Spax finally made a T-Loc Systainer

[grobkuschelig]

Hi all,

I don’t know, if I just missed this, but in my recollection, the Spax-Box was only available as an L-Boxx previously.
So I wanted to share my knowledge gain, for anyone else who might have not seen it prior.

So finally, there is a different green available to organize your screws.

Found the images on the Spax Webpage:
[URL]https://www.spax.com/de/produkte/extras/schraubenset/spax-box-systainer-t-loc-i-schraubenset-mit-12-abmessungen-senkkopf-t-star-plus-4cut-wirox/gid-33338/[/URL]

 

[Dick Mahany]

Very nice.  Just checked Amazon.de but unfortunately no sellers currently delivering to USA  [sad]  Hopefully it will become available here in the future.  I currently keep my Spax fasteners in a TLoc small parts organizer but this one looks very good.  Thanks for posting the information.

 

[DynaGlide]

I don't need a Spaxtainer. I don't need a Spaxtainer. I don't need a Spaxtainer. It isn't working.

 

[grobkuschelig]

I don't need a Spaxtainer. I don't need a Spaxtainer. I don't need a Spaxtainer. It isn't working.

[emoji51]. Sorry. But I thought if I share the disease, it might bring joy to the world...

 

[DynaGlide]

Luckily I'm a GRK user. Now if they were to make a systainer loaded up with their cabinetry screws I would be in trouble.

 

[safety1st]

I am guessing some folks know about this spax assortment from highland hardware.
https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/festool-systainer-1-box-with-spax-screws.aspx

Thanks.

 

[blaszcsj]

I got this kit; I use it every time im in the shop. I think it was a decent deal too.

I am guessing some folks know about this spax assortment from highland hardware.
https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/festool-systainer-1-box-with-spax-screws.aspx

Thanks.

 

[jeh]

I don't see the big deal. Why not just make your own up. I did for the square drive screws and it has exactly what I want and use in it.

 

[grobkuschelig]

I don't see the big deal. Why not just make your own up. I did for the square drive screws and it has exactly what I want and use in it.

I have 4 “screws & fixings” Systainers for different applications, but the nice green SPAX Systainer would make it a lot easier to locate them in the stack of Festools.

Luxury problems...

 

[NL-mikkla]

And all with T20 bit!

 

[ColossusX]

I use GRK (actually never used Spax) but I do love that green sys.  That Highland set looks like a decent deal. $38 bucks for 1000 asst Spax screws over the cost of a Sys1 with the bins. 

 

[DIY WoodWerx]

Are one better than the other?  I see both brands at my local Home Depot.  What sizes are good to store for cabinet builds?

 

[Sparktrician]

Are one better than the other?  I see both brands at my local Home Depot.  What sizes are good to store for cabinet builds?

Look for GRK Cabinet Screws.  They're just wonderful! 

 

[travisj]

I love the GRK R4 #9 x 2” for cabinet carcass construction.  The best screws I’ve ever used for building 3/4” ply boxes.

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[DIY WoodWerx]

I love the GRK R4 #9 x 2” for cabinet carcass construction.  The best screws I’ve ever used for building 3/4” ply boxes.

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Any other sizes that are good to have on hand? 

 

[Peter_C]

I love the GRK R4 #9 x 2” for cabinet carcass construction.  The best screws I’ve ever used for building 3/4” ply boxes.

Any other sizes that are good to have on hand? 

I have two screw boxes currently setup, and a Systainer holds a little over half what a Packout, Toughbox, Ridgid, etc, holds. There are many different types of screws to keep on hand depending on what you are doing. Will some screws need to be corrosion proof for working with pressure treated? Simpson structural screws are often necessary. Drywall screws have their place. Cabinet screws are important to have, and GRK's work awesome! If possible Torx are the most user friendly screws.

The 9x3 1/8" screw is probably my most used GRK screw, followed by the 2.5" version. I also tear through 1 1/2" screws for which I buy them in a bulk 5,000 count box, but they are not GRK. 

At this point in time my preference for a box to hold screws is the Milwaukee Packout. Size matters!

 

[DeformedTree]

I'd wish they would focus more on selling screws in bigger containers (with appropriate price discount).  Also work to get them certified as replacement for nails in building code.

 

[Peter_C]

I'd wish they would focus more on selling screws in bigger containers (with appropriate price discount).  Also work to get them certified as replacement for nails in building code.

Simpson screws are considered structural, and do come in bulk of 3,000. I tore through a box of these on my own earthquake retrofit. No way could I have nailed many of the connectors that were installed between joists.http://www.dhcsupplies.com/store/p/4430-9-x-1-1/2-SD-Screws-3000/Bucket.html

 

[DeformedTree]

Yeah, I use them too, with the plates, I have done a lot of retro-fit, strengthening on my house..  I'm talking about general framing, just 3" screws.  Sadly in the US code folks think all screws are drywall screws. Code people can't seam to adapt to the idea of screws/clamp load, they just want to continue to think about shear of nails. Thus still have to go back thru and put nails in too.

The boxes are way too few, screws per package, why they don't sell them in bigger containers just doesn't make sense. Plus their re-designed cardboard box design is awful.

 

[Cheese]

I'd wish they would focus more on selling screws in bigger containers (with appropriate price discount).  Also work to get them certified as replacement for nails in building code.

I prefer GRK over Spax but sometimes Spax are just easier to find.

My most used GRK is the R4 #9 x 3 1/8" and the #9 x 2 1/2". They are available in boxes of 2000 pieces at real lumber yards.  [smile]

I haven't used a lag bolt in years since the release of the RSS version. I've installed everything from wall mounted vanities to stainless railings with the RSS. Fantastic fastener.

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I use GRK's trim head screws in 305 stainless for exterior cedar trim.

Here's a list of code approvalshttps://www.grkfasteners.com/tech-data/code-approvals

My problem with using number 1 Systainers is how many would it take to hold 3 parachute bags of GRK fasteners and 1 parachute bag of Spax fasteners?