Custom Foam Inserts for Systainers
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Minor mistake on my part. The picture I took of the drill in a systainer was actually a Sys 4; not a Sys 3. I would have to move up to a Sys 5 [eek]
I tried finding a Milwaukee metal case as suggested by [member=44099]Cheese[/member] but couldn't find one either doing google searches or through the Milwaukee web site.
I'm going to look around for an alternative at the big box stores. As suggested by several people, a sys-midi would probably work, though it would still require the drill to be inserted at an angle, and it is $99. At least that gives me a basis for comparison. Given how heavy the drill is I'm a little concerned about cracking the ABS unless I am very careful about how I pad the drill within the Systainer. Thanks all for your help and suggestions.
I tried finding a Milwaukee metal case as suggested by [member=44099]Cheese[/member] but couldn't find one either doing google searches or through the Milwaukee web site.
I'm going to look around for an alternative at the big box stores. As suggested by several people, a sys-midi would probably work, though it would still require the drill to be inserted at an angle, and it is $99. At least that gives me a basis for comparison. Given how heavy the drill is I'm a little concerned about cracking the ABS unless I am very careful about how I pad the drill within the Systainer. Thanks all for your help and suggestions.
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jbasen said:
Bummer, that’s unfortunate... the steel cases were the bees knees for all of the Milwaukee gear. All of my Milwaukee gear is housed in steel cases except for the 8 1/4” metal saw and the magnetic drill. Those are both in blow molded cases and those cases suck, big time.
Big space outside...little space inside. Whoever came up with blow molded cases as a storage solution for relatively small tools should be spanked.
Blow molded cases are great for shipping but terrible for storage.
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After seeing your drill I don’t think a Midi will fit either
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SRSemenza said:
Michael Kellough said:
And now that we know it is pictured in a Sys - IV, a Midi would not be tall enough either since they come in II and III height.
If the cord was detachable it would help a little. Seems like a different type of case is the only way to go beyond a Sys - V.
OR
You could just buy a new drill ! [tongue] [big grin]
Seth
Thanks. Interesting to know it won't fit in a Midi. Sigh
Buying a different drill is not an option. The Milwaukee does an awesome job cutting tenons in the ends of hickory logs for rustic furniture. I originally tried doing that with my PDC. It could struggle through cutting, for example, a 5/8" diameter tenon on a 1" log but when it came to cutting a 2" tenon on a 3" log it just couldn't handle the job. Just not enough torque and the massive handles on the Milwaukee also let you control the drill much better. A specialized tool for a unique job.
Buying a different drill is not an option. The Milwaukee does an awesome job cutting tenons in the ends of hickory logs for rustic furniture. I originally tried doing that with my PDC. It could struggle through cutting, for example, a 5/8" diameter tenon on a 1" log but when it came to cutting a 2" tenon on a 3" log it just couldn't handle the job. Just not enough torque and the massive handles on the Milwaukee also let you control the drill much better. A specialized tool for a unique job.
I've tried posting this pic multiple times but the FOG keeps throwing a 500 error and rejecting the post [huh] Giving it one more try.
I wanted to followup on my post with the solution I found. I did a tour of the various big box hardware stores without finding a tool case that would work for me. As a last resort I headed to HF. What I found there surprised me. HF is now selling a knock-off version of a Pelican case. The case I found is built like a tank, complete with a seal, and filled with layers of pick-foam. Unlike many other HF products, even the labels peeled off the case without leaving gluey residue.
So, for under $50 (with the usual 20% off coupon) I found a nice solution to my problem. [thumbs up] Here is a photo.
Thanks to everyone for your help
I wanted to followup on my post with the solution I found. I did a tour of the various big box hardware stores without finding a tool case that would work for me. As a last resort I headed to HF. What I found there surprised me. HF is now selling a knock-off version of a Pelican case. The case I found is built like a tank, complete with a seal, and filled with layers of pick-foam. Unlike many other HF products, even the labels peeled off the case without leaving gluey residue.
So, for under $50 (with the usual 20% off coupon) I found a nice solution to my problem. [thumbs up] Here is a photo.
Thanks to everyone for your help
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jbasen said:
I know you mentioned a different drill was not an option, but have you ever looked at the Milwaukee 1680-20? For what you described, it might work really well. I’ve one of those and it’s cordless counterpart. I much prefer them when in a high torque drilling situation.
Thanks for the suggestion. I expect the 1680-20 has enough torque but there are other aspects of the 1660-6 that make it ideal for cutting tenons in hickory logs. First the handle design, with the auxiliary handle attached, forms a big T that makes the drill easier to control. Second the 1660-6 is a fixed speed drill (450 RPM) that also makes it easier control and allows you to cut a smoother tenon.
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