Festool addiction is real

[Packard]

It depends on how your mid operates. My mind really likes everything on display, so where possible, I rack tools on pegboard so that I can scan the wall and quickly find the tool.

It was much easier when I had the frame shop. Once equipped, I no longer needed additional tools. But the home shop has me adding new tools or equipment regularly, so keeping organized is more challenging.

I particularly like manufactures’ supplied cases which I keep on a wall of shelves. Because each piece of equipment has a distinctive case, I can scan the shelves and quickly find what I need. I have only one Systainer, adding another would mess up my system.

 

[onocoffee]

I can totally get why people wouldn't want to use or store the systainers, and i have consolidated the contents of a few cases where it made sense for me, but for my work shop they are a means to help keep things tidy and protected, and so that I know where they live for when I need them.

I was reflecting on this the other day. The Systainers - especially with some tools, like the ETS 125, do have a lot of extra space in them. Perhaps not the most space economical storage if maximum number of tools is the goal. But I do like the ability to keep a number of accessories with each tool. And I like the way they look when stacked in a rack.

 

[mino]

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I'm not so sure that ABS is much of a fan either. Somebody would actually subject a Systainer to that?
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If you had the SYS MAXIs they super strong and like made for public transport, including airport. I would still look to wrap them in some soft sheath but absolutely would fly with them.

That is actually one of the main reasons I moved stuff to the MAXIs. They are not only more space-efficient but are vastly superior when transporting stuff on an open trailer, by a moving company, etc. Basically any way where you do not have a control on how they will be treated.

 

[Vondawg]

Also…I think we all work differently…when out on different jobs I consolidated (bringing what I needed most times) now retired I haven’t changed much..still pull out my “sander sys” rather than split them backup because I’m just so used to it…down side is..you have a lot tied up in one box. Whatever works best I guess

 

[Crazyraceguy]

I was reflecting on this the other day. The Systainers - especially with some tools, like the ETS 125, do have a lot of extra space in them. Perhaps not the most space economical storage if maximum number of tools is the goal. But I do like the ability to keep a number of accessories with each tool. And I like the way they look when stacked in a rack.

Yes the ETS EC125 is probably the worst offender I have. Others might have more air volume, because of height, the ETS EC 125 has effectively nothing else in the Systainer. There is place for the hex wrench and a little pocket for abrasives, that's it, the rest is oddly wide open.
I certainly wouldn't let that stop me from using it, just like the others.
I use all of mine as lidded drawers. They keep everything together and dust-free, besides looking very tidy, which tickles my OCD.
Mine are over 90% Festool and came with it included tool. I only have a few from either other branded tools or specific storge types, sort or combo units.
Minis have been my focus lately.

 

[onocoffee]

I certainly wouldn't let that stop me from using it, just like the others.
I use all of mine as lidded drawers. They keep everything together and dust-free, besides looking very tidy, which tickles my OCD.

We are very sympatico, in this respect!

 

[Mini Me]

I have sold every systainer the tools came in the one exception being the Domino and accessories. I am not on the road or do any work outside my home so I don't see the point of having inefficient storage though I have what some would call a large workshop. It has one big advantage though, it impresses visitors to the workshop I suppose. Every tool I have has a place and they are always returned to their space after use. It also means that very few people realise what I have and where it is.