So how does everyone store their Festool sandpaper? Are the systainers (with special inserts) large enough to carry a full range of grits and do they work well (quality of paper organization, etc.)? Do any of the sortainers fit 6" sanding discs? Is an empty systainer the way to go (keeping the paper in each box)? Thanks!
How do you store your sandpaper?
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Brice Burrell
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Greg, I have a cabinet full of paper, that works well for me.
No really, I opted for the simplest solution, I keep paper with the sanders. I make sure I have a nice assortment of paper and grits. And I always make sure I keep sanders systainers stocked. Festool does have a systainer for 6" paper,here is the link.
No really, I opted for the simplest solution, I keep paper with the sanders. I make sure I have a nice assortment of paper and grits. And I always make sure I keep sanders systainers stocked. Festool does have a systainer for 6" paper,here is the link.
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I bought the systainer made for 6" paper. IIRC, it holds about 400 sheets easily. I usually keep around 50 sheets of 8 different grits in there. I also keep a small assortment of the most used grits in each sander's systainer. I keep the largest amount of paper stored in the boxes they came in and in a drawer in my shop. Its a big drawer, so there is a lot of paper in there.
The systainer made for the 6" paper is really great if you take your sanders away from your shop at all. For in the shop use, I don't really see the need for them unless you just have a major problem with space in general.
The systainer made for the 6" paper is really great if you take your sanders away from your shop at all. For in the shop use, I don't really see the need for them unless you just have a major problem with space in general.
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bruegf said:
Hey Fred,
Call me a copycat, but I stole that idea from you.
Its a great way to organize paper. I have a couple of 6 inch round sanders, a triangular sander, and a rectangular sander, before I stole your idea I spent a lot of time rummaging thru the pile to find the right grit and size! And don't get me started on router accessories...Thanks!
I have several of the systainer with insert (RS2, DS400,5") but I am not a huge fan. I have a full cabinet full of sandpaper that I keep in their boxes which is where I get my sheet from most of the time when I am working in the shop. My systainers are loaded with the most common grits for quick access and transport.
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Emmanuel said:
What don't you like about them?
Hi Brice,
To begin with, there is a lot of wasted space in the systainers. Not so much with the RS2 insert even though you could probably double the capacity by removing it.
The DS400 and 5" insert holes are designed so you put the paper flat which waste even more space. There is also a limited number of location to put the paper so for example the DS400 insert only have 5 slots which limit the number of grits you can store unless you mix and match grit in the same slot.
Emmanuel
To begin with, there is a lot of wasted space in the systainers. Not so much with the RS2 insert even though you could probably double the capacity by removing it.
The DS400 and 5" insert holes are designed so you put the paper flat which waste even more space. There is also a limited number of location to put the paper so for example the DS400 insert only have 5 slots which limit the number of grits you can store unless you mix and match grit in the same slot.
Emmanuel
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Ok, I see now, thanks Emmanuel. This is where have some good pictures in the Festool catalog and website would be a great help in deciding on a product before you buy it.
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I aggree a lot of wasted space in the systainersThat is why I didn't go with it. I simply use a box and I also have a rectangular box that I can stand the 6" disks in I just put them in order and that works out the best. I can simply add other boxes if I get more paper.
Jesse Cloud said:Call me a copycat, but I stole that idea from you.
Thanks!
Glad it worked for you. I find it a convenient place to keep the paper, plus the extra sysport depth really helped improve the stability of the sysport.
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Hi,
I have the systainer for the 6" and like it quite a bit. It has eight compartments and does waste some space. But that space makes it easy to grab the disks out/in with out fumbling around. The 6" hold plenty, but not full boxes. I just stock it from boxes kept in a shop cabinet. It is really nice to have the assortment at your fingertips.
I was interested in the systainer for 80 x 130 sheets also But it only has six compartments. I wanted room for possibly more grits and also the pads for the LS130 Sander. I ended up using Ned Youngs idea. See pics below of my version using a Systainer - II. I made the deviders from 1/4" plywood. They are strips with slots cut just past the halfway point so that they will slip together when reversed to each other. I went with 16 evenly sized compartments. I did not make them adjustable they are glued together in the slots so that there is no wiggling around or coming apart. I really didn't think I would need to adjust them anyway.
The sizes for the plywood pieces are- All are 4 1/2" tall
1 15 1/8"
2 14 15/16"
1 10 7/16"
2 10 11/16"
The lengths may vary depending on exactly were you want to place divisions in the systainer.
Seth
I have the systainer for the 6" and like it quite a bit. It has eight compartments and does waste some space. But that space makes it easy to grab the disks out/in with out fumbling around. The 6" hold plenty, but not full boxes. I just stock it from boxes kept in a shop cabinet. It is really nice to have the assortment at your fingertips.
I was interested in the systainer for 80 x 130 sheets also But it only has six compartments. I wanted room for possibly more grits and also the pads for the LS130 Sander. I ended up using Ned Youngs idea. See pics below of my version using a Systainer - II. I made the deviders from 1/4" plywood. They are strips with slots cut just past the halfway point so that they will slip together when reversed to each other. I went with 16 evenly sized compartments. I did not make them adjustable they are glued together in the slots so that there is no wiggling around or coming apart. I really didn't think I would need to adjust them anyway.
The sizes for the plywood pieces are- All are 4 1/2" tall
1 15 1/8"
2 14 15/16"
1 10 7/16"
2 10 11/16"
The lengths may vary depending on exactly were you want to place divisions in the systainer.
Seth
I have an RO125 and keep 3 to 5 sheets of each grit in the systainer the sander came with. there are 3 cutouts, and each one will hold about 15 sheets each of Rubin, Crystal and the Saphir all in the box. (for example, I have the Crystal in 60, 80 and 120.) I only use a limited range of grits, so this works fine for me. The overstock I keep in a box in a cabinet. Since each disk of sandpaper lasts a long time, this is a good solution for me.
I tend to only have small bits of sanding to do at a time, and this way I have everything I need - sander and paper- in one systainer. When a sheet is worn out, I take it out of the systainer and toss it on top in the box in the cabinet. every once in a while i then go match up the grits and re-stock my systainer.
I tend to only have small bits of sanding to do at a time, and this way I have everything I need - sander and paper- in one systainer. When a sheet is worn out, I take it out of the systainer and toss it on top in the box in the cabinet. every once in a while i then go match up the grits and re-stock my systainer.
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