SYS-Storage

[Bhend18]

I recently purchased the SYS-Storage Systainer 499901. I needed somewhere to put a bunch of spare parts and random accessories. This seemed to be the perfect solution. As far as this primary function goes, it worked great. The only thing that I wasn't able to fit in there were the FS-Rapid clamps. They were too big. I guess you can't win them all. I do wish it came with more storage containers, but once Festool stocks them as accessories I will pick some up. The only real complaint I have is the overall size. The box is the same height as a SYS-2. The handle sticks up above and I thought it would be the size of a SYS-3. It was around a 1/2" taller. (I haven't actually put a tape on it) I have homemade SYS-Ports and this will not fit in the designated spot for a SYS-3. I have to put it in a spot for a SYS-4 and it looks very small in there. Perhaps I've placed my standards too high, but this is a small detail that it seems Festool always accounts for. Everything always seems to correlate. I think the handle could have been slightly smaller, making it even with the top of the SYS-3 or it could have been retractable inside the box. I understand that there is a hollow space below the handle to accommodate stacking of multiple SYS-Storages. This would still be achieved with a handle that popped down out of the way. Overall I'm very happy with it, but this minor detail just bothered me a little.

 

[BUTTER]

I am also very eager for the additional insert boxes to come available - once they do, I will buy an additional Sys-Storage systainer. (Timing?  Shane, do you have any idea when?)

The height is the same as the Sys-toolbox, and these integrate really well.

UPDATE:  Festool sent me the following message in response to my website inquiry WITHIN ONE HOUR!  [big grin]
Joseph,
Thank you for contacting Festool.
The boxes for the Sys-Storage box are currently available. See below for the part numbers.

Regards,

 

[BUTTER]

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[Administrator_JSVN]

I am also very eager for the additional insert boxes to come available - once they do, I will buy an additional Sys-Storage systainer. (Timing?  Shane, do you have any idea when?)

Current ETA is beginning of January for small and medium sizes and end of January for the large boxes.

 

[Bhend18]

Thanks for posting this in this thread. I am eager to get some more storage boxes.

 

[Theshipstore]

Yeah baby.  I will be waiting for sure, need some badly
Thanks Shane

 

[Bhend18]

I got an email about an introductory offer on the Tanos version from Lee Valley. They are selling them for $92 until Jan. 9 when they will go up to $105. The Festool version sells for $90. Tanos systainers are usually $3-4 cheaper. I wonder why the SYS-Storage will be so much more.

 

[Theshipstore]

Got my containers today, dropped shipped from Festool, will post some pic's once I set up my Sys tool box

Sal