Another Variation on a Systainer Port

[nclemmons]

Here's a variation on a Systainer Port that I built. 

It's 3/4 baltic birch frame with 1/2 inch baltic birch shelves.  To maximize the holding capacity, I made the Systainer shelves pretty close together and used dowels in the shelves to allow them to easily pull out without the Systainers sliding around.  I debated using the 32mm hole system but in the end used drawer glides and shelves, placed a Systainer on one and then a spacer and the next shelf and screwed it in.  Went quicker and gave me maximum density in the smallest possible space.

You'll notice that I use it for an Inca Joiner stand as well.  It's a bit higher than an older stand that I had, but still works well for double duty.

Questions or in need of dimensions, let me know -

neil

 

[b_m_hart]

Very nice!

 

[johnsonri]

Great systainer port. I particularly like the dowel holder.

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The smaller details of a project are often what make the project standout to me. Nice project. I bet that it will get much use!!

 

[Woodenfish]

Very nice!

+1

 

[Scott W.]

Nice Job Neil. I like the compact design.

Scott W.

 

[hotmax]

very nice job. have you a sketches? with dimentions?

 

[EcoFurniture]

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Brice Burrell]

very nice job. have you a sketches? with dimentions?

I made a SketchUp drawing of a Sys-Port I'm going to make when time allows, it's been almost a year since I started the project. One of these days........

Let me know if you want a copy of the SketchUp drawing, I'll e-mail it.

 

[Mike_Chrest]

Neil,
  Nice design! Very elegant & compact. If you didn't have the planer on top would it fit under the MFT?

Mike

 

[nclemmons]

Some have asked for dimensions and drawings.

Overall Dimensions for the cabinet - 25" high x 29" deep x 36" wide.

I uploaded a full Sketchup drawing to the 3D Warehouse - you can access it here: link

I also included an image of the file below.

If you make the cabinet and put 4" casters on it, it WILL clear under a MFT 1080 in terms of height by about 1/4 inch.  If you don't want it under the MFT, make it to fit your stack of Systainers.

One other point.  I did not use the hole drilling jig to maximize how many I could put.  i started by making two trays for the bottom systainers and screwed them in place.  Then I put a Systainer in place an a 1/2" piece of ply for spacing and the next pull-out tray.  I did this all the way up and around so I could get maximum density of storage.

By using 1/2 inch ply with the registration pins you can reduce the weight and dimensions by making the trays to fit between the full-extension slides without a frame around the trays.

Questions let me know -

neil

 

[Frank Pellow]

Nice design Neil!  In particular I like the way in which you use dowels to hold the systainers in place rather putting an edge around the drawers.

All 9 systainer drawers that I have built were built with an edge, thus losing space. 

I need to make at least 5 additional systainer drawers and will certainly consider using dowels the way that you have done.

 

[paul_david_thomas]

I'd have to agree... I love the simple and slick design on this. I'm not a traditionalist when it comes to wood work... Love straight lines...

 

[John Stegall]

Being such a festoolaholic, I gotta use dominoes, might even put dots on them too (the dominoes).
john

 

[gkeas]

Being such a festoolaholic, I gotta use dominoes, might even put dots on them too (the dominoes).
john

This is my plan, too, minus the dots.  Someone here posted a link for a green spray paint that perfectly matched Festool green.  My dominos will most likely end up finished in that way.

 

[bwiele]

The color matching paint you seek is Benjamin Moore Sweet Pea.  I kid you not.