Peter Halle
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« on: May 26, 2011, 10:18 PM » |
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Another thread has prompted me to ask the question: Do you own a / some mini systainers? If so - how do you use them? If not - why not?
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The tools in my truck were talking the other day. The Dewalts, PC's, Boschs, Makitas were not happy. They also were in the minority. Their complaint: They felt unused and unappreciated since the Festools moved in. I guess the truth hurts.
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« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2011, 10:26 PM » |
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I keep some inside other systainers. My trim gun sys4 has my finish guns and a mini sys with brad, pin nails and Allen keys. The others just have random small stuff in them. When I first got them I didn't know what to do with them but with all the small stuff you'll fill it up quick.
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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2011, 10:31 PM » |
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I havent gotten any yet because I haven't seen (read: been able to touch) any yet. Having a hard time visualizing how I would use them.
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PeterK
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« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2011, 10:41 PM » |
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I have 2 of them and purchased a couple different inserts. Been a bad boy as I still have not found the perfect use for them. The idea of storing boxes of brads is a great idea and will try fitting them in this weekend.
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« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2011, 11:10 PM » |
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I use one for the sander set, one for drill bits in an assortment tray, and one for router bits.
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« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2011, 08:38 AM » |
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I have 6 IIRC. But several of them are Tanos Mini-Sys IIs. The extra height is worth it.
One Mini-SysII is my first aid kit. I put red mini-latches on it.
I have two Anthracite (dark gray) Mini-Sys IIs. I use those for just miscellaneous purposes. Sometimes they hold my nicer measuring items if I'm taking them somewhere out of my shop. Sometimes they just hold misc junk when I clean up.
I have a lovely carmine red Mini-Sys, which is my daughter's tool kit. (Thanks again Sean!!)
And I have two actual Festool Mini-Sys which house a 9mm each, using the pick & pluck foam. These I transport in a Sys1, with a Sys2 underneath for accessories. The locking latches add a little security to the equation when going to and fro.
I swear I have one more Festool mini-sys floating around somewhere... I should look.
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« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2011, 08:48 AM » |
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i dont have any yet. i have plans for storing my tool set up tools (dial gauge etc). i plan to put some in a normal systainer holding screws etc. i can see my self owning a dozen or so .
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« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2011, 09:35 AM » |
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Don't have any currently, thought about them but never figured out what to use them for. Never knew they made a sysII version, might have to rethink my options.
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Sal LiVecchi
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« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2011, 10:13 AM » |
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I have two at this point I set them up with my gauges and dial Indicators for doing setups on my table saws and shapers.
I have found them great for this purpose, I used pick and pluck foam to hold everyting in place
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Tim Raleigh
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« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2011, 11:13 AM » |
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...a mini sys with brad, pin nails and Allen keys.
Brilliant! I loath those boxes the brads and pin nails come in, particularly the 23g. darn things fall apart and they are all over the place just when you getting packed up and are ready to go home. I have one mini systainer that holds the sanding pads. It's a bit of a orphan at this point, I will have to get it some siblings. Tim |
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« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2011, 11:41 AM » |
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I keep my set of sanding drums & sleeves in one, and have not decided what to store in the second one yet.
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« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2011, 11:49 AM » |
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I use a mini-sys for storing collets & bits in - fits in to the OF1400 sys.
I'd really like a mini FOGtainer though!
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« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2011, 12:16 PM » |
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Yup, brads here again. One with stainless steel brads for hardwood work, and another for other 15g, 18g, and 23g brads. Prompted by a similar situation you describe Tim!!  |
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« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2011, 12:37 PM » |
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Yup, nail gun brads also. Will take a pic later tonight & post.
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If its made of wood, i can make it smaller.
Shirt size medium
p.s- ive started reading these too
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« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2011, 01:50 PM » |
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I don't own any, because I don't like the fact that they don't stack with the standard systainers. I'm thinking of getting one anyway, to store some office supplies like an A5 notebook, pens etc. I always seem to loose this stuff......
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« Reply #15 on: May 27, 2011, 02:24 PM » |
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Sofar I only have one, I got it together with my mfs to store the loose parts. But I'll probably have another one soon because I'm thinking of getting a protool (non centrotec) zobo drill set. (the centrotec ones don't come in the sizes I need, and they have a deal on the normal ones now)
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« Reply #16 on: May 27, 2011, 09:25 PM » |
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I have 3 or 4. I'd have to go check, don't use them often. They are all filled with specialty items. 1 has phone line testers in it, 1 has small chisels for fine work, the other has misc small festool parts, I think there's one more.
I REALLY like these even though they don't get accessed much. Very convenient and handy. I will probably buy more at some point.
- An empty 3 package set promo would be nice
- another green one like the hand sanders but with something else would be good
- Cap and bit box; apron again, mini with polishing pads and the oil stuff; etc
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« Reply #17 on: May 27, 2011, 10:51 PM » |
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I would like to get some, but like most, didn't know what I would do with them. Then the new systainers came out. I really should be buying those instead. Which leads me to ask, are the minis going to go through the same transformation as the regular systainers?
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« Reply #18 on: May 28, 2011, 06:39 AM » |
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I have three. One I use as a little first aid box (kept near my chisels...) one I keep biscuits in (haven't got the Domino yet, I'm afraid...). Third one keeps small festool bits and pieces in (spare catches for systainers, etc). I love those cute little guys!
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« Reply #19 on: May 28, 2011, 06:49 AM » |
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I have three. One I use as a little first aid box (kept near my chisels...) one I keep biscuits in (haven't got the Domino yet, I'm afraid...). Third one keeps small festool bits and pieces in (spare catches for systainers, etc). I love those cute little guys!
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« Reply #20 on: May 28, 2011, 09:23 AM » |
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I didn't realize this, but there are Micro Systainers also:  Also found this website that I hadn't found before: http://www.t-loc.de/Englisch/index.htmlPeter ADDED: If my math is correct, you could put 10 of these in a mini sys with the latches facing upwards. That is small. |
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« Last Edit: May 28, 2011, 09:32 AM by Peter Halle »
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The tools in my truck were talking the other day. The Dewalts, PC's, Boschs, Makitas were not happy. They also were in the minority. Their complaint: They felt unused and unappreciated since the Festools moved in. I guess the truth hurts.
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« Reply #21 on: May 28, 2011, 09:57 AM » |
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OOh - I want some of those! They would be perfect for small parts storage for various tools.
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« Reply #22 on: May 28, 2011, 10:17 AM » |
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OOh - I want some of those! They would be perfect for small parts storage for various tools.
I already read your mind. I am checking... Peter |
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The tools in my truck were talking the other day. The Dewalts, PC's, Boschs, Makitas were not happy. They also were in the minority. Their complaint: They felt unused and unappreciated since the Festools moved in. I guess the truth hurts.
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