Finally built my own Sysports.

[VirTERM]

And here is mine, my own design, also acting as an extension to the mft3 table
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[oberkorn]

And here is mine, my own design, also acting as an extension to the mft3 table
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I was thinking of doing something like this as well... where I could 3D-print a joining piece that would slide into the track on the MFT... I might just end up making something that folds down, but still thinking about it.

 

[Imemiter]

Here's one I made with my purloined dimensions. One Friday evening after work I was perusing the FOG classifieds where I saw some extremely generous forumite giving away 19 SysAZ. He was just a few miles away, so I pounced on the DMs and the deal was done (thank you again, Jim!) In the spirit of the thing I gave away nine of them and made two Sysports with the remaining ten. The pegboard back was the only 1/4" I had laying around. 

 

[oberkorn]

Here's one I made with my purloined dimensions. One Friday evening after work I was perusing the FOG classifieds where I saw some extremely generous forumite giving away 19 SysAZ. He was just a few miles away, so I pounced on the DMs and the deal was done (thank you again, Jim!) In the spirit of the thing I gave away nine of them and made two Sysports with the remaining ten. The pegboard back was the only 1/4" I had laying around.

Having just bought 17 pretty much all at once... I can say that's an awesome gift to have gotten!

 

[Imemiter]

Having just bought 17 pretty much all at once... I can say that's an awesome gift to have gotten!

Extremely! This was just last summer. I had to look up what a Sys AZ was! [big grin]

Speaking of, I note you've put a double layer of 3/4" ply'd on the bottom of your Sysports. Doesn't that seem a tad extravagant during this plaque of alarmingly priced lumber?? 

 

[oberkorn]

Having just bought 17 pretty much all at once... I can say that's an awesome gift to have gotten!

Extremely! This was just last summer. I had to look up what a Sys AZ was! [big grin]

Speaking of, I note you've put a double layer of 3/4" ply'd on the bottom of your Sysports. Doesn't that seem a tad extravagant during this plaque of alarmingly priced lumber??

It's an optical illusion!!! Just a little piece leftover that's only 100mm deep I mentioned it in my little write-up

 

[afish]

Pretty soon the Sys AZ will be cheaper than buying the plywood to make your own...

 

[oberkorn]

Pretty soon the Sys AZ will be cheaper than buying the plywood to make your own...

And with that, the price might be similar to the original Sysport 1000s!

 

[misha]

Those are very nice carts. I'm a beginner, so please forgive me for a dumb question. But how do you prevent these from tipping over when the slides are fully extended?

 

[oberkorn]

Those are very nice carts. I'm a beginner, so please forgive me for a dumb question. But how do you prevent these from tipping over when the slides are fully extended?

Haven’t had a problem yet! Maybe because they’re fully loaded? Could strap to wall, or distribute weight evenly in them too, I suppose.

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[rmhinden]

Those are very nice carts. I'm a beginner, so please forgive me for a dumb question. But how do you prevent these from tipping over when the slides are fully extended?

The carcass is pretty heavy as it's made from 3/4" plywood, and you typically only pull out one shelf at a time (otherwise you couldn't open the systainer lids). 

Bob

 

[Bob D.]

Those are very nice carts. I'm a beginner, so please forgive me for a dumb question. But how do you prevent these from tipping over when the slides are fully extended?

That's a valid question, and something to be mindful of during use. Unfortunately, unlike newer file cabinets you can't limit how many 'drawers' are open at one time, so it is possible to shift the CG and cause it to topple over. The mass of the cart itself may be enough to prevent this even if you only had one Systainer in the cart, but two or more might become an issue.

 

[oberkorn]

Those are very nice carts. I'm a beginner, so please forgive me for a dumb question. But how do you prevent these from tipping over when the slides are fully extended?

That's a valid question, and something to be mindful of during use. Unfortunately, unlike newer file cabinets you can't limit how many 'drawers' are open at one time, so it is possible to shift the CG and cause it to topple over. The mass of the cart itself may be enough to prevent this even if you only had one Systainer in the cart, but two or more might become an issue.

Yes, I think this would be a possible issue with anything not secured to a wall. Just have to be a little smart about stuff. I did make an effort to keep the heaviest stuff on the bottom, and consumables / frequently accessed stuff near the top, but also to keep it all together as much as possible to the machine the consumables are for.

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[Crazyraceguy]

Mine are all connected to each other and to a knee wall behind them, so tipping is not a concern, but I have arranged them mostly by frequency of use. It does kind of "accidentally" work out that the ones with the most items inside are the smallest. So, even if you don't use them most often, it might take some more picking around inside, making it more handy.
My top row consists of the CXS, PS420, MFT clamps/dogs, MFK700 and router bit box. These are all Sys1 or Sys2. The biggest Systainers are all along the bottom, TS55, TS75 and cleaning set are easiest to remove from down low too. In general, You are only removing the one item, the saw itself, from those lower units.
I do store the hose in the Systainer, because I use the smaller 27mm "tool hose" most of the time. I only use the 36mm hose with the tubes/fittings for cleaning, or with the OF 1400 if it is throwing a lot of chips. This also ensures that the set is complete if I take it with me somewhere. I also keep a Plug-it cable in that Systainer. This is to be sure I have one with me if I happen to make a road trip.
I have removed all of the Plug-it cables from the Systainers because I only use one at a time. I leave it connected to the CT, ready for use in my static/in the shop situation. I have, however, packed up a few Systainer's worth of tools and the CT for some random work at home, just to realize that I didn't have a Plug-it cable when I got there. Keeping a spare in the cleaning set can solve that problem.
I keep all of the extras in a drawer of my main toolbox at the shop.

 

[aurels]

Here is my version

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[mino]

Those are very nice carts. I'm a beginner, so please forgive me for a dumb question. But how do you prevent these from tipping over when the slides are fully extended?

About 20 pounds of steel bar screwed on the "back" bottom between the wheels as a counter-weight.

Costs about €15, including the cut to size at the construction steel yard. Four holes in it and self-tapping screws. Fast, easy, works a charm.

Also helps with overall stability when carted around the shop as ad-hoc supports.

 

[misha]

Those are very nice carts. I'm a beginner, so please forgive me for a dumb question. But how do you prevent these from tipping over when the slides are fully extended?

About 20 pounds of steel bar screwed on the "back" bottom between the wheels as a counter-weight.

Costs about €15, including the cut to size at the construction steel yard. Four holes in it and self-tapping screws. Fast, easy, works a charm.

Also helps with overall stability when carted around the shop as ad-hoc supports.

Thank you [member=61254]mino[/member]! That's a great idea! I'll see what I can find around me.