Senco compressor in a systainer

[joiner1970]

With a sys5 all you need to do is remove the feet and the senco drops in on its back. The way you've cut the handle off it might fit in a sys 4 now.

Think I will just try reversing my gauge and see what happens

 

[BMAC]

Yes I tried without the feet but the problem is is I use this on job sites and take it out at the systainer and need the rubber feet to protect flooring or other surfaces.

And about the pressure gauge I understand your question now and probably will work for your either way if you reverse it because it's a pressure sensing device and I don't think there's any check valves for direction of airflow.

 

[joiner1970]

Just looked again at your picture I see you do have it on its back the same as mine but with feet still on as you've removed the handle. I know what you mean I'd like to be able to keep the feet on for using it out of the box but hoping it will be fine in the box in use

 

[BMAC]

With you leaving the senco in the systainer, is it your plan to modify the systainer with ports for the power cord and a through fitting for the air coupler? If so, please share some pics if you go this route as I'm now thinking that I may go that way ultimately myself.

 

[bkharman]

With a sys5 all you need to do is remove the feet and the senco drops in on its back. The way you've cut the handle off it might fit in a sys 4 now.

Think I will just try reversing my gauge and see what happens

Can you drill through the bottom of the Sys for the feet?  That way you have the traction and vibration isolation AND you won't need to cut the handle. You could even put a larger grommet there for a drain plug.

On a related note, I have been thinking about using compressed air for my 23 gauge Fasco I ordered. Anyone using compressed air with any success?

Cheers. Bryan.

 

[Staniam]

Labels I added to MFT compressor systainer

How did you make those labels? I would love to make some labels for my non Festool stuff and also the Festool tools I moved into different systainers.

 

[Staniam]

Labels I added to MFT compressor systainer

Here is a much nicer label.
I don't like the Festool logo on other brand machine.
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How do you make those labels?

 

[elviscustombuilding]

I believe this is my first post here on the fog. I always appreciate the interesting topics and thought I should stop being a free loader and share what I have done with my Senco compressor may give some one an idea, I am really happy with it. So I manly use this set up for installing crown and other trims in kitchens. In my shop I have a large 60 gallon so I don't use it at the shop. I use it a lot thought for my iPad as you can see I have spread sheets and such on the iPad so I just roll it around the shop. No modifications to the senco gauges just spun it around.

 

[BMAC]

With a sys5 all you need to do is remove the feet and the senco drops in on its back. The way you've cut the handle off it might fit in a sys 4 now.

Think I will just try reversing my gauge and see what happens

Can you drill through the bottom of the Sys for the feet?  That way you have the traction and vibration isolation AND you won't need to cut the handle. You could even put a larger grommet there for a drain plug.

On a related note, I have been thinking about using compressed air for my 23 gauge Fasco I ordered. Anyone using compressed air with any success?

Cheers. Bryan.

The compressor assembly footprint is too wide to do that in the systainer and the only way it'll fit is on its side. I suppose if I go crazy with the cutting wheel and welder with some mods to the piping locations I might be able to make it fit. Just not sure I want to go to that extent yet.

 

[BMAC]

I like your setup Elvis. Simplicity at its best! Thanks for sharing.

The porthole for the gauge is perfect! The other louvred port in the side though, is that for cooling or make up air needs? I assume from the pex pipe set up position on the drain that you simply tip the unit on its side so that it drains properly when you open the valve, right?

How are the hold down zip ties or zap straps anchored to the bottom of the systainer? Or are they going out and back in to the systainer through a couple of holes you drilled into the floor of the Systainer?

 

[elviscustombuilding]

I can tip or Take out to Drain. The zip ties are just to hold the pipe insulation (again that I had laying around) for noise and rattle reduction. It is a tighter fight now that I put the Gauge through the front. The vent in the back is just for air flow it is just a simple soffit vent from ace hardware.

 

[elviscustombuilding]

The Insulation adds to a friction fit.

 

[BMAC]

once again, simplicity at its best!

 

[BMAC]

I'm thinking I may experiment with a special expanding foam packing system to cushion the senco at the bottom of the systainer. Basically it's a sealed plastic bag that comes in different sizes filled with a 2 part foam that when activated it swells up and encapsulates delicate items creating a cradle of sorts in this case. We used it once to ship a customers expensive art to be restored after a fire and prevent any damages. It was a figurine of arts valued over $6K and this product worked perfectly!

http://www.lpsind.com/packaging-shipping-systems/protective-wrap-cushioning-material/instapak-quick-packaging-foam/

 

[elviscustombuilding]

I don't think that is necessary and you will be cutting down on Potential air for keeping it cool. It is a snug fit Really.

 

[wow]

I believe this is my first post here on the fog. I always appreciate the interesting topics and thought I should stop being a free loader and share what I have done with my Senco compressor may give some one an idea, I am really happy with it. So I manly use this set up for installing crown and other trims in kitchens. In my shop I have a large 60 gallon so I don't use it at the shop. I use it a lot thought for my iPad as you can see I have spread sheets and such on the iPad so I just roll it around the shop. No modifications to the senco gauges just spun it around.

Very nice work! And I LOVE custom/modded systainers, so double kudos to you!

 

[joiner1970]

With you leaving the senco in the systainer, is it your plan to modify the systainer with ports for the power cord and a through fitting for the air coupler? If so, please share some pics if you go this route as I'm now thinking that I may go that way ultimately myself.

No the air hose fits up through the central hole in the mft lid and I'm thinking I can just notch the lid or base for the power cable. Mine is 110v UK so has a huge yellow plug that won't pass through a hole like your US ones probably would.

 

[joiner1970]

If any wiring experts are reading this maybe you can ok the following.

I've decided to remove the 110v plug (uk) from my senco then fit a 10amp male /female connector to a 1 metre length of cable with the 110v plug on the other end. That way the new connector will fit through the central hole in the mft lid.

The cable/flex I've got is the same 3g 1.0mm stuff that is already wired to the senco and the connector is 10 amp so all should work.

Is it ok to extend the feed by 1m or does this affect a compressor. If it will obviously I can shorten the original cable so I'm not extending the total length.

 

[Jimmy FineCut]

Dragging this thread back up as im thinking about buying a senco 1010 systanier set.

[member=8822]toolfest.co.uk[/member] do you still sell these?

 

[joiner1970]

I'm sure Warren had some last time I was in his shop.

I'm sure he'll let you know anyway