The SYSTAND - an MFT Style Systainer TOP – Workbench review

[festoller]

As promised here’s a little review of the Systand, an MFT like Systainer workbench top.

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The Systand can be purchased in the Netherlands at www.diafer.nl or with email to info@diafer.nl. The price is 79 EUR plus shipping, VAT and possible customs if ordered outside Europe. Unfortunately single shipping even inside Europe doesn’t come cheap. This is the classic version, but a T-Loc is in development.

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Anyway the material is birch Multiplex with custom made hardware and I am almost certain the parts were CNC made and then glued and nailed. Except some minor and unavoidable chipping from routing the MFT grid (19,5 mm) the whole design and assembly is absolutely Festool like, practical and topnotch.

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The Systand accurately fits on the Systainer and with the laser cut steel snapper fastener it connects perfectly to the Systainer. It’s not lightweight, but carrying a medium filled systainer on the Systand is not a problem.

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Both clamps fit easy and perfect into the hole grid as well as into the side openings. In addition there is a V groove, that helps fix work pieces on top.

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Although anyone can make a similar version of this worktop, I don’t think there’s much room for improvement and you still have to make your own hardware. Therefore EUR 79,- is a very reasonable price. Of course shipping and taxes are a concern, but this could probably be reduced if ordered in bulk.

 

[Alan m]

thanks for the review.

i am awaiting an email from him so that i can get one.
it looks very well made.

could you show it in use and how pieces interact with it.

 

[festoller]

Here you go:

Although the connection between Systainer and Systand is perfect, it depends on the weight of the Systainer underneath.

I forgot to mention the dimensions are exactly the same as a Systainer Sys 1. Therefore you can easily support a longer workpiece with a matching number of Systainers!

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[Alan m]

what is your opinion of this

 

[hasslefactor]

Very cool, Festoller - thanks for the review!

 

[ART at WORK]

Thnks for the review, it does look like a very good piece of equipment for those little jobs on site where you need to hold something down. I like the side holding aspect and the fact its the same hight as the Sys 1. Well thought through.
I will keep an eye open for the new T lock version when it comes out.

 

[mastercabman]

Pretty cool! 8)

 

[semenza]

Definetly looks well made. Some good ideas. A little less compact than some others though.

Seth

 

[Kev]

This is a nice concept - I'm thinking a t-loc version will be a future project for me!

 

[ajones]

hi Kev

    [welcome] to the fog join the growing group of antipodeans here.

 

[semenza]

This is a nice concept - I'm thinking a t-loc version will be a future project for me!

Hi,

Welcome to the FOG !  [smile]

Please post a thread on your MFT top when you get it built.

Seth

 

[Alan m]

i bought one of these  .
it is really well made
althow a bit dear it is worth it.

i still havnt got around to reviewing it (or using it much)

 

[bror]

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[Alan m]

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nice job.
are the sides flush or is there a bit of an overhang

 

[bror]

Thanks Alan
The dimensions are the same as the T-Loc 1, so there's no overhang

 

[Alan m]

presimed so but the pic is decieving.
cant wait to see more of it

 

[ART at WORK]

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Ok where can I get one, is this still from www.diafer.nl cos there was no mention on their website of the new T-Loc version.
Thanks

Pip

 

[peter halle]

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Ok where can I get one, is this still from www.diafer.nl cos there was no mention on their website of the new T-Loc version.
Thanks

Pip

Here is the thread about the new version:  http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-jigs-tool-enhancements/t-systand-t-loc-systainer-top-workbench/

You might want to click on the starter of that thread and send him a message.

Peter

 

[ART at WORK]

Here is the thread about the new version:  http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-jigs-tool-enhancements/t-systand-t-loc-systainer-top-workbench/

You might want to click on the starter of that thread and send him a message.

Peter
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Thanks Peter I just sent him an email and he quickly replyed
The T-systand costs €69,- excl 19% VAT in the shops in holland.
I can offer you the T-systand for the FOG introduction price of €65,- excl. shipping and VAT.
A fair price for such a lot of machining and material.
I am seriously thinking of getting one.
It was nice to have a FOG discount thrown in.

Pip