Systainers?

[Michael Burnside]

George and Edward both have good points but ultimately it's like Jim says, it's a subjective choice at the end of the day. There is some loss in efficiency using them vs. drawer storage. That said, one particularly thoughtful choice for the newer Systainers are the integrated rails for drawer slides, either custom or Festool brand. I used the relatively inexpensive versions (about ~40 bucks for 4 pairs) and they actually worked very well. I was surprised at how compact, durable and easy to install they were.

I'm also a fan of the Packout system by Milwaukee for larger boxes, drawers, bins and accessories, but those are very much as George points out, only meant if you have the space. They're more durable but a lot less efficient for space. In a pinch I used a Packout box to rest my friend's motorcycle on to fix a flat. Yea, they're tough LOL.

[Rich Engelhardt]

Systainers are more than just a plastic box for storing tools.
They are also the functional packaging for those tools.

To understand the importance of that, you have to become familiar with German recycling law, from 1972 to present.

This page from Festool Australia https://www.festool.com.au/news/SYST...rial-and-waste gives a hint of what Festool used to stress on their websites.

I used to wonder why Festool was so expensive and why I had to pay for an expensive container I had no real use of. I looked into it (2006) and found out the Systainer wasn't something optional. In order to comply with German and later EU packaging laws, they had to be used.

[George Yetka]

In the past I let them pile up as I purchase new tools and when I have a stack of 6 or more I post them for sale. If the pile is high enough I usually get a free tool out of it. I find myself wanting to hold on to the 2 cxs 12 systainers. They have a nice organizer built into the lid
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[Jim Becker]

In the past I let them pile up as I purchase new tools and when I have a stack of 6 or more I post them for sale. If the pile is high enough I usually get a free tool out of it. I find myself wanting to hold on to the 2 cxs 12 systainers. They have a nice organizer built into the lid
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My CSX-18 came with the same organizer lid and I've already taken advantage of that when I was at my daughter's apartment to assemble a new bed frame for her as I had to adapt the old headboard to the new frame.

[Keith Outten]

I only have one Festool Systainer, it resides on a shelf since I brought my 6" sander home.
I have no use for the Systainer so I think i will offer it as a FreeStuff Prize here.

I have decided to reduce the size of my tool inventory, mostly because the number of tools and machines have now outgrown the space in my workshop. Seems like a good way to solve a problem and help others here at The Creek.

[Edward Weber]

I only have one Festool Systainer, it resides on a shelf since I brought my 6" sander home.
I have no use for the Systainer so I think i will offer it as a FreeStuff Prize here.

I have decided to reduce the size of my tool inventory, mostly because the number of tools and machines have now outgrown the space in my workshop. Seems like a good way to solve a problem and help others here at The Creek.

While I have no interest in sustainers, I find your situation and solution to be very altruistic.

[Keith Outten]

Thanks Ed, I will definitely be adding to the list of things to donate as time goes by.

[Lee Ludden]

I have a small shop, and I purchased a lot of Systainers before I ever bought a Festool tool. I keep tools organized by project type, so when I need to do something around the house or offsite, I can know I have everything I need to do the job. Electrical, copper plumbing, PVC plumbing, drywall, painting, masonry drilling, etc. Things I don’t do every day, and don’t want to forget something important.

Even inside my shop, I keep all the accessories for the tools in the systainer with the tool. My shop is more of a general shop, so I might do automotive work, machine work, welding, 3D printing, or woodworking in there, so some tools may go a long time between uses. The systainers keep them organized and out of the way.

Lee

[William Hodge]

I like it. I'm going to outfit my shop. As seen of FB Marketplace.






$100

Festool systainers. All sizes many different styles

Holbrook, NY