Old Systainers on Vac Sys System

[kasezilla]

So at this moment, I am excited to be unpacking a full vac sys system (vacuum, vac sys 1 and 2 and vac sys sort) but very disappointed that they are in the old systainers. I mean WTF  [scared]! I just spent 23 hundred bucks and I have been building my collection since the T-Locs came out and now I have a bunch of seriously inferior boxes. Also, it's pretty consistent for me to receive damaged goods (this batch included a seriously broken box) and this makes the fourth tool that I am going to have to send back. For such a seriously pricey setup (I obviously love the tools) they sure have inferior packaging. Thought I would rant and thanks for reading. Now back to geeking out on the system  [cool]

 

[GarryMartin]

Hi [member=63577]kasezilla[/member] - this has actually been discussed many times before and this thread might prove useful;
http://festoolownersgroup.com/ask-festool/vac-sys-vacuum-clamping-set/

 

[leakyroof]

Hi [member=63577]kasezilla[/member] - this has actually been discussed many times before and this thread might prove useful;
http://festoolownersgroup.com/ask-festool/vac-sys-vacuum-clamping-set/

. Thanks Garry.  I wish the thread was current, I could add that A/C service vacuum pumps prices are way under the 'Grand' being posted on pump Costs. They are available in several sizes/motor ratings as well. Plus they're often found used from both HVAC service and Automotive shops selling off older equipment.

 

[rst]

Leaky is absolutely correct about vac pump prices.  I've been using a surplus store bought pump...$20.00 for close to 20 years with my self made vac patterns.  I bought two of the Virutex stations three years ago so of course Festool then decided to make the Vac Sys available.  I still use my surplus pump to suck on my Festools...suction is suction.  I actually started out using my Craftsman vacs for the first jigs I made 30+ years ago then switched to using the intake on my air compressor before buying the used AC pump.

 

[Cheese]

I'm using a Milwaukee vacuum pump that came off of a Milwaukee diamond core drill that was stolen. Changed to Festool connectors on the vacuum and hooked it up to the Vac Sys SE 1.

 

[kasezilla]

Thanks for sharing the previous thread [member=11629]GarryMartin[/member]. I should have checked first. I have to say it's a pretty sweet setup in general. Obviously not the cheapest but that's not what you expect from Festool.