Tanos latches with lock.

[robtonya]

I added it to my profile,I wasn't sure how to send it directly to you, but since we are already friends, just check my profile.I am the 12th fan too.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Tanos-systainer/132593936405?ref=nf

here is the link to the tanos systainer fan club. fell free to put photos and comments and video.. but must of all let everyone know.
Thanks

Franck

Hi Franck,

Thanks for the link! But for some reason I can't open it... Facebook will direct me to my start page... Anyhow, I would still like to join your group! Maybe you can send me an invitation? Just an idea...  My user name is Andreas Schwall

Cheers,
Andreas

 

[Holzhacker]

I might buy locks for a particular sys but unlikely. Definitely wouldn't pay more than $25, they would have to be in the 10-15 range for me to even consider. It's a gimmick accessory. Thieves take the whole sys, my kids and co-workers know better than to mess with my tools without permission.
I'd buy the attic lids at reasonable price as soon as available.

 

[ForumMFG]

I think the locks should be marketed more towards the people who travel with systainers.  If I'm just leaving them in my shop, people know not to touch my stuff and if they get stolen, this lock won't prevent anyone from getting to it.  I know they are not meant for that anyway.  Locks prevent honest people from getting into them.  They might work well for people who work in a office setting and use them for files and other things as well.  I wouldn't buy them but I suspect a lock should cost around $10.  A CompX national lock costs about $5, so I think being that these locks are a little more involved and nicer so I think $10 bucks each is a good deal.

 

[GreenGA]

I like the idea of keeping others out of my tools.  While everyone knows they should not touch my Festools unless I give specific permission at that time, there have been occastions where it was assumed that since I gave permission in the past, it would be granted in the future.

That said, 25 bucks for a couple of latches and a key seems like a lot of money.  The latches are already available at 10.50 for a pack of 4.  If locks and keys were included, they would probably be sold in sets of two.  So, 5.25 for two latches, maybe.... another 10-15 bucks for a couple a keys and locks.  Maybe that would work.

 

[Forrest Anderson]

As regards locking a Systainer, remember that the lid and body of a Systainer have knock-outs so that a padlock can be used:

Has anyone drilled/punched out these knock-outs to fix a padlock?

I'm referring to the systainer 2 that comes with the new t+3 drills.  The lid has a nifty small parts storage area built in.

I know festool will be coming out with the empty systainer with this lid soon, but I would prefer to just buy the lids, put them on my existing systainers, and hopefully save a few bucks.

Be aware that the parts that make up an "attic" Sytainer lid, which has a storage area for small parts, is listed in the Festool USA parts catalogue. There are four items of interest:

477475, Cover, 11.50 USD (the main lid)
477476, Klarsichtklappe, 4.50 USD (transparent lid for parts section)
477477, Closure, 2.60 USD (the catch which secures the transparent lid)
477478, Trennsteg, 0.90 USD (divider)

The "attic" lid also comprises the handle, but I assume you'd want to use the transfer one.

Forrest

 

[Franck Tetreau]

Yes, you can also put a barrel lock in the systainer but you have to use a templet with a router, drill and revet.
The best way with the latches is no modification. just take out the old latches and put the one with the barrel lock.
If someone want the templet just email me and I will give you the templet.

Franck

 

[bonesbr549]

I like you poll but I thing you need another option.  "I do not think locks on the containers are worth it".  I just don't see what they get you. It's a plastic box and If I wanted the contents I'd just pick it up and walk off or break the hinges with a lock and walk off with the contents.  The sysports are nice if you want to lock it up semi-secure.  Just m2cw

 

[sw1211]

I like you poll but I thing you need another option.  "I do not think locks on the containers are worth it".  I just don't see what they get you. It's a plastic box and If I wanted the contents I'd just pick it up and walk off or break the hinges with a lock and walk off with the contents.  The sysports are nice if you want to lock it up semi-secure.  Just m2cw

See posts above, the locks aren't necessarily intended to make the contents so they can't be stolen.

 

[score0matic]

a couple questions
1 can you latch lock systainers together  ie a systainer on a sortainer that you dont want uncoupled

2  wouldn't only one latch lock preform the function you describe per systainer

Craig

 

[Franck Tetreau]

1- Yes, you will be able to lock your stacked systainer.

2- Yes, also one lock could be enough to lock them in for the purpose of having no one look at the inside.

Great question.

Franck

 

[GreenGA]

Now this may change some minds.  One lock and the entire stack is locked.  Kinda like a filing cabinet.

1- Yes, you will be able to lock your stacked systainer.

2- Yes, also one lock could be enough to lock them in for the purpose of having no one look at the inside.

Franck

 

[bustedbolt]

sounds good franck,

i think the majority of people here are home-users of their tools and may not be interested.
I think all professionals have at some point lost something small and annoying on a mixed jobsite.
I would be interested in further security developments/integrations... wire in the plastic, reinforced locking points etc.

I don't use a big metal JOBOX but most professional contractors do. I like the expanding toolbox part of systainer and use it regularly. often the systainer stack is intimidating/new/strange enough to keep people from going thru your stuff.

do you have photos or an explanation of how this would secure the systainers below it?
does it just lock the one right below it?

 

[Dave Ronyak]

As a home shop use, latches in different colors are of interest to me.  Locking latches are not, unless the cost differential is much less than ~US$20 proposed.

Dave R.