uses for systainers

[Alan m]

hi all
i would like to start a thread were people can put their set ups and ones they liked of systainers and things they put in them.

this is a typical example.
a systainer set up for your pneumatic nail gun

Pneumatic nail gun systainer

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[Alan m]

here is a systainer with a knock down light

knock down light

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[Alan m]

or a set of systainers full of all the tools for a particular job

job site tool kit

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[Frank Pellow]

That`s a good idea Alan.  I will place photos of some of my systainer adaptations into this thread over the next little while, starting now with this one:

Milwaukee Hammer Driull and Bits  (in a systainer 2)

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[Brice Burrell]

Pocket hole setup, small Kreg jig, clamps, screws and plugs in a Sys2.

 

[USPcompact]

Sys1 suppressor case.

No pictures.  ;D

 

[Alaska Ranger]

Good idea for a thread, and I hope we get all sorts of innovative uses.

My last non-standard use for Systainers was as a variant of the jacks used to assist in hanging cabinets.  I purchase a JetDust Filtration System, and needed to elevate it to the four ceiling hooks I had positioned on my 10'-high shop ceiling. No way for this lightweight to lift it by himself....

So the DFS went atop my scaffolding platform, which got it about 3 feet or so from its goal.  Then one set of systs went below one side of the DFS, then a higher one on the other, then another on the first side.... etc., etc., "zigzagging" its way to within inches of the ceiling, at which time I could manipulate it into its final place. 

I thought of taking photos of the process, but decided if I ever posted about it - as now - words would suffice.

The reason I order [crying]ed as many Fogtainers as I did was in order efficiently to create a rolling work trailer, as I always am building or fiing something on my 8-acre compound, on which I have about fifteen buildings. My thoughts were to have a workbench/chopsaw/vise/welding area/portable genset etc., and the 'tainers would make for efficient slide-ins.  Now, if only those Fogtainers would EVER SHOW UP! [crying]

 

[Wonderwino]

A Sys1 converts a CT33 into a handy beverage cart...

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[Ken Nagrod]

Nice Alex, but since I don't see a straw in there, where do you store the glasses?

 

[semenza]

Saaaaaay now, those first three look very familiar 

Link away! More to come.  [cool]

Seth

 

[Alan m]

i know you are the systainer god SRSemenza . i could not find them on this forum so i decided to share . create work

 

[semenza]

i know you are the systainer god SRSemenza . i could not find them on this forum so i decided to share . create work

Thanks, not sure I deserve the title.  There are plenty of others using / modifying them in much more involved ways than I am.

Here are a couple more--

Compact cleaning set moved into a Sys - II

Use of rectangular holes for hose holder -

 
http://www.talkfestool.com/vb/creative-solutions/2157-vac-hose-holder.html

Seth

 

[FestFan]

Great idea to make a post for special systainer uses. This is my contribution:

Systainer jobsite radio
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Jobsite radio in systainer.mpg
I'm still working on the coffeemaker inside. It'll finished some day. By then; I'll post again.

Systainer mod for router bits
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Small systainer mod for jigsaw blades
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Currently I'm 'working' (which means that I threw it in a corner somewhere untill I find the time to pick it up again) on a 5" abrasive disc systainer in a T-lock size II, a T-lock systainer II where I can combine my Rotex&ETS 125 in and a T-lock systainer size I for my RTS 400&LS 130. As soon as it is finished I'll make pictures and post them here.

 

[nclemmons]

This Systainer 1 keeps my MicroFence and accessories in order.  It uses the diced foam insert and has a bunch of holes I drilled into it to accommodate screws, posts, etc.

Owners manuals are held in the top of the systainer with rubber bands.

If you are not familiar with MicroFence, go to www.microfence.com.  Great set of router accessories for inlay, circles, dados, mortises, and other uses.

neil

 

[nclemmons]

This Systainer 1 uses the Tanos drill insert for a Fein Multimaster.

I debated the Fein insert, but it requires a Sys 2 and I didn't want to take the extra space up in my stack when I could fit it in a Systainer 1.  Baggies help with the abrasive and blades organization.

neil

 

[fritter63]

This Systainer 1 keeps my MicroFence and accessories in order.  It uses the diced foam insert and has a bunch of holes I drilled into it to accommodate screws, posts, etc.

Owners manuals are held in the top of the systainer with rubber bands.

If you are not familiar with MicroFence, go to www.microfence.com.  Great set of router accessories for inlay, circles, dados, mortises, and other uses.

neil

that's pretty sweet.

I was planning to put mine in a mini-sys/2 since I only have the circle cutting parts. Maybe I should move up to a sys/1 and plan for expansion...  [wink]

Then again, with the rail guide for OF 1400, I'm not sure I see much use for the micro-fence duplicate functionality.

Thoughts?

 

[nclemmons]

I find it comes down to accuracy and repeatability.  MicroFence is outstanding for creating a dado that is the exact width of a panel, for example.  I have the Festool rail and will route with the router attached, but I use a MicroFence adapter instead of the Festool one.  I did a project where I needed consistently spaced flutes and it worked very well to dial them in.  It's also excellent for accurate inlay dados, where the inlay is a different width than the router bit.

Depends on what you build and accuracy desired.  If it's largely casework and construction, the Festool edge guides are very good.  But if it's finer furniture or details, MicroFence could be a consideration.

neil

 

[LostInTheWood]

Full size powered vac head in a sys 2 with some attachments.

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[Brice Burrell]

Full size powered vac head in a sys 2 with some attachments.

More info on that powered vac head please.

 

[LostInTheWood]

The vac head is your basic central vacuum accessory.  You can find them anywhere.  I use it for RRP.  The make on mine is a Dust Care.  They call it a power nozzle.  The make really doesn't matter because they are all pretty much the same unless you go high end name brand.  What you do need to look for is a unit with the switch on the head itself so you can just plug it into your CT.  And get the longest cord you can get.  Mine came with a standard handle-length cord, but I swapped it out with a super long cord from a junked upright house vac which was perfect for the 3m hose.  I also had to mod the tube/handle connector to accept the Festool vac tubes. For me, a 1 1/2" solvent tailpiece and a hose clamp did the trick.  I got this head, new, on fleabay for $40.  Way cheaper than the $230 you pay for the bosch or fein and it uses standard vac parts, so it is easy and cheap to repair if needed.      It has a light, too, so you can tell the inspector that it helps you see the lead dust