Yet another Sysport build

[Gwerner]

Before undertaking a Sysport build using good plywood (need to build 6), I decided to make a practice run out of MDF. Huge shout out to MrBigerock and his great youtube videos. Got the cabinet put together tonight and will start on the drawers tomorrow. I plan on making this one mobile and adding some tool hooks, paper towel holder, and maybe a power strip to it so I can roll it up next to the workbench while working on a project.

Learned a lot while working this, mostly how to use the LR 32 and begin my conversion to measuring everything in metric. I do need to learn how to prevent my joints from drifting apart while using pocket screws. I used dominos in each panel hoping that would prevent the drift but it didn't. Anyone have any tips on keeping the joints flush when driving the pocket screws?

 

[travisj]

I have always driven the screws slowly and used corner clamps (mine are Jet) and/or the Rockler Clamp-It squares and several deep throat f-style clamps.  It can be tedious setting everything up, but IMO, a little extra time spent at that stage is better than the constant irritation the unevenness would cause me (I have some minor OCD issues - only with tools and fishing equipment...).

I really like the design of those cabinets and have watched MrBigerock's videos several times.  We are loosely planning on moving in a year so I am debating whether to build sysports or a chaos wall in the new space.  Please post more pictures as you go.

 

[Gwerner]

Had to take some time away from the shop but was finally able to get the cabinet boxes built and mounted. Used maple plywood and edge banded it in walnut. Time to start building the drawers.

 

[jroth33139]

Nice clean job in what seems like a very organized workshop.  Be sure to post the doors when you finish.  With regard to your pocket hole question, I have had good luck with the Kreg right angle clamp. i drill the holes in pairs next to each other, then use one for the clamp and drive the screw in the other.  Remove the clamp and then drive the second screw.  With practice and the right amount of clamping pressure, everything can line up nicely, especially if you use dominos. 

I made the switch to metric a couple of years ago and haven't looked back. Tons easier.  No more fractions!

 

[Davesbuildtips]

+1 for the right angle clamp and double screwing.

 

[#Tee]

ikea makes some perfectly sized melamine cabs for the sys. and the holes lines up perfectly for the sys az

 

[rvieceli]

ikea makes some perfectly sized melamine cabs for the sys. and the holes lines up perfectly for the sys az

Got a name or product number? Thanks

 

[Gwerner]

Finally got the cabinets finished and loaded up today. Now to decide what to fill the empty space with  [wink]

 

[Cheese]

Now to decide what to fill the empty space with  [wink]

Two more Festools...that's obvious.

Nice job, really like the RTS 400 T-loc. Makes that tool jump right out at you. I've tried to do the same with different colored T-locs but then I forget what color signifies what tool.

 

[00A00B00C]

Got a name or product number? Thanks

I would guess it's this. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00265458/
Looks like it could work. Didn't look at if the one in that link is the correct size but there are lots of other sizes.

 

[weekendwarrior]

Great job on the sysports!

How did the mobile sysport cart go?  Does the MDF hold up for a sysport?

 

[Gwerner]

Great job on the sysports!

How did the mobile sysport cart go?  Does the MDF hold up for a sysport?

The mobile cart went together great but I can't really say yet how well the MDF will hold up since I haven't really been using it much. I'm waiting on some more drawer slides so I can reinstall them in the mobile cart (I had to steal some out of it to finish the mounted sysports). I would imagine the MDF will be just fine in my application since it's only going to be used in shop.

 

[six-point socket]

Looks really nice, a job well done!

I'm currently working on a layout for a similar "sysport" that additionally to my systainer and future systainers can also house my l-boxxes.

Again, yours looks really nice and very well built!

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[Billy stray]

Finally got the cabinets finished and loaded up today. Now to decide what to fill the empty space with  [wink]

Hey looks good , I really want a black and yellow systainer, where did you get those ?
Billy

 

[mike_aa]

ikea makes some perfectly sized melamine cabs for the sys. and the holes lines up perfectly for the sys az

Got a name or product number? Thanks

[member=37561]#Tee[/member]
I too am interested.

Thanks, Mike A.

 

[Gwerner]

Finally got the cabinets finished and loaded up today. Now to decide what to fill the empty space with  [wink]

Hey looks good , I really want a black and yellow systainer, where did you get those ?
Billy

Lee Valley sells them.

 

[Billy stray]

K thanks guy

 

[P3cca]

Hello all

I am very interested in the IKEA solution as it would kill two birds with one stone [eek]

1.  I finally agree to take the Mrs to IKEA and then she is a happy bunny!
2.  I get an out of the box solution that I could begin using immediately (I am very very new to wood working and festool)!!!

If anybody could help me locate the item from he IKEA UK store then that would e greatly appreciated.  I have already search from the original link and I get the US IKEA site that I do not seem to be able to cross reference with the Europe site?

Thank you in Advance

 

[six-point socket]

Hi!

[member=58030]P3cca[/member]

Maybe take a look at the "METOD" series for Germany/Europe. Can't guarantee it though, but it seems to be the closest match.

-> http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/60260429/#/40246118

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[P3cca]

That is brilliant thank you for the link.

I have just checked the dimensions and unless I am missing a trick I do not think the IKEA cabinet would work and the wife is going to be gutted that I shall now refuse to take her to IKEA  [crying] [crying] [crying]

SYS AZ specs
•427 wide
•380 deep

IkEA "bodgit and scarper" solution
•400 wide (I presume this includes the wooden frame)
•370 deep (maybe work if we do not want a gay door blocking all of my green koolaid boxes!

Any other suggestions?