This is my first mod to Festool products. I purchased a dust collector and a SYS-MFT. I did not want to remove the SYS-MFT on top after every use to replace the cord and hose in the garage. I needed a "spacer" or something to elevate the MFT so I could access the hose and cord. I modified a Classic SYS-3 as shown in the pic. It works really well. I left a lot of material in the bottom for structural integrity. Let me know what you think. I hope most comments are about me committing a crime due to cutting open a Systainer. [attachimg=1][attachimg=2][attachimg=3]
Dust Collector Hose and Cord Access SYS-Spacer
- Thread starter MeinhardH
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It elevates the work surface and allows for easy cord/hose removal and insertion with minimal effort. The classic systainers are cumbersome IMO and are relatively inexpensive. One can be modified to save a lot of time over the long run with minimal expense.
I think I can do the same mod with a Sys-2. It might be tight with a Sys-1. I would love to know if it works if someone uses a shorter systainer.
I think I can do the same mod with a Sys-2. It might be tight with a Sys-1. I would love to know if it works if someone uses a shorter systainer.
shed9
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Its always the simple ideas that make the most sense. That's quite inventive and I suspect will get copied a lot.
If I could suggest; if you placed some plastic or rubber trim or grommet around the hole it would look integral to the vac and protect the hose when moved in and out.
If I could suggest; if you placed some plastic or rubber trim or grommet around the hole it would look integral to the vac and protect the hose when moved in and out.
