Abrasives Systainer

[ADKMedic]

Merry Christmas everyone!

I had a question about the abrasives systainer...  I recently purchased an RO150 (and CT36), and was thinking about this systainer and insert to store papers.  Does the insert only accommodate papers, or will it also accommodate the various sanding pads?

Thanks!

Andy

 

[tbellemare]

Both fit.

Tom

 

[Bob Marino]

Andy,

As Tom mentioned, both fit; figure each compartment is a tad over 2" in width and will accommodate  2 pads.

Bob

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

keep them in an empty sys3, full boxes of paper on edge.

the abrasive systainers frustrate me.

 

[mouppe]

In the RO125 insert there are spaces for extra sanding pads. I presume the RO150 is the same.

Richard.

 

[tbellemare]

There is a spot for the in the RO 150 insert.

Tom

 

[Sparktrician]

Why not make your own insert for an empty Sys3 and size it to fit your needs?  This is what I did for my own RO125.  I bought an empty Sys3 and the foam inserts for top and bottom, then made a grid using 1/4" Baltic birch plywood. 

 

[ADKMedic]

Sparky -

That looks like a great solution!  I don't think it would work for the RO150, though, because I don't think it is deep enough for two rows of paper.

Warner -

Why do the abrasives systainers frustrate you?

Thanks again!

Andy

 

[nickao]

I like the abrasive inserts, even though I am selling mine off. 

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Sparky -

That looks like a great solution!  I don't think it would work for the RO150, though, because I don't think it is deep enough for two rows of paper.

Warner -

Why do the abrasives systainers frustrate you?

Thanks again!

Andy

all those sheets stick together and you can't hold a full box in each slot.

Cheaper and easier to put them in full boxes in a systainer.

 

[Ken Nagrod]

I'll repost mine made with a maxisystainer since I use a lot of different types and grits of paper.

 

[nickao]

I kind of like my sandpaper stored flat.

When I stored them on their side it was tough just getting one out. They would, stick together and I always ended up pulling out a bunch.

 

[Ken Nagrod]

I kind of like my sandpaper stored flat.

When I stored them on their side it was tough just getting one out. They would, stick together and I always ended up pulling out a bunch.

I agree.

 

[Sparktrician]

Sparky -

That looks like a great solution!  I don't think it would work for the RO150, though, because I don't think it is deep enough for two rows of paper.

Warner -

Why do the abrasives systainers frustrate you?

Thanks again!

Andy

all those sheets stick together and you can't hold a full box in each slot.

Cheaper and easier to put them in full boxes in a systainer.

My solution works fine for the RO125, but you're right, it wouldn't work in this manner for the RO150.  It could work if redesigned such that the disks sat oriented side-to-side.  You'd have fewer usable compartments, but if you used Ken's methodology of the movable dividers between grades of paper, you could fit more into, say, a Sys3.  I thought about the option of storing the paper flat, but also noticed that when I open the boxes of 100 sheets, most of them are already slightly curled, so what's the difference.  I can readily see when I need to replenish any particular grade, like the compartment in the photo that has only one sheet of P180. 

 

[semenza]

Hi,

I have the 150 Abrasive insert  (two actually) I like them. One set up for the ETS150 and one for the RO150. Granted a slot will not hold a full box but it holds more than enough for just about any job short of an entire house of siding. I just restock after every five jobs or so. It also keeps me from running out- when I put the last refill in the Systainer from my supply cabinet I know to order more.

Yes the sheets do tend to stick together when trying to pull one out, so I just pick out the stack peel one off put the stack back.  I like that I can just open the Systainer and have the full selection ready to go. I prefer it to taking boxes out and opening them.

I saw a suggestion to go through the stack alternating the sheets front to front then back to back to prevent clinging. I have not tried it.

Lots of ways to do it. Mostly comes down to personal preferance.

A homade one would be good too.

Seth

srs

 

[ajones]

I do like you and remove the stack take one from the middle I do keep the outside disc facing in to stop it abrading the insert. [big grin]

 

[Peter Fish]

Hello all,  can anybody tell me the part numbers for the Festool abrasive inserts ? I believe these numbers are usually embossed in the insert itself.
Thanks in advance and Happy New Year to all

 

[nickao]

Just look here for the numbers you need:

http://ekat.festool.com/EKAT_USA/jsp/main.jsp?doAction=start&partLang=en&docuLang=en&locale=en_EN&viewerType=6&k_vari_top=494178&k_ver_top=&verticalLayout=1&HOOK_URL=&currency=USD&filter_F_Typ1=on&filterValues_F_Typ1=US&currencyKey=US

They are under part 99 the liners(inserts). I think you can find what you want there.

 

[GaryLaroff]

Nick,

Thank you.  I was looking for a source for the DX 93 E insert and one for the appropriate abrasives.

Gary

 

[semenza]

Hello all,  can anybody tell me the part numbers for the Festool abrasive inserts ? I believe these numbers are usually embossed in the insert itself.
Thanks in advance and Happy New Year to all

Hi,

For the 150mm disks/paper/sheets I am about 99.9%  sure (without checking the isert) it is this one  SYS STF D150  #446 658.

Seth