i had putting mine away  as its a nightmare to put in the box .


i need to organise my dremel because i use it regularly and always reed it just after i put it away. i have it hanging up ready to use for the last month and have used it regularly.

i was thinking of something along the lines of the mft stuff sys insert i made.
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« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2012, 04:46 PM »

Sorry, the rest of the Dremel case is long gone. It was just a top "half" same size as the bottom. I know there could be several versions of the case, but a quick measurement will tell you if it will fit easily.

The 90 attachment was an accessory that I bought seperately  Right Angle   it is very handy. Goes on/off quickly.

If you want it real compact it will fit in a Sys - I Classic (not sure about T-Loc attic) with an attic lid for bits.

It also fits almost as well in a T-Loc with the same notched rear corners. To fit in a Sys - I T-Loc most of the front handle area would need to be removed also (where I am pointing with the pencil).


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« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2012, 05:13 PM »

Seth, is it hard to switch the handles out? I like having different tools be different color schemes, Eric
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« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2012, 05:24 PM »

Seth, is it hard to switch the handles out? I like having different tools be different color schemes, Eric

Need to pry under the handle while keeping it pushed down. Screwdriver or tack puller. I havn't found a better way but wish I could. Sometimes it takes a lot of force sometimes they pop right off.


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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2012, 05:43 PM »

Seth, is it hard to switch the handles out? I like having different tools be different color schemes, Eric


Eric, here's all you need to know on how to disassemble the classic Systainer.

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« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2012, 07:56 PM »

Yeah, what is shown using the insert bit to remove the handle in the video works much, much better than what I was doing.  Thumbs Up


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« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2012, 08:01 PM »

Good stuff guys. Gonna give that a try, thanks, Eric
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