Router Bit Systainer

[JamieMcGannon]

Guys, i just picked up the router bit systainer and was wonder how you identify your bits? Companies like Freud often provide a label within their wooden cases identifying the specifics of the bit. I was curious if anyone has an idea or solution.

Thanks
~ Jamie

 

[joiner1970]

Sorry but can you not tell by just looking at the cutters ?

Do you need to label them ?

 

[DKurzweil]

I put the specs into a grid format using excel.  Then I just printed it out and put in in my router bit box.

I can fill in the blank spaces contained in the grid with a pen whenever I get a new bit until I feel like updating and printing a new sheet.

Daniel

 

[DKurzweil]

Sorry but can you not tell by just looking at the cutters ?

Do you need to label them ?

Let's say you have a 3/8" straight bit and a 7/16" straight bit, they look pretty similar and without a spec sheet you would be breaking out calipers all the time.

Daniel

 

[joiner1970]

We have info printed on the side of our cutters here in the UK. I suppose that can wear off but I've just never felt the need to label all my cutters.

Each to their own I suppose.

 

[JamieMcGannon]

Sorry but can you not tell by just looking at the cutters ?

Do you need to label them ?

Let's say you have a 3/8" straight bit and a 7/16" straight bit, they look pretty similar and without a spec sheet you would be breaking out calipers all the time.

Daniel

This is exactly what I was concerned about. I was thinking of using a contrasting permanent marker and writing the dimensions directly on the foam surface! 

 

[Jesse Cloud]

I use a utility knife to cut a thin slot behind the hole where the bit shank goes.  Then insert the cardboard label that came with the router bit or make one up for non-festool bits.

 

[harry_]

Sorry but can you not tell by just looking at the cutters ?

Do you need to label them ?

Let's say you have a 3/8" straight bit and a 7/16" straight bit, they look pretty similar and without a spec sheet you would be breaking out calipers all the time.

Daniel

The larger one would be the 7/16  [laughing]  [poke]

 

[JamieMcGannon]

How are your drill bits organized?  [big grin]

 

[semenza]

I use a utility knife to cut a thin slot behind the hole where the bit shank goes.  Then insert the cardboard label that came with the router bit or make one up for non-festool bits.

I like that idea.... easy to change, and the card can have the other bit measurements on it such as cutter length.

Jamie,  Welcome to the FOG!  [smile]

Seth

 

[JamieMcGannon]

I use a utility knife to cut a thin slot behind the hole where the bit shank goes.  Then insert the cardboard label that came with the router bit or make one up for non-festool bits.

I like that idea.... easy to change, and the card can have the other bit measurements on it such as cutter length.

Jamie,   Welcome to the FOG!  [smile]

Seth

I like the idea as well, I think I will give it a go.

Thanks, Seth. I've read a number of your posts and have learned a lot from your insights and experience. Definitely addicted to the Festool world and FOG!

 

[jonathan-m]

why not jsut make an insert chart that goes on the inside of the lid?

 

[JamieMcGannon]

I am trying to get a sense of what others have or havent done! The lid idea would work as well but I think i will the easier would be to print out labels from my Brother label printed and cutting slit next to the cutter.

 

[leakyroof]

I use a utility knife to cut a thin slot behind the hole where the bit shank goes.  Then insert the cardboard label that came with the router bit or make one up for non-festool bits.

. Do you have a photo of this arrangement? Thanks-it really sounds interesting

 

[Brice Burrell]

I use a utility knife to cut a thin slot behind the hole where the bit shank goes.  Then insert the cardboard label that came with the router bit or make one up for non-festool bits.

. Do you have a photo of this arrangement? Thanks-it really sounds interesting

I posted this years ago.
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[leakyroof]

I use a utility knife to cut a thin slot behind the hole where the bit shank goes.  Then insert the cardboard label that came with the router bit or make one up for non-festool bits.

. Do you have a photo of this arrangement? Thanks-it really sounds interesting

I posted this years ago.
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Thanks Brice. I think I will look at this Systainer or at least the insert since I may have an empty Sys1 laying around. This is way more useful than my current cardboard box full of router bits  [embarassed] [embarassed] [embarassed]

 

[woodwreck]

There can be various reasons to label, let it suffice to suggest using Avery #5418 labels, ½" x ¾", template from Avery allows printing a 4" x 6" sheet of 36 labels through most printers. Place a piece of Scotch tape over it and it will stay on foam inserts just fine.

 

[woodwreck]

Sorry but can you not tell by just looking at the cutters ?

Do you need to label them ?

If you use a relatively few bits, or perhaps only "standard" wood bits at ⅛" or ¼" size intervals, perhaps not.

But, if you have straight bits some of which are at one 32nd" intervals; plastic v. aluminum Onsrud cutters; or three trays of bits, the labeling can among other things assure they get back where they belong for the next use.

Also, for the rare worker who has a cluttered work bench, it helps find them.

 

 

[leakyroof]

Sorry but can you not tell by just looking at the cutters ?

Do you need to label them ?

Also, for the rare worker who has a cluttered work bench, it helps find them.

 

  What, my bench cluttered, noooooo.  [embarassed] [embarassed] [embarassed] [embarassed]