FS 3000 rail storage

[Kevin Stricker]

So I have this beautiful 8+ foot rail and now I am trying to come up with a good way to safely store it when not in use.  What do you think about hanging it on two screws in the holes at each end?  I was worried of the chance it might sag over time.

Other options are to build a shelf for it or some brackets.  Would love to hear what other people do, and if someone from Festool could chime in about if it needs more support than from both ends that would be great.

Thanks.

 

[RDMuller]

If you have the horizontal wall space, hang it with screws on both ends.  I can't imagine that it would sag with the structural rigidity build into it and the light weight.  I formerly had mine leaning against a wall and always worried about it getting clobbered and bent.

 

[davee]

I also worried about sag.  As such I slightly reinforced the shipping box and slide it in an out when needed.  Luckily I have a fairly long (although way too narrow) shop space.

 

[chrisrosenb]

I have a tall ceiling in my shop, so I stand my long rail against a wall & hook a safety chann around it so it does not fall over.

 

[PaulMarcel]

I hung mine along with the 1900 rail on my garage door.  Worked out pretty nicely.  I swear I got the idea from here, but can't recall from whom.

 

[Kevin Stricker]

Thanks guys.  Failed to mention vertical storage is not an option.  I like the garage door mount option, maybe a way to use some easily available space.  How is it mounted Paul?  I think storing in the shipping package is not an option for me as taking it out I would surely hit something.  I am going to put some screws in that package and keep it for future use.  I wish all rails were shipped similarly.

 

[PaulMarcel]

Oh, the link I had there is to a blog posting with a video of it; I explain how it gets mounted and all that.  Don't worry, just 1 short clip  [embarassed]

 

[worknfool]

My closet, er I mean shop is like a bowling alley...only way shorter, and it feels narrower. I do have a low ceiling though so mine are stored horizontally in a continuous wooden sleeve much like the shipping box with a sort of square cornered J profile. The leg that attaches it to the ceiling is long enough, and I'm tall enough, that I can reach up and kind of roll it out sideways or grab the end and pull it out lengthwise. Had a set of clamp and guides before the Festool and they all ended up getting abused over the years from inadvertent bumps and falls. Not gonna let that happen again. Now they all get put right back as soon as I finish the cut. The only one left out is the 55" that crosses my home built, over-sized MFT. 

 

[mouppe]

If you are worried about sagging, screw a wooden support block into the wall half-way along the rail.

 

[semenza]

So I have this beautiful 8+ foot rail and now I am trying to come up with a good way to safely store it when not in use.  What do you think about hanging it on two screws in the holes at each end?  I was worried of the chance it might sag over time.

Other options are to build a shelf for it or some brackets.  Would love to hear what other people do, and if someone from Festool could chime in about if it needs more support than from both ends that would be great.

Thanks.

Hi,

Not sure what your set up is. I have a ten foot long cutting table. I added a shelf to store the 3000 rail a few inches below one long edge of the table. I just place the rail on the shelf. Very handy for between cuts too.

Seth

 

[woodguy7]

I keep mine on the ceiling.  Works very well for me  [smile]  If you look to the right of the yellow air line hose you can see it.  If you want i can take a propper picture tomorrow.

 

[woodguy7]

I put the wrong picture in & dont know how to get rid of it  [embarassed]

Never mind !

 

[Ken Nagrod]

I think you were going for a record number of clamps picture.

 

[woodguy7]

Thats not even half of them Ken.  Never have enough clamps  ;D

 

[extiger]

You can get a free, bulletproof container from FedEx. It is their triangular shipping tube. Strong as hell. You assemble it, so tape two of them together to get the proper length. The tube itself is fine just leaning against a corner in the shop. That's what I do with my 1400mm guiderail.

You could just as easily pierce the ends and suspend the thing from rafters. No charge. Engineered for protection. Free.

 

[woodguy7]

That means pulling the thing for 3m out the holder  [blink]  My brackets on the ceiling means you only have to pull it 20mm (8") towards you.  3 timber brackets, 5 mins made from off cuts & 6 screws to hold the 3 brackets up.  Not gona break the bank & no flaffing around.  Also very unobtrusive, only the thickness of the rail + bracket off the ceiling.

This is a simple solution & i see no need to make it complicated.

 

[dltflt]

Here is where I store mine.  It sits on top of my wood rack.

 

[Kevin Stricker]

Thanks for all the replies.  I ended up storing it on two trim head screws (with shrink wrap plastic sleeves) and a central cleat for piece of mind attached to a plywood beam wrap.  I was able to get 5 other rails mounted next to it and my Festool level.  I know....pictures.....soon I promise.