Festool Rolling Base

[mhmcgrath]

Trying to finalize my shop organization I just ordered and received two rolling bases. They are NOT at all like my older ones and I think I’m disappointed. My Systainers just fasten at one point, in the front with the rotating clip, right? Am I missing something? I cannot see how these will work to “lift” the stack for loading. I’m feeling dumb or the designers were dumb!

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[semenza]

There have been several versions over the years.  As far as the lifting goes ................  the latch / attachment only needs to hold the weight of the base.

Seth

 

[Coen]

The rear feet of the Systainers hook into the base and the T secures the front, just like inter-systainer connections.

 

[mino]

There have been several versions over the years.  As far as the lifting goes ................  the latch / attachment only needs to hold the weight of the base.

Seth

That is not entirely true when one uses the SYS-BASE screwed onto something ... like a trailer base. Then the "old" BASE was way more secure.

The old base "clips" were even designed in such a way they cleanly break off when overloaded to be replaced, instead of breaking the base. Ask not ask how I know ...

When used as a cart, the T-Loc version is IMO better as it is sufficient and way-easier to connect/disconnect.

And one should not use the BASE to secure a stack to a floor. Even the old base could not hold the forces with more than 50-60 cm high stack ... so it is kinda good it looks flimsier than it is ... for idios like me not to get ideas.

 

[mhmcgrath]

Trying to finalize my shop organization I just ordered and received two rolling bases. They are NOT at all like my older ones and I think I’m disappointed. My Systainers just fasten at one point, in the front with the rotating clip, right? Am I missing something? I cannot see how these will work to “lift” the stack for loading. I’m feeling dumb or the designers were dumb!

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It’s confirmed - I’m dumb! Will go back to the shop and take a closer look. I still think I like the older version - just my opinion.

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[Imemiter]

It was amazing how quickly the older version sold out when they were discontinued. I found a used Tanos cart on Craigslist and the seller said he'd been swamped with calls looking to buy.

 

[Coen]

It was amazing how quickly the older version sold out when they were discontinued. I found a used Tanos cart on Craigslist and the seller said he'd been swamped with calls looking to buy.

What version are we talking about?

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The middle one... for sure they sold out. Cause they are more compact than the current abomination.

 

[Imemiter]

The middle cart, for sure. I have two of those and a Sys Roll, and I'd buy another cart in a heartbeat. At the time I thought they'd be available for a few months at least, but within a week or two they were all scooped up!

 

[Coen]

The middle cart, for sure. I have two of those and a Sys Roll, and I'd buy another cart in a heartbeat. At the time I thought they'd be available for a few months at least, but within a week or two they were all scooped up!

They are still sold in Makita colors. See Makita P-83886

 

[ghhsolutions]

The middle cart, for sure. I have two of those and a Sys Roll, and I'd buy another cart in a heartbeat. At the time I thought they'd be available for a few months at least, but within a week or two they were all scooped up!

They are still sold in Makita colors. See Makita P-83886

And there is the Hikoki/Hitachi 402543

 

[jt073]

I used to have some of the original dollies (RB-SYS?) but sold them as I found they took up too much space.

I made my own dollies that have the same footprint as a Systainer itself - for me they work well as I can keep a whole row of stacks of Systainers tightly stood together - I think I have made 12 now (which probably suggests I have too many Systainers…

Of course they are a compromise of compactness vs rollability and stability (so they wouldn’t be great for rolling around rough jobsites) - but around my couple of workshops they are just right. I chose 50mm wheels based on trying out a few alternatives.

I would pay the money if the Festool dollies were right for me, but I have saved over £800 in today’s terms

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I made a simple template to rout out most of the recesses, but a bit of chiselling is involved - the aluminium retaining bars are bevelled on the underside to match the rear feet of the Systainers.

I have been meaning to add some of the little retaining latches on the front as per the latest Festool model, but I don’t really need this - it would just mean you could pick up the whole stack plus the dolly. (Plus I still have on the list to spray paint them all in Festool/Tanos grey).

Cheers

 

[Coen]

The middle cart, for sure. I have two of those and a Sys Roll, and I'd buy another cart in a heartbeat. At the time I thought they'd be available for a few months at least, but within a week or two they were all scooped up!

They are still sold in Makita colors. See Makita P-83886

And there is the Hikoki/Hitachi 402543

Yes, but that is way more cumbersome to attach.