Systainer cable holder mod
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A large part of the decision process may well have been that Festools are made with the professional woodworker in mind.
I have worked in a Schreinerei in Germany and all tools were provided for use by the owner, even hand tools. It was my first contact with Festool tooling too.
Can you imagine having one lead and three people wanting to use different tools! [eek] My boss would not have bought more leads than he had too, he used to complain about us turning on the table saw twice for one job!!! ;D
Rob.
I have worked in a Schreinerei in Germany and all tools were provided for use by the owner, even hand tools. It was my first contact with Festool tooling too.
Can you imagine having one lead and three people wanting to use different tools! [eek] My boss would not have bought more leads than he had too, he used to complain about us turning on the table saw twice for one job!!! ;D
Rob.
Back to the topic...
Anyone know what those holes I am using are meant for?
I don't want to tell everyone to use them when Festool might have this great thing that screws in there that creates world peace and now I've told everyone this which has made the holes to big so world peace wont fit in the systainer anymore
Anyone know what those holes I am using are meant for?
I don't want to tell everyone to use them when Festool might have this great thing that screws in there that creates world peace and now I've told everyone this which has made the holes to big so world peace wont fit in the systainer anymore
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'Could be for the Trafalmadorians.
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GPowers said:
Well that is not exactly true. You can order them through eBay. I have about 6 of them sitting in my shop and have converted over a Fein and a few other tools as well as changing my RS2 with the plug it's. You can get the green cords as well.
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Chris Meggersee said:Back to the topic...
Anyone know what those holes I am using are meant for?
I don't want to tell everyone to use them when Festool might have this great thing that screws in there that creates world peace and now I've told everyone this which has made the holes to big so world peace wont fit in the systainer anymore
Chris, Tanos (the manufacturer of Systainers) makes a few inserts that can be screwed to the lid, that's why the holes are there.
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Chris Meggersee said:
Hey Chris,
Check out Seth's post on talkFestool that discusses these lid inserts.
Chris Meggersee said:
Sorry that is not true. My Kress jigsaw has a separate cable.
http://spareparts.kress-elektrik.de/de/catalogue/frames.php?sel=318&artikelno=06032801&KRESS-SPAREPARTS=300f1ff37f1798c707ced77e88912e38
There may well be others with detachable cables as well.
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Milwaukee has a system now they call Quik-Lok.
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I think there are merits to having a "cord bare" tool.
The first thing I can think of is that attached power cords VERY often get damaged and either require splicing or replacement.
Power cords are always in the way when storing or transporting tools to which they are attached. Part of clean up on any job I've been on is winding the cord on every power tool used before putting it in the truck or winding it into the carrying case on each tool. What a waste of time. (not that it took that much time, but still)
When using multiple power tools with attached cords, you either have to have a splitter with multiple outlets on the end of the cord (not ideal) or you have to plug and unplug the tool cord, which includes a strain relief half knot (or you unplug the cord when you move).
Typical attached power cords are too short to use without an extension cord anyway so why not have one cord that fits all and is long enough to be useful.
I have a Troy Built electric blower for the yard that has no cord, just a male outlet and cord grip for an extension cord. To me, that is so much smarter than putting a cord on it that isn't long enough to use anyway.
Admittedly, the time savings seems minimal but if you're working alone or have something else useful for your helper to do, avoiding those little time eaters adds up.
'Just my thoughts... I'm glad there seems to be a trend away from attached power cords.
Tom
The first thing I can think of is that attached power cords VERY often get damaged and either require splicing or replacement.
Power cords are always in the way when storing or transporting tools to which they are attached. Part of clean up on any job I've been on is winding the cord on every power tool used before putting it in the truck or winding it into the carrying case on each tool. What a waste of time. (not that it took that much time, but still)
When using multiple power tools with attached cords, you either have to have a splitter with multiple outlets on the end of the cord (not ideal) or you have to plug and unplug the tool cord, which includes a strain relief half knot (or you unplug the cord when you move).
Typical attached power cords are too short to use without an extension cord anyway so why not have one cord that fits all and is long enough to be useful.
I have a Troy Built electric blower for the yard that has no cord, just a male outlet and cord grip for an extension cord. To me, that is so much smarter than putting a cord on it that isn't long enough to use anyway.
Admittedly, the time savings seems minimal but if you're working alone or have something else useful for your helper to do, avoiding those little time eaters adds up.
'Just my thoughts... I'm glad there seems to be a trend away from attached power cords.
Tom
