Systainer and 3D Printing

[sumantamandal]

Recently I picked up 4  M2 Clamp and Clamping Square from Woodpeckers as they were on discount.

I have seen some folks on FOG using Kaizen Form to store their tools in Festool Systainers.

Anyone used or thought of using 3D printing to create holders for their tools and then neatly place these tool holders in Systainer?

I do not any Sketchup drawing to share but I but would love to hear your thoughts.

 

[jimbo51]

3 D printers in the non industrial range tend to be very slow and the plastic "thread" can be rather pricey depending on the brand. I think a systainer tool insert would be very expensive considering how much plastic it would take.

 

[Carl Prentiss]

Too bad about the cost but how cool would it be to print out a soft insert for any tool [thumbs up]

 

[wow]

Has anyone here explored building a plastic vacu-form system? One where you place the tools or items to be secured on a table, heat a sheet of thin plastic in a frame, then drop it down over the tools and then use vacuum pressure to draw the plastic down and form a 'tray'?

Since all the systainers are very close on the inside, you could build a permanent outer frame that fits inside any systainer and only have to worry about the depth you need for the particular tool or accessory.

Maybe a business opportunity for someone?

Or maybe not. There may not be any money in doing it unless you get enough demand to make a standard offering. But you could make stuff for yourself quite inexpensively if you don't count your time...

 

[Pitto]

Has anyone here explored building a plastic vacu-form system? One where you place the tools or items to be secured on a table, heat a sheet of thin plastic in a frame, then drop it down over the tools and then use vacuum pressure to draw the plastic down and form a 'tray'?

Since all the systainers are very close on the inside, you could build a permanent outer frame that fits inside any systainer and only have to worry about the depth you need for the particular tool or accessory.

Maybe a business opportunity for someone?

Or maybe not. There may not be any money in doing it unless you get enough demand to make a standard offering. But you could make stuff for yourself quite inexpensively if you don't count your time...

it has crossed my mind when i first looked into the systainer storage route. the youtube video's make it look easy.

Its a pretty time consuming thing using the kaisen foam, but i cant see the vaccu forming process any quicker. the only plus side would to run a few more trays than you need and put them on ebay to try and recoup some of the cost involved in the setup.

 

[fritter63]

Recently I picked up 4  M2 Clamp and Clamping Square from Woodpeckers as they were on discount.

I have seen some folks on FOG using Kaizen Form to store their tools in Festool Systainers.

Anyone used or thought of using 3D printing to create holders for their tools and then neatly place these tool holders in Systainer?

I do not any Sketchup drawing to share but I but would love to hear your thoughts.

3D printing systainer inserts

 

[Gr8trim4u]

Interesting thought. I have a vac press that I use to produce kydex holster for pistols and mags.  May play with the tool idea. Could be a lucrative idea.

 

[wow]

Interesting thought. I have a vac press that I use to produce kydex holster for pistols and mags.  May play with the tool idea. Could be a lucrative idea.

First, [welcome] to the FOG!

Do you have any pictures you'd be willing to post of vacuum forming that you have done? I am fascinated by the process and think it could be a neat option for inserts...

 

[Gr8trim4u]

All of my vac forming is of gun holsters. When i get a chance to fire it up again i will press some belt tool holsters for specialty items.

Anthony