Home made Sysports

[cdconey]

Just curious about the estimated cost for shope made sysports. I realize the cost of melamine or plywood can be minimal, but seems as if the casters and other hardware could push the cost up. For those who have made them, what is your estimate of time to do it and the cost of the parts?

Rough guestimate, 1/2 sheet melamine $17, four casters $32, five slides $35, edge banding ~ $2, 2 hinges $8. shleving/drawer material came from scrap bin...  Total $ 94 give or take for materials. 

 

[sroxberg]

My estimated cost for the Sysport.

Melamine 16" shelving two 8' sections $30
Casters, four at $10, for $40
Drawer Slides $4 each for 14" full extension x 5 $20
Poplar for drawer edges, $10
Plywood for Drawer bottoms $15

So $115 for materials,  but then you need to add the Domino to use in it's construction.

So mine cost me about $1,100

 

[Hotwheels]

John - In addition to my shop-made Sysport, I have a Festool Sysport at my summer cabin.  I "fell into" the Festool Sysport, so cost was not an issue.  I must admit the Festool Sysport is very well made, and better looking than mine.  Cost is always an issue, but I had a similar decision to make a while back about a router table cabinet.  I wound up buying one that was being discontinued from Woodpeckers.  I still feel a bit guilty about not making my own cabinet, but time was also a factor.

Dave,
I understand the time factor ... it is what usually influences my decision to buy rather than build shop stuff. I have built a few cabinets, router table, etc..., but there are enough other things to do that if I decide I need a Sysport I may just bite the bullet and buy one. In the mean time I think I will get a Systainer Cart or two (Festool # 492388).
Thanks,
John

 

[sroxberg]

Well, I finished my homemade Sysport this weekend. If anyone is interested I can post pictures and descriptions to the site, and if I do post a description and breakdown of the project should I continue this thread, or create a new one on my design?

I created an Excel spreadsheet that with my construction method allows you to plug in the Systainers you want to store, say as in my case 1 Systainer 4, three Systainer 3's, and three Systainer 2's and it will calculate the required height of the unit for you.

Let me know if anyone is interested in either the photo's, write up on the size, or my spreadsheet approach.

 

[Ben West]

I personally would love to see all of the above.  My next project is to do this very thing, and your plans would save me a lot of time!

Thanks!

 

[Brice Burrell]

I too would like to see.

 

[bill-e]

Drawer Slides $4 each for 14" full extension x 5 $20

Steve,

Did you purchase the slides locally or is there a link for that great price (incl shipping?)?

 

[sroxberg]

Here is a link to a web page I created that shows my process.

Please provide me with questions or feedback.

Sysport Link.

http://jocotrackclub.org/sysport.htm

I get the slides locally for $3.90 per pair but do have to buy full cases, which for this size is 10 pair.  The brand is ATC, or at least that is stamped on the metal.

 

[ejfud]

Thought I'd show mine off. After looking at how nice all the others where I had to make one myself.

Used Domino's and a few Miller Dowels. 14" full extension slides and a couple of 4' shelves latter this is what I came up with.

Thanks for all the great ideas in this thread.

Gary

 

[Matthew Schenker]

Gary,
That looks great!  It is right in line with all the other great models we've seen in this discussion.
But what's the funny gray-colored tool I see in the bottom shelf?
Matthew

 

[Dave Rudy]

Steve,

Did you purchase the slides locally or is there a link for that great price (incl shipping?)?

Bill - I purchased from GlideRite twice.  No problem getting the order in a reasonable time frame.  Shipping charges were about what you would expect for a heavy box.  The final cost including shipping was about $5 per pair, as I recall.  The only hitch is you must but a carton of slides - which is 10 pair in 14" full extension slides.

Look here:
http://storesense.megawebservers.com/HS1283/Search.bok?category=Drawer+Slides%3ASide+Mount+Ball+Bearing%3AFull+Extension+%28%2370+Series%29

 

[ejfud]

I don't see anything gray in my pictures I thought I may catch flack for the saw rails on the back, not the saw.

This setup was purchased long before I even knew anything about Festool, and I must admit it works just fine. Dust collection stinks, but cuts well.

I do have one open slot waiting for my next Festool purchase though.

Gary

 

[Corwin]

No flack about the rail holder.  But that broom!  And the tape!  You're hooked.

 

[Dave Rudy]

I didnt even know Festool made masking tape.

 

[ejfud]

Not masking, duct!

Gary

 

[mastercabman]

i need some input on what to use and designe a home made sysports.but it needs to be light.i want to be able to take it on job site.(i have a trailler with a ramp)i'm thinking of using some large pneumatic wheels(like a hand truck)i 'm also thinking making it about 36" tall.so that i can use the top as a small table or a stand.so mdf,particle board,melamine are out of the question.any tips would be great.  thank

 

[Daviddubya]

i need some input on what to use and designe a home made sysports.but it needs to be light.i want to be able to take it on job site.(i have a trailler with a ramp)i'm thinking of using some large pneumatic wheels(like a hand truck)i 'm also thinking making it about 36" tall.so that i can use the top as a small table or a stand.so mdf,particle board,melamine are out of the question.any tips would be great.  thank

I know a guy that has quite a few Festool Systainers that he hauls in a trailer to job sites.  He started out using the Festool Systainer Port.  He had trouble with the drawers coming open and dumping his tools in his trailer.  He evolved to using the Systainer Cart (492388) - several of them.  He can secure them in the trailer easily, and they stay put.  It is also easy to roll the carts into a job site and then unload whatever he needs for the job.  Using the cart gives a more compact load of Systainers, since there is nothing but Systainers - no drawers or space between the drawers.  Also as light as it can be, since all you have is the cart and the Systainers.

Perhaps you should buy one cart or make one or more yourself?

 

[mastercabman]

i need some input on what to use and designe a home made sysports.but it needs to be light.i want to be able to take it on job site.(i have a trailler with a ramp)i'm thinking of using some large pneumatic wheels(like a hand truck)i 'm also thinking making it about 36" tall.so that i can use the top as a small table or a stand.so mdf,particle board,melamine are out of the question.any tips would be great.  thank

I know a guy that has quite a few Festool Systainers that he hauls in a trailer to job sites.  He started out using the Festool Systainer Port.  He had trouble with the drawers coming open and dumping his tools in his trailer.  He evolved to using the Systainer Cart (492388) - several of them.  He can secure them in the trailer easily, and they stay put.  It is also easy to roll the carts into a job site and then unload whatever he needs for the job.  Using the cart gives a more compact load of Systainers, since there is nothing but Systainers - no drawers or space between the drawers.  Also as light as it can be, since all you have is the cart and the Systainers.

Perhaps you should buy one cart or make one or more yourself?

thank david,but i already have a couple of carts.i really love them,but i'm looking for something more like the systainer port.so that i can accesse each tool boxes without removing the one on top.i also like to have bigger wheels so that i can get thru rought terrain,or a big step.i do work on new and older homes.i think that if i keep it short,like 36",it should be light enought.maybe i should make it the same height as my mft,so that it would also serve as a small extension.  thank again for the input david

 

[cdconey]

I've seen some finish carpenters convert the garden carts ( wagons?) to mobile tool carts.  I don't have a link to one, but they are a cart similar to a wagon with pneumatic tires and expanded metal bottom.  They can also connect these together for a longer workbench.  I've seen them advertised in Harbor Freight and also seen them at Lowes and Costco.  They aren't too exensive, around $40-$60.  The only problem I can envision is the braking or wheel locking or lack thereof.

 

[HowardH]

I looked all over the net and the Gliderite slides are best price.  Best value, I don't know since I have never used them but when they are less than half the cost of the ones at the big boxes, including shipping, it would appear to make them worth ordering.  Anyone else found something different before I order?