Will the systainer SYS-STF D125 work with non-festool 5" abrasives?

[JimB1]

I'm thinking about picking up a systainer for my sanding disks but I am using a Porter-Cable 5" ROS and was wondering if there were any posts or holders or whatever on the insert that would make it difficult to use with other brands of disks. I know festool has a different hole pattern on their disks.

Anyone have one that can let me know what the insert looks like?
Thanks
-Jim

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

There's no reason it shouldn't work with any 5" paper.

 

[Wood_Junkie]

I don’t know for sure.  But, the Festool discs are 125mm… which is actually 4.92”.
From this, and knowing how snugly most things are fit, I’d be worried about actual 5-inch discs.

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Should be plenty of room. I don't have any other paper here to test. Maybe one of our dealers on the forum can check it out and report back.

 

[Wood_Junkie]

If the insert doesn't work for 5" discs, you'd still be well served using a Systainer for storing them. 
Just make some inserts for the Systainer, a la this thread:
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/sandpaper-systainer/msg101803/#msg101803

 

[mikey2]

I just tried both Norton and Abranet 5" discs, both fit ok in the classic tray.  I cannot speak for the T-Loc tray in case it is different.

Since the pockets taper slightly toward the bottom. due to the way the tray is molded, I would not force the discs down to get as many as possible in each pocket.

 

[deepcreek]

I have the SYS-STF D125 for my 125mm paper but use more different grits than the five compartments so everything is co-mingled.

I really like Brice's photo from the attached thread so now I'm going to have to find a Systainer 2.