CT26 miscellanea

[Wood_Junkie]

I vaguely remember a post (by Shane?) related to an adapter or something for “Classic” Systainers and their attachment to the new CT26/36.  I could not locate it via Search.

Am I remembering this correctly?  If so, where can I find more information?  My Sortainer is sitting quite loosely and feels like it’s rattling around.

Also (the main reason I chose this particular forum board:
With the recessed area for Systainer attachment, if you install the add-on tool holder accessory (496122), a Sortainer sitting atop the CT26 cannot open the bottom drawer.  The metal bar of the tool holder’s ‘leg’ blocks the corner of the lowest drawer. 

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

The thread you're thinking about was a discussion of latches for the MINI/MIDI only as it related to the T-Loc.

Edit: I'm going to check this out with a CT here. Not sure I have anything more to add about the problem itself until then.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Welp, after replicating it, looks like it won't work unfortunately. I guess that was overlooked in the design process. Sorry, I don't have a solution for you.

 

[Wood_Junkie]

Welp, after replicating it, looks like it won't work unfortunately. I guess that was overlooked in the design process. Sorry, I don't have a solution for you.

Thanks for the quick reply Shane.  Because of my shop layout, I wound up deciding to mount the tool holder on a post directly behind my MFT (yay zip ties).  Seems like that'll work great, and if I need to go mobile I can deal with removing the Sortainer.

 

[Roseland]

OK, I must be missing something here...

I have a CT26 (and very pleased with it I am too).

The Systainer that my TS55 came in fits just fine to the top of the CT26 without any adapter.

Andrew

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

There's no adapter required for any systainer to work with any CT. The CT MINI/MIDI models have a very slight amount of wiggle when using the new, soon-to-be-released-in-the-US T-Loc systainers. There is a set of replacement latches which can help with the wiggle if it's problematic. However, in my testing I shook the snot out of it and that joker wasn't coming loose.

 

[kevros]

Shane,

"However, in my testing I shook the snot out of it and that joker wasn't coming loose."

I was looking for the part # for "snot", help!!! ???

Kev

 

[Wood_Junkie]

Shane is it possible to get these tabs via a parts order or something?  I have a Midi, but wasn't the original (registered) owner.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Shane is it possible to get these tabs via a parts order or something?  I have a Midi, but wasn't the original (registered) owner.

Since we don't have the T-Loc systainers yet, we don't have the replacement latches for the MINI/MIDI. Like I said, in my opinion (and it's just take, my opinion) there isn't enough of a problem to worry about it. The wiggle room is less than 2mm, I would estimate.

I suspect once we get the new T-Loc systainers, the latches will be made available for those who find it an issue. This does not effect the classic (current) systainers.

I think I saw that you're coming to one of the upcoming classes. Remind me and I'll show you what it's all about.

 

[Wood_Junkie]

Just a few other notes and observations about the CT26, now that I've had it a few weeks.

> It is so easy on the ears.  Some fellows we have doing some random work on our house have commented several times about how quiet it is, and without the shop-vac type "whine".  I don't automatically reach for ear muffs when I just want to vacuum up some mess. 

> The CT26 and a Sortainer3 or Sys3 will juuuust fit under the MFT 1080/800 tables.  This was a big plus in my decision to get the 26 vs. 36.

> I think the accessory holder that nestles into the hose garage area is fantastic, and also the rear-mounted holder.
I used to stuff these things into the Sortainer, and it was an awkward and tight fit.  Now that Sortainer space is available for other goodies.   [smile]

> It is significantly bigger than my Midi.  It is also significantly heavier, especially when full.  But since I am going to be working more workshop-centric, this is OK.  It does make me consider keeping the Midi for my portable needs (e.g. up the stairs.. take to my family's houses)

> I love not having to worry about the plug adapter dongle!  And the cord wrap in the back is great.

I haven't yet reached the point of 'it was worth every penny!'.  But, I'm very pleased with it and glad to have decided on the upgrade.   [thumbs up]

 

[AlexThePalex]

And the cord wrap in the back is great.

What cord wrap?

 

[Wood_Junkie]

And the cord wrap in the back is great.

What cord wrap?

Dangit, I can't find a picture of it online.  Shane'll probably have one up here as soon as I click "Post".
If not, I'll try to remember to take a pic tonight and post it.

But it's mentioned in the description:   "A cord wrap is supplied to attach to the rear of the unit. "

http://www.festoolusa.com/products/dust-extractors/ct-26-e-hepa-dust-extractor-583492.html

Found one.  It's of the CT36, but the same one on the 26...
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tool-reviews/side-by-side-ct-36-ct-33/msg119507/#msg119507

 

[AlexThePalex]

Cool, thanks for the info Wood_Junkie.  I recently got the 26 but it had no cord wrap. Since I loved the feature on the 22 I checked the Dutch Festool site if I could get it separately but it was not mentioned there. At least now I know it does exist. Gonna order it asap.

 

[Wood_Junkie]

Cool, thanks for the info Wood_Junkie.  I recently got the 26 but it had no cord wrap. Since I loved the feature on the 22 I checked the Dutch Festool site if I could get it separately but it was not mentioned there. At least now I know it does exist. Gonna order it asap.

I don't know if the Europe model is different, but it is included here.

Here's the FestoolUSA EKAT with part number.  I would suggest you get 2 of the attachment screw shown.  They're quite long and not a normal hardware-store variety.

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[AlexThePalex]

I don't know if the Europe model is different, but it is included here.

Nah, it's probably the same. I just got mine 2nd hand and a lot cheaper, sometimes in this situation you have to accept some (minor) flaws.
 
I checked the Dutch Ekat, seems I'll have to visit my local Festool dealer tomorrow. Good of you to mention the screws, wouldn't have thought about that.

 

[jonny round boy]

I'm guessing that the cord holder is shipped with the CT26/36 loose in the box for the customer to fit themselves. My reasoning is that on my CT26, which I bought second-hand, it's fitted upside down. If it was factory fitted, I don't think it'd leave the factory like that. At least, I hope not... [eek]

 

[Wood_Junkie]

I'm guessing that the cord holder is shipped with the CT26/36 loose in the box for the customer to fit themselves. My reasoning is that on my CT26, which I bought second-hand, it's fitted upside down. If it was factory fitted, I don't think it'd leave the factory like that. At least, I hope not... [eek]

You are correct, it was separate.  I almost overlooked it in the big ol' box.  In fact, there was a few minutes where I was starting to get peeved about it missing... then realized all that cardboard wasn't just for filler.    [embarassed]

 

[junk731]

Like Wood Junkie I have had my CT36 for a few weeks and I've noticed an improvement in suction over my CT22. Really like the queit too. Now the situation I'm having is I can't turn down the speed enough to prevent the smaller sanders ( RTS, DTS, ETS 125 ) from sticking to the wood. For the ETS 150 I have set it at about 1/2 speed for most papers. Anyone else with this happening, I hesitate to call it a problem, right now it's a concern. Also seems a bit more unstable with the boom arm attached compared to the CT22.

John

 

[Brice Burrell]

.......Now the situation I'm having is I can't turn down the speed enough to prevent the smaller sanders ( RTS, DTS, ETS 125 ) from sticking to the wood......

John

Interesting, I've only used my RO125 with the 26 so I haven't noticed any issues.  I'm going to have try it out with the rest of my fleet.