Video: Making SYS Ports.

[erock]

As usual, I find your videos informative and entertaining!  I see  DIY Sysports in my future as I'm getting more "Festoys".  (Love the Carvex!! The LR 32 may be my next purchase.). 

After watching this video on the Sysports, I noticed the air line and and vac hoses mounted above your work surfaces.  Would you please comment on the length of the vac hose and if it is 27, 36, or 50 mm?  It looks like a 27mm to me and you have joined two or more together.  Festool has several connectors and it would be helpful to know what you used or prefer in your setup.  Going to run air drops in my garage soon instead of dragging the hose(s) from the compressor.  A search on the FOG shows many DIY boom arms for supporting the vac hose and I have thoughts on that subject also.  Also considering a six foot version, Paulk style, work bench to double as an out feed table for my table saw and as an assembly table.

My grandfather was a professional carpenter.  I'm a professional sawdust maker.

MAN !  I'm sorry.  I missed this post. 

Here is a pic of my boom arm.....

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I have two 27mm hoses connected to my CT26.  I took the tool end off of the hose that connects to the CT and replaced it with
a Hose Sleeve-Rotating Connector (the same connector that goes into the CT)  part number 452 892,  then used a Anti-static connector sleeve, part number 493 047 to connect the two 27mm hoses.

Hope this helps man.  So sorry for taking so long in responding !   

Eric

 

[erock]

Hi Eric,

I finally got the material for building some (3) sys-ports, just waiting drawer sliders any day now. Was just curious since you have so many, do you have away of interlocking them together to stay that way or do you just leave free in one place. Just curious. Keep up the good videos.

Cheers

No I don't have a way to keep them in place.  You could use locking casters.  But the weight of the sys ports keeps them in place. 

Just a thought, and this is off the top of my head.....if you're looking for a way to lock them together and keep them in place,  maybe try some good sized rare earth magnets counter sunk into the sides of the sys ports? 

Personally, I wouldn't want to try to connect two sys ports together with out a way that they could break away cleanly just incase I forgot that I had them connected.  You know what I mean?

Hey man!  Have fun with the build process!  PLEASE share pics when you get them done!    [wink]

Eric

 

[GPowers]

Great video and I love the use of the LR32 for the slides. Did not think of mount the slides to the sides BEFORE assembling the cabinet.

One question, said you used 5mm euro screws then you referred to 6.3 euro screws. Which work best? I assume 13mm long.

 

[erock]

Great video and I love the use of the LR32 for the slides. Did not think of mount the slides to the sides BEFORE assembling the cabinet.

One question, said you used 5mm euro screws then you referred to 6.3 euro screws. Which work best? I assume 13mm long.

Greg, 

The actual size of the Euro screw is 6.3 X 13mm.  So drilling the 5mm hole  and using the 6.3mm screw gives you the bite you need to hole the slide or hinge/hinge plate if using for doors in place.

Eric

 

[T.Tom]

Hey Eric.  No need for apology!!  I appreciate the inspiration you've given me to try different things and methods.  Festool should regard you as the "Ambassador of the sales force"!  Since joining this forum, the 500 domino, domino selection, ts55, MFT/3, about 12 clamps, 1400 router, LR 32, Carvex, rails, CT 36, and several I have forgotten all reside here.

I just bought an LR 32 and a Carvex to go with my other "Festoys".  Don't have as many of the Festools as you do, but  buy when I see a need for a project I'm interested or involved in.  The ironic part is I went to the Atlanta IWF show back in 2000 and didn't buy anything from Festool and that was the first time I had ever seen them.  Can you imagine beating "Uncle Bob" out of his dealership?  [smile]  According to what he says on his web site, he started in 2003 and he and the other dealers I've purchased from do a good job.  I went to the show again this past summer, but again it's need for a project that drives my purchase.  The need is there for a sysport, so......guess what the next project is.  Got the toys, now I got to make some noise.  Copied the measurements from your post on sysports.

Short story on my Rotex 90 and 150 is I was sanding the basement stairs with another brand and couldn't breathe.  That says nothing about the stairwell and the dust all the way up the walls.  Bought the Rotex 90 and then the 150.  WOW!  What a difference.  A new born baby's butt should be that smooth.  Love them!

Thanks for the information on the boom arm and the hoses!  I see another Festool order in my future.  The BEST thing about this forum is the exchange of thought, help, or mentoring from around the globe.  See the need or idea of someone else and be inspired to come up with another adaption. 

By the way, I purchased some of the Pro full extension slides and like them.  Which hinges, screws and other hardware do you prefur and do you have a link to the seller(s)?  Never have used the 5 by 13mm flat head Posi screws.  When I get ready to make some more cabinets with drawers, I plan on putting locks on some drawers to keep grandkids out of harm.  Been looking at the depth for the threads and the nut for attaching the locks to the drawers.

The input or experience from everyone on this forum is appreciated by me.  Hope this is the year you get the new shop completed and figure all of us are waiting to see it take form.  I AM!     

Thanks, Tom

 

[erock]

Hey Eric.  No need for apology!!  I appreciate the inspiration you've given me to try different things and methods.  Festool should regard you as the "Ambassador of the sales force"!  Since joining this forum, the 500 domino, domino selection, ts55, MFT/3, about 12 clamps, 1400 router, LR 32, Carvex, rails, CT 36, and several I have forgotten all reside here.

I just bought an LR 32 and a Carvex to go with my other "Festoys".  Don't have as many of the Festools as you do, but  buy when I see a need for a project I'm interested or involved in.  The ironic part is I went to the Atlanta IWF show back in 2000 and didn't buy anything from Festool and that was the first time I had ever seen them.  Can you imagine beating "Uncle Bob" out of his dealership?  [smile]  According to what he says on his web site, he started in 2003 and he and the other dealers I've purchased from do a good job.  I went to the show again this past summer, but again it's need for a project that drives my purchase.  The need is there for a sysport, so......guess what the next project is.  Got the toys, now I got to make some noise.  Copied the measurements from your post on sysports.

Short story on my Rotex 90 and 150 is I was sanding the basement stairs with another brand and couldn't breathe.  That says nothing about the stairwell and the dust all the way up the walls.  Bought the Rotex 90 and then the 150.  WOW!  What a difference.  A new born baby's butt should be that smooth.  Love them!

Thanks for the information on the boom arm and the hoses!  I see another Festool order in my future.  The BEST thing about this forum is the exchange of thought, help, or mentoring from around the globe.  See the need or idea of someone else and be inspired to come up with another adaption. 

By the way, I purchased some of the Pro full extension slides and like them.  Which hinges, screws and other hardware do you prefur and do you have a link to the seller(s)?  Never have used the 5 by 13mm flat head Posi screws.  When I get ready to make some more cabinets with drawers, I plan on putting locks on some drawers to keep grandkids out of harm.  Been looking at the depth for the threads and the nut for attaching the locks to the drawers.

The input or experience from everyone on this forum is appreciated by me.  Hope this is the year you get the new shop completed and figure all of us are waiting to see it take form.  I AM!     

Thanks, Tom

Hey Tom, 

The hinges that I use a lot are GRASS hinges, because they are readily available at a local woodworking store near me (Cleveland Tool and Cutter). 
They don't do internet sales, they are a little behind the times, LOL.  And the same goes for the Euro screws, I buy them from Cleveland Tool and Cutter, so no link for them.  Sorry buddy.

A search on eBay or Amazon will get you headed in a good direction.  I think Woodcraft sells Euro screws. 

You're correct, this is a great site for ideas and help.

Hope you can share some of your projects with us.  Take care!

Eric

 

[erock]

Eric, how crucial is that 13mm depth on the screw? I can get 10mm very local and for a good price.

I think 10mm would work just fine. I think you'll get plenty of bite with that screw. 

I use the 13mm long screw because they are available locally for me.

And don't forget to share pics of your sysports!!!!    [wink]

Eric

 

[NL-mikkla]

Any pictures to show already Cochese?

I'm gathering information to start with my build soon and trying to figure out how many systainers will fit in one port.
I saw in the video's different configurations and trying to find as many as possible.
Think I will need at least 35 drawers...

 

[andreasg]

Great post! And Eric is as usual.. un-usually (not for him) helpful

Occasionally  do some paid work it other peoples home. And in order to keep a nice an clean workspace, I´m thinking of building a portable SysPort or two. And to get it lighter I will saw out some large part of plywood. Sort of in the style that Ron Paulk builds his workbench. Possible to "see" what I mean without any visuals from me?

And any comments/thoughts on this

 

[mouppe]

Great post! And Eric is as usual.. un-usually (not for him) helpful

Occasionally  do some paid work it other peoples home. And in order to keep a nice an clean workspace, I´m thinking of building a portable SysPort or two. And to get it lighter I will saw out some large part of plywood. Sort of in the style that Ron Paulk builds his workbench. Possible to "see" what I mean without any visuals from me?

And any comments/thoughts on this

I get what you are thinking but don't see the point. After all, the systainers themselves are portable. I made my sysports robust but on wheels should I need to move them around, but when I need to take a tool out of the workshop, I just take the systainer itself.

 

[andreasg]

Well, the idea has come because we live in the house as we renovate. All my tools are downstair (with an exit to the garage). A sysport would make my girlfriend a little happier, since it would mean less tools on the floor, and every other flat surface where I put them.. hehe This means that I would use the sysport also as storage for small tools. Making a couple of drawers on the top for this. And making holes on the top, as the MFT has, in case I need to clamp down something.

My wish for getting the weight down must be seen in the light of me haven't built on yet, and therefor do not now how much they will end up having for a weight. But I do see myself dragging them up and down stairs. Because of size, a lighter weight would make is easier to avoid bumping into things and leaving scratches..

I can add, the kind of work I will do at first will be redecorating/painting. And one of the reasons I have fallen into the green-stuff is among other good reasons, dust control. And my thoughts are that being organised in other peoples homes will add more impressed customers [smile]

Ps. have in mind in Norwegian when you see my english

 

[Scorpion]

Occasionally  do some paid work it other peoples home. And in order to keep a nice an clean workspace, I´m thinking of building a portable SysPort or two. And to get it lighter I will saw out some large part of plywood. Sort of in the style that Ron Paulk builds his workbench. Possible to "see" what I mean without any visuals from me?

And any comments/thoughts on this

If I get what you're saying, it sounds like you want to build an MFTC without the top.

 

[andreasg]

I have definitively seen, and bookmarked where to buy those drawings My only concern would be it might be a little big for the stairs here. Pretty sure even the stairs are bigger "over there" And my "hybrid sysport" could act as a regular sysport in my small workshop. If it would be more like a carpenters work that I should do, that table is perfect. I´m thinking more space for a few sanders and extras, some shelfs for paintboxes, and drawers for small tools.

And also, a regular sysport size could easier been moved around from room to room when filled with tools.

I´m not good at any sort of "sketchup-software". But I think I´ll freestyle a version, and come back here with pictures in a few weeks when I had the time to do this A sheet of plywood and 4 wheel are already in my shop.

Thanks for your answers, and a reminder about that cool MFT table

 

[NL-mikkla]

Big thanks to [member=8352]erock[/member] for the very informative videos.
It was my first run with the LR32, and luckily I had no mistakes!!
Enough lefts and rights etc etc
Ended up making six pieces and still have systainers left.... Within the next few weeks I will crank out a few more [tongue]

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