Video: Festool VAC-SYS

[copcarcollector]

Except for installing the hose in the foot valve there are no instructions on how to connect the units together.

Unfortunately typical for Festool... [sad] Even a basic diagram would not be all that hard to produce, even if they just loaded it onto the website and did not include it with each tool.

I have saved your picture to my hard drive.

 

[tjbnwi]

Except for installing the hose in the foot valve there are no instructions on how to connect the units together.

Unfortunately typical for Festool... [sad] Even a basic diagram would not be all that hard to produce, even if they just loaded it onto the website and did not include it with each tool.

I have saved your picture to my hard drive.

Honestly, limited instructions never bothered me. I enjoy figuring things out.

The more stuff I can break to learn how it works, the happier I am. [thumbs up]

Tom

 

[nclemmons]

[member=4105]tjbnwi[/member] Is there a special Sysinsert for a Systainer 4 to store the pump?

Even though it ships in a Classic Systainer, the Sys Vac SE-1 insert will work in a Sys-4 T-Loc.  Slight trimming of foam for two ribs with a knife - less than 30 seconds to make it fit. 

I've tried it and it does fit and closes easily.

 

[grbmds]

[member=4105]tjbnwi[/member] Is there a special Sysinsert for a Systainer 4 to store the pump?

Even though it ships in a Classic Systainer, the Sys Vac SE-1 insert will work in a Sys-4 T-Loc.  Slight trimming of foam for two ribs with a knife - less than 30 seconds to make it fit. 

I've tried it and it does fit and closes easily.

I was interested in the pump which doesn't ship in a Systainer. I doubt I'd spend the extra on a T-Loc for the SE1 itself as the VacSys base and accessory kit are both in Classic Sustainers and fit together OK.

 

[nclemmons]

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I was interested in the pump which doesn't ship in a Systainer. I doubt I'd spend the extra on a T-Loc for the SE1 itself as the VacSys base and accessory kit are both in Classic Systainers and fit together OK.
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[member=19734]grbmds[/member] - Sorry - the pump fits in a Sys4 T-Loc with no problem.  You do have to remove the two cord holders which snap on or off easily.

 

[tjbnwi]

Thanks Eric for taking the time to do the video. At first I was really surprised at the decay time of the vacuum once you switched off the pump, then I remembered that the vacuum cavity on the underside of the clamping unit is quite large and acts as a reservoir for a short time.

If a guy just bolted the clamping unit to a bench using the mounting holes instead, without using the vacuum applied to the base unit, I wonder how long the decay time would be then? Probably substantially less.  [tongue]

It is a really nice item though, I'm waiting on some Festo quick disconnects so that I can get mine up & running.  [cool]

I used the Vac Sys tonight by clamping it to my MFY with a couple of quick clamps. I had the smallest head on the SE-1 with a piece of maple on it.

It was 32 seconds from the time I shut the pump off to the time I could lift the maple off the fixture.

Tom

 

[Cheese]

Hey Tom, that's a good thing...thanks for the input...
I was a bit concerned if the average Joe would just screw it to their work bench without utilizing the additional vacuum volume contained inside the base. That could have been a potentially bad situation. 

 

[haleyranch]

I finally got to used my VAC-SYS yesterday that I ordered through the Tool Nut. This is my third order with Tool Nut and they are now my go to guys. Free shipping for everyone to include the ones like us outside the 48.

I assembled about 24 drawers last night using the VAC-SYS. No doubt I was well over 50% more efficient in the domino and assembly process by not using manual clamping. For the final assembly, I put the bottoms on the clamp and assembled the sides of the drawers around it while rotating it. Very slick.

Unfortunately the wife spotted the purchase on the credit card. I didn't do so well by the time dinner rolled around, but the good news she found a new purpose for it, and apparently she also likes the Kapex. I guess Festool doesn't warranty that.

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[Shane Holland]

[thumbs up]

 

[Musatoved]

Got to use mine vac-sys today, man what a nice tool I am loving it. My only regret is why we did't have it sooner I could of save so much time and so many projects would of been so much easier and faster oh well , I got it now really happy with it Good Job Festool!!!!!

 

[DrD]

Trying to figure out if 2-head version is worth extra $500(US).  Most of my work is cabinets and smaller built-ins.  Am thinking the 1-head with the extra vac attachments might be a better way to start.

 

[erock]

Trying to figure out if 2-head version is worth extra $500(US).  Most of my work is cabinets and smaller built-ins.  Am thinking the 1-head with the extra vac attachments might be a better way to start.

[member=19075]DrD[/member]

If you're doing cabinets and smaller projects then I would think just one head unit would work for you.  I think having the vacuum pad set is well worth the investment. No sense in limiting yourself to just one size pad.  If you'll be doing smaller projects then you'l want some of the smaller vacuum pads. 

Eric

 

[grbmds]

Trying to figure out if 2-head version is worth extra $500(US).  Most of my work is cabinets and smaller built-ins.  Am thinking the 1-head with the extra vac attachments might be a better way to start.

[member=19075]DrD[/member]

If you're doing cabinets and smaller projects then I would think just one head unit would work for you.  I think having the vacuum pad set is well worth the investment. No sense in limiting yourself to just one size pad.  If you'll be doing smaller projects then you'l want some of the smaller vacuum pads. 

Eric

In the short time I've owned the VacSys (beginning of March), I've used 3 heads already. I used the narrowest head for a small piece, the round head, and the biggest oblong head. I used it to hold assembled drawers while I was sanding the outsides. Vibration was non-existent (except on the shallowest drawer) and it was so easy to sand a side, release it, and do the next side. The sanding was done in a fraction of the time compared to clamping the pieces down on a table.

 

[erock]

Loving the VAC-SYS

Sanding my walnut glue up.  It's 525mm wide (20-5/8") X 1575mm long (62")

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Having fun in the shop!

Eric

 

[erock]

One more pic for ya.  Why not?  Sanding with the vac pad on a angle just showing off.

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Eric

 

[mike_aa]

[member=8352]erock[/member]
Quit tempting me!  LOL

That looks like a nice panel.  What's the build?

Stay warm, my friend.  With this current streak of cold weather, we've got a fire going in our stove over here.

Mike A.

 

[Scott B.]

Fun in the shop! Gotta love it. Thats a big part of my weekends too.

 

[erock]

[member=8352]erock[/member]
Quit tempting me!  LOL

That looks like a nice panel.  What's the build?

Stay warm, my friend.  With this current streak of cold weather, we've got a fire going in our stove over here.

Mike A.

[member=30413]mike_aa[/member]

Top secret build bro.  You'll have to wait for the video. [tongue]

Anytime you want to come on over and check out the vac says my doors are always open buddy.

Eric

 

[Flatsawn]

erock,
I appreciate the video as I do most of your others. I could consider this but for the life of me I can't figure out the benefit using this thing. It holds the material up off the table surface, and then?  I currently clamp material to the bench top.
I just don't get it.  [unsure]
It's not even the nearly $1500 I'd think the same if it were $100.
Maybe it's one of those things you have to experience it to appreciate it.

Mark

 

[mike_aa]

[member=5854]Flatsawn[/member]  [member=8352]erock[/member]
I'm not Eric, but I'd say your best bet is to try to get a chance to see it in person at a demo or a dealer.  Once you see it in action, you get a better idea of its usefulness.  It's really a time saver when it comes to being able to quickly position your work in the right place even if it's not flat on the bench.  That's my  [2cents]  What part of the country are you in? 

Mike A.