mini systainer
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Frank Pellow
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I obtained my first mini-systainer recently when I ordered the 3 sanding pads that came with a green mini-systainer. The sanding pads are4 now being stored elsewhere and, like others have reported, my mini-systainer now houses my first-aid stuff.
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I have two minis - one holds extra remote controls in the living room. The other houses my hand sanding blocks. I had been wondering about this, so I thought that I would try it out.
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You can put four minis in a systainer 3. I believe that you can put 5 in a systainer 4 or 5. You will have slide them to get past the obstruction at the rear that corresponds with the latches in the front. The photo above will give you an idea. A kind of pricey way of doing things, but an idea.
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You can put four minis in a systainer 3. I believe that you can put 5 in a systainer 4 or 5. You will have slide them to get past the obstruction at the rear that corresponds with the latches in the front. The photo above will give you an idea. A kind of pricey way of doing things, but an idea.
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My Honey is a nurse and she uses one to keep all her nursey stuff in. 'Keeps it all together and she takes it to the hospital with her in her bag.
Tom
Tom
thanks for the replies [big grin]
firstaid kit is a good idea. mac did you but that or is it something you put together?
i was thinking of drillbits/jigsawblades etc but unsure what else, how do you store drill bits? can you get inserts/deviders for small parts
firstaid kit is a good idea. mac did you but that or is it something you put together?
i was thinking of drillbits/jigsawblades etc but unsure what else, how do you store drill bits? can you get inserts/deviders for small parts
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Speed, you cam get inserts for the mini at MySystainer.com, two story drill bit insert, universal insert and there's more, just look around the inserts pages.
Hi Jamie,
I put it together, a really simple job. I've attached the label if you want to save it and then print it yourself. I just did this one onto regular paper and then stuck it on, and it's been fine. If you want to be really clever you can do it onto transparent plastic; I think Brice has done something similar for some personalised labels...is that right, Brice?
Anyway, hope it's useful!
Rick
I put it together, a really simple job. I've attached the label if you want to save it and then print it yourself. I just did this one onto regular paper and then stuck it on, and it's been fine. If you want to be really clever you can do it onto transparent plastic; I think Brice has done something similar for some personalised labels...is that right, Brice?
Anyway, hope it's useful!
Rick
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Mac said:
Yes, I use clear (translucent) shipping label and print them on a regular ink jet printer. The only downside is the ink will run it it gets wet.
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Thanks, it's useful. I printed a couple of the labels and put them onto my first aid kit.Mac said:
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Great idea, Jay!
I almost hate to admit it, but I've used clear, self-adhesive Con-Tact paper for similar things. It can be used like an alternative to a laminator also. Thanks to your suggestion, I have another use for it.
Tom
The firstaid kit is cute, really cute.
But honestly I personally cannot see having a use for them, espicially the drill bit insert. Organization must maximize the following:
1. Save time by having the item easily accessible
2. Save time by having the item organized to reduce digging and trying to find the correct size.
3. Save Space.
Putting drill bits inside a Mini inside a Sys4 means opening the sys4, removing the Mini, then going through the trays...this breaks rule#1
Rule # 2 would be satisfied
Rule # 3 would be somewhat satisfied, but I would perfer to sacrifice the space and use a sortainer to maximize utility by following rule #1.
Still keep the creative juices flowing there must be more practical uses out there.
But honestly I personally cannot see having a use for them, espicially the drill bit insert. Organization must maximize the following:
1. Save time by having the item easily accessible
2. Save time by having the item organized to reduce digging and trying to find the correct size.
3. Save Space.
Putting drill bits inside a Mini inside a Sys4 means opening the sys4, removing the Mini, then going through the trays...this breaks rule#1
Rule # 2 would be satisfied
Rule # 3 would be somewhat satisfied, but I would perfer to sacrifice the space and use a sortainer to maximize utility by following rule #1.
Still keep the creative juices flowing there must be more practical uses out there.
Check out Japan Woodworker towards the bottom of the page, they sell the mini with various inserts and different suggested uses.
I carry all my diabetic supplies in one-syringes meter, insulin. It's easier than a bag (stuff doesn't have so far to go to get to the bottom) and doesn't look like a purse. I keep my bench dogs in another, and pliers that are for woodworking only live in another.
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Steve, thanks for the link. They carry lots of great systainers. Is see that they have one for a laptop and I might get it. In the last 4 years I have destroyed :'( (yes destroyed) 2 laptops -one in my workshed and the other in transit to an offsite job.Steve-CO said:
