Systainer convert...

[Nickhead]

Hi guys, I'm currently using Dewalt tough system boxes 14+ boxes!

I tried the MacPak recently but was disapointed with the awkward clips and number of clips too!

I do like the dewalt boxes and the strength of them but I'm really tempted by the T-loc systainers after picking up a tsc55 in on this week.

I'm planning to make the jump and will end up buying a few systainer maxi's to house saber saw, SDS drill and other long stuff that won't fit in a normal one..

I'm thinking about cutting and shutting a maxi to fit my makita battery mitre saw as the deepest they come is 220mm...

Any opinions or suggestions appreciated!

 

[DB10]

Forgive my naivety,  But what would be the advantage of putting a cordless mitre saw in a systainer be?  As far as I know the Makita cordless mitre saw has handles so yo can carry it around quite easily.

 

[semenza]

Hi guys, I'm currently using Dewalt tough system boxes 14+ boxes!

I tried the MacPak recently but was disapointed with the awkward clips and number of clips too!

I do like the dewalt boxes and the strength of them but I'm really tempted by the T-loc systainers after picking up a tsc55 in on this week.

I'm planning to make the jump and will end up buying a few systainer maxi's to house saber saw, SDS drill and other long stuff that won't fit in a normal one..

I'm thinking about cutting and shutting a maxi to fit my makita battery mitre saw as the deepest they come is 220mm...

Any opinions or suggestions appreciated!

  Welcome to the forum!  [smile]

      Check out the MIDI Systainers for some of the larger tools. That integrate better with the system than the Maxi Systainers.

Seth

 

[Nickhead]

Forgive my naivety,  But what would be the advantage of putting a cordless mitre saw in a systainer be?  As far as I know the Makita cordless mitre saw has handles so yo can carry it around quite easily.

In a nutshell for stacking and protection! Awkward shaped tools are a nightmare to transport in the van and into jobs.

  Welcome to the forum!  [smile]

      Check out the MIDI Systainers for some of the larger tools. That integrate better with the system than the Maxi Systainers.

Seth

MIDI Sustainers aren't quite big enough and i like the idea of two normals stacking on the one big one!

 

[cblanton42]

Welcome to the FOG!
      I just wanted to point out one thing about the maxi that you may have missed and it has kept me from buying them.  The handle is mounted on the front of the systainer (unlike all others that have the handle on the top) when you pick it up, everything gets tossed/rotated toward the back of the sustainer if it's not totally strapped down inside! [eek]  That may put your miter saw in an unwanted position and will certainly toss everything inside around quite a bit.  It may or may not matter. just a heads up!

Good luck!
CB 

 

[Billy stray]

Forgive my naivety,  But what would be the advantage of putting a cordless mitre saw in a systainer be?  As far as I know the Makita cordless mitre saw has handles so yo can carry it around quite easily.

In a nutshell for stacking and protection! Awkward shaped tools are a nightmare to transport in the van and into jobs.

im currently working on an interior of a large house along with alot of other millwork installers ,carpenters and other trades so of course parking is rough and its a long walk to the 2nd floor with tools, then by the end of the day after ive made a few more hikes to grab this and that ive got even more to carry on my way out. i have a few systainers but every night i wanna kick myself for not having all systainers , id be able to walk out in one shot with a stack in each hand and my Veto propac install bag on my shoulder. it would be one trip and all would be good in my world [big grin]

  Welcome to the forum!  [smile]

      Check out the MIDI Systainers for some of the larger tools. That integrate better with the system than the Maxi Systainers.

Seth

MIDI Systainers aren't quite big enough and i like the idea of two normals stacking on the one big one!

 

[Nickhead]

Totally agree!

I work in shops so normally arrive, unload all my tools and go and park in a car park 10 minutes away.

Selection of the current stuff!


On a normal install I have 8 dewalt boxes, 2 ladders, mitre saw, guide rails and a laser pole to get into the store on a pair of skates.

It works a lot better than other guys chucking everything in a pile of making multiple trips but it could be refined

The handle issue might be a problem but I think that's less of a problem than having it loose!

 

[Brent Taylor]

I have both systems and find that convenient for my needs,  the Dewalt are water resistant which is a help in my area, but they're so heavy. The sustainer are easier in a lot of ways, but aren't water tight and are costly.  I guess it's a balancing act and what works best for you. Good luck with it. 

 

[Billy stray]

Thanks for the pic nick, I'm not sure I've even considered the tuff system u til now.....hmmmm

 

[PreferrablyWood]

That issue about not being watertight is an important one to address, I wonder if anyone has found a DIY seal for the Festool Systainers? In lew of that I just make a raincoat type cover for my Systainer stack..

 

[Pugster10]

I'm planning to make the jump and will end up buying a few systainer maxi's to house saber saw,

Nick, thought you might like to know that the Dewalt DWE357K recip saw (http://www.dewalt.co.uk/powertools/productdetails/catno/DWE357K/) I have does fit inside a SYS2 systainer.  In fact I have it in a Domino SYS2 systainer I got off eBay.  Works really well as it has a glued on foam column in the lid which holds the saw.