Anyone have a KREG Systainer Set-up??

[vwdave]

Bob in this video I cut some foam out for a tool. I also have used the triblade knife to cut the foam to fit the systainer. The foam cuts like butter with the triblade. You could also use a tablesaw or even the ts55. I was going to put a piece of foam in the package I sent you but I ran out of room. I'll bring you a piece on the 12th when I see you at the toolnut.

Fast Cap Kaizen Foam

Dave

 

[builderbob]

Thanks for the video Dave!  Super helpful as usual!!!

Lookin forward to hopefully seeing you on the 12th!

Kaizen...

 

[Steve R]

Dave, how do you cut the Kaizen?

Bob

Hey Bob!  I'll jump in with my own response as I've started using Kaizen foam to keep things in their place in drawers, etc.  It cuts quite easily with a razor blade.  I started by outlining things with a marker and then cutting, now I generally just put the object on the foam and cut right around it.  then I progressively peel away the layers until I get to the right depth.  I have 2 large pieces of the 57mm foam which sometimes can be too thick in a drawer.  Simple solution - it is very easy to rip it down to a narrower thickness using the bandsaw!  It turns out perfectly that way.  And you can extract 2 or 3 times as much utility from the single piece.

Peace, bro.
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This link to the a post of how the Black and white 57mm cuts and works might be helpful. It seems that not all foam sold is/cuts/works the same...

Search by thread name  Review: FastCap Kaizen foam does not match what they advertised  or try this link.

http://festoolownersgroup.com/other-tool-reviews/review-fastcap-kaizen-foam-does-not-match-what-they-advertize/

Cheers,
Steve

 

[fritter63]

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[builderbob]

So I posted a photo of my KregStainer the other day!  Since then, I got together with ebuggeln and we had a Kaizen fiesta and here's the result of my newly improved KregStainer!

Enjoy!  Bob

 

[ericbuggeln]

Lookin good Bob, I will post pics of mine when my Sys's show up on Fri. One thing I can tell you is that you would be a complete idiot to buy the blade and pen from FastCap. I got a small retractable break off blade at HD for .99 and a bigger one for $1.29. The big one works well on straight cuts and the littler one works well on curves. I also got a silver Sharpie pen from Staples for $1.99 which worked great. We processed the foam on a table saw and Kapex. The 2 x 4 piece did two Sys 1's and three Mini Sys's, with enough for three more Sys 1's. Extremely short learning curve. Most test fits were too tight and had to be shaved to fit. I will post the rest of the pics in Dave Reinholds review page when they are ready. It was fun Bob, Eric

 

[Peter James]

Amazing how Dave's stuff defies gravity when installed in the anti-gravitational Kaizen foam.  Kaizen!

Ken, was that spoken in the ancient warlord voice??

Yes.  If you call up the Tool Nut, Sean will answer the phone, "Kaizen!" and then proceed to talk with you.  That might give you a better feel for understanding the way of the foam.

Dave cuts it with the foam floating in the air while on his back.  He finds it easier than hovering over the floating foam.

My office is right next to Sean's - I can attest to his KAIZEN shouting!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BBuild]

I have my Kreg set in a sys1 with the v-cut base foam. The jig has to sit directly on the center rib on the bottom of the 'tainer  in order for the lid to close. Sometimes it's a PITA to get everything in there and I thought about going to a sys2 but  I work out of a van so I try to keep everything in the smallest 'tainer possible.