First Aid Systainer?
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Theshipstore
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Well mine is ordered, thought is would be something to have [wink]
But hopefully something I don't get to use [eek]
But hopefully something I don't get to use [eek]
I nearly ordered one and then thought about it... $89 is a lot of money to pay for a systainer containing a bunch of basic aid supplies available in any OSHA/ANSI kit that can be purchased for about $25 online. I love Festool, but this is one of the few products I just don't see the value in owning. If it was in a T-Loc, I'd feel different.
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I would normally poo poo this type of purchase. BUT.
We all know organization is important for efficiency. And efficiency means getting things done smarter, faster and easier (where have I seen that!?). While this is important for working, it is paramount in some cases of first aid. These being things like finger amputation. This is a real risk with the work we all do. The first aid systainers have the benefit of making first aid organized and therefore efficient and therefore reducing the time required for yourself or another to administer first aid.
$89 is chump change if it changes the outcome of a first aid situation for the better.
We all know organization is important for efficiency. And efficiency means getting things done smarter, faster and easier (where have I seen that!?). While this is important for working, it is paramount in some cases of first aid. These being things like finger amputation. This is a real risk with the work we all do. The first aid systainers have the benefit of making first aid organized and therefore efficient and therefore reducing the time required for yourself or another to administer first aid.
$89 is chump change if it changes the outcome of a first aid situation for the better.
I am thinking about one... we carpenters are supposed to keep a first aid and a "safety plan" sheet or whatever you want to call it.
I would be nice to have all that stuff in one spot and take it inside when trimming and leave in the trailer the rest of the time.
but.... I could take an empty sys, buy the cute aid latches and go the cheaper way [big grin]
I would be nice to have all that stuff in one spot and take it inside when trimming and leave in the trailer the rest of the time.
but.... I could take an empty sys, buy the cute aid latches and go the cheaper way [big grin]
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Can't buy them separately (yeah, I'm one of the jokers who asked Shane).tjbier said:
I can barely resist this thing. I have a perfectly good first aid kit in a Mini Sys II (even added little red latches to it), and have delved into it a number of times. I built my kit based on a very detailed write up in Fine Woodworking from 2010, with some 'advanced' items. In fact, when I had a slip on the ice, smashing my face into a trash can, I high-tailed my bloody self to my workshop and that kit, not the house.
But, those latches are soooo cute. And having the Sys1 form facter would be fantastic for take-alongs. But, $39 for two latches and some extra bandages... Not sure. If I didn't already have a kit and case, for sure. I am convinced the only reason I'm (so far) successfully resisting is because they're not emblazoned with the magic green. Help me be strong!
Here was my solution: I ordered three t-loc sys-1s and three carmine red latches, then had a buddy make me a bunch of red cross vinyl stickers for sides and top- Bought necessary supplies to fill them all and put them in my car wife's car and job site. Don't know how cost breaks down but I got my easily identifiable and personally customized kit in a convenient t-loc in the places I need them most. You can get vinyl decals pretty cheap at kiosks in malls or online, and you could get a white first aid logo and slap it on the t-loc latch.
Also decided to replace some systaiers with t-locs and will be using old classics with new colored lat hes as earthquake preparedness kits stacked in the back of hallway closet.
Also decided to replace some systaiers with t-locs and will be using old classics with new colored lat hes as earthquake preparedness kits stacked in the back of hallway closet.
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Wertzy said:
They make this thing called a calculator, it can help you with that.... [tongue]
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With what everyone's going through doing the whole first aid kit thing either with the Festool version or a Festool likeness, I think there really is a disease that should be labeled Festoolmania and included in the DSM IV. [big grin]
Hi,
If you want a first aid kit in a Systainer, then the Festool price is really not all that bad. Considering an empty Sys - I is about $60 USD give or take. If you don't care about it being in a Systainer then , yeah, its expensive.
Also given that the Classic latches can be made to open easily by several methods , I don't see that a T - Loc version would be all that much faster or easier. Yes, it is a bit faster / easier but enough to make a difference in a situation that allows for performing first aid on ones self? If both of someones hands are messed up badly enough to make opening a Classic difficult to impossible, then the T- Loc isn't going to help.
If this is a way for Festool to use up Classic Systainers, I say "fine", at least we have the opertunity to buy something cool , handy, or interesting if we want to. If the former is correct, I look forward to more interesting Systainers.
Seth
If you want a first aid kit in a Systainer, then the Festool price is really not all that bad. Considering an empty Sys - I is about $60 USD give or take. If you don't care about it being in a Systainer then , yeah, its expensive.
Also given that the Classic latches can be made to open easily by several methods , I don't see that a T - Loc version would be all that much faster or easier. Yes, it is a bit faster / easier but enough to make a difference in a situation that allows for performing first aid on ones self? If both of someones hands are messed up badly enough to make opening a Classic difficult to impossible, then the T- Loc isn't going to help.
If this is a way for Festool to use up Classic Systainers, I say "fine", at least we have the opertunity to buy something cool , handy, or interesting if we want to. If the former is correct, I look forward to more interesting Systainers.
Seth
Wertzy said:
Hi,
Where did you get the red T Loc latches?
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Tom Bellemare said:
Hi,
Yup, one of the first places I checked. None of the Systainer sources that I am aware of (including kofferfunshop) has colored T- Loc latches. Am I missing something on the Mysystainer (Japan Woodworker site)?
Seth
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SRSemenza said:
So far it seems the only available options for T-locs are:
Festool green
Tanos blue
Anthracite (Dark grey)
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I usually use paper towels and electrical tape.
Tom
Tom
Hi,
Where did you get the red T Loc latches?
Seth
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Sean at ToolNut hooked me up, and the reason for my wanting the t-locs is becuase it isn't just me using them, have to make them easily accessible for wife and kids in their kits...and the fact that I've moved just about everything else over to t-locs and it's very convenient to throw the first aid kit on top of the rest of my stack when moving tools from site to site.
Where did you get the red T Loc latches?
Seth
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Sean at ToolNut hooked me up, and the reason for my wanting the t-locs is becuase it isn't just me using them, have to make them easily accessible for wife and kids in their kits...and the fact that I've moved just about everything else over to t-locs and it's very convenient to throw the first aid kit on top of the rest of my stack when moving tools from site to site.
SRSemenza said:
Scroll to the bottom of this page:
http://www.japanwoodworker.com/dept.asp?s=JapanWoodworker&dept_id=23626
(You have to read the text, no pictures!)
