Festool workplace organisation and storage solutions #3

[@mikes6844]

Thanks Peter for your time and effort in producing these. I first came across the sys mft and likened it to a toy. Had one for 2 years now and it has been an invaluable aid. Nothing worse than try to cut unsupported items - doesn't look professional either. My vehicle is a hatchback car. The whole systainer thing has been an absolute must for me. I love seeing how other people use these items and that's why I appreciate what you do. Kindest regards Mike

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Mike, I knew that I would not be alone with the wrong initial perception of the Sys MFT. Many thanks for the kind words. Peter

[@eddraper]

I have my CTL-SYS on my Festool cart and it works great. It had exceeded my expectations in every way. Highly recommended!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Ed, It is an excellent extractor and, as I said to Ron, I am getting a lot of viewers telling me the same. Many thanks. Peter

[@kevinwells768]

same for me - works brilliantly on the festool plunge saw and my makita sander. Not so great on the chop saw, but a whole lot better than nothing.

[@ronh9384]

To quote a woodworker from KZbin... Simply Brilliant!!! I think his name is Peter... 😊 I too dismissed it as nothing I would use. I changed my opinion today. Thank you. A friend uses the Sysvac with an Oneida Dust Deputy attached to a 5 gallon bucket and he says it works great for him. Even with a router if it's not a big cut. He loves it.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Ron, I am getting loads of messages from people saying that they love this little extractor. Cheers. Peter

[@heritagejonery3879]

The SYS-MFT are great, I use mine when on little jobs, it's great to have a good clamping surface with you, I tend to just use it on the floor rarther than a huge stack. I also work on a farm so again it great to have a little bench with me to fix things in the corner of a field 😬

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I am with you all the way. It is a great little work aid and has saved my bacon on many occasions when I have been working away from base. Cheers. Peter

[@brattelid1]

Great - as always! Already have them and are satisfied. You just got to love Festool!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Krister, I did a lot of market research before producing this series of videos. I am pleased with the result and may buy more of their storage solutions. Cheers. Peter

[@jeffwaite7413]

Thank you Peter, I had the same first impression, but may pick the SYS MFT now.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Jeff, It is funny when I look back and I cannot explain why I initially discounted the Sys MFT as a serious tool. Cheers. Peter

[@twalsh1490]

Have been using those Irwin pull saws for years. Love them. Have four different versions. Great tip on pulling the handle for transport. Wish Irwin sold replacement blades. As you said they are not expensive. I just hate tossing a perfectly good handle when the blade loses its edge.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

They used to sell replacement blades and they should be put under pressure to bring them back as we should not be throwing so much plastic away. Peter

[@stuartdelamare4072]

Thanks from 🇬🇬Excellent information as ever

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Stuart, Thank you. Peter

very informative and inspiring video. Thanks for sharing.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Stephan. You are very kind. Peter

[@MultiWarrior63]

Thanks Peter, nice video buddy

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Ken, As always, you are amongst the first to check out my work. Many thanks. Peter

[@Norwegianwoodworker]

The Ctl Sys only lacks a cyclone in a sys 2 box. Then it would have been 100% :) Thanks for the video and info as always. TR

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi TR, I think that is an excellent idea and quite doable. Peter

[@stephengermroth2940]

Peter, You missed one of the best features of the Sys MFT my dear chap. A stack of Systainers with Sys MFT on top finishes out to be the exact height of the MFT 3! You can extend your work surface to infinity and beyond. I had some very delicate and odd-shaped museum pieces I was working on and don't know what I would have done without them!!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Stephen, I ran out of space in the video but if you look at the closing sequence (whilst the rock music is playing) you will see me showing just that. Thank you anyway as it does serve to highlight something that I left to the very end. Cheers. Peter

[@howimade3309]

brilliant! its one of those things i dont need but ill buy anyways

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I was nervous at first but am now absolutely convinced that these bits of kit are worth it. The one that shocked me was the Sys MFT as I had written it off in my mind and never even glanced at one in any of the shops. I then realised that I needed something after an uncomfortable (and very public) session on someone's doorstep whilst fitting a new lock. I am now a convert. Peter

[@peterkeckeis8457]

Helps me, Thanks.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Glad to hear that!

[@markjarman7819]

The ctl sys is a great little extractor. Very powerful for the size.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Mark, I agree. Now here is a tip...My wife uses mine almost as often as I do. It is perfect for the awkward places like the tops of wardrobes and backs of cupboards and chests of drawers. Peter

[@johnsammut8540]

Peter, Thank you I really enjoyed the vids. Ref the comments below about you being a Festool salesman I can see both sides. Personally I accept your disclaimer and dont see your channel as being primarily a review comparison site so it sits well with me however most of us cant afford to buy everything Festool (even if we wanted to) so we do need to look at other makes. John

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi John, Some people find it difficult to understand but I am quite clear that I only make videos about kit that I am prepared to recommend to my very best friend. It is that special person that I am talking to when I look into the camera. I am pretty relaxed about the comment. Peter

[@dpepke]

I agree, Peter, the sys-mft is really useful for on-site work. I use mine as a scrap bin for cutoffs when I install furniture. The handle hole is perfect for dropping small bits and pieces into while working.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi David, So you have a "Sys Postbox" Excellent. Peter

[@hovermotion]

I used the 240 volt sys vac for a few year's but sold it as the internal electronics failed just out of warranty (I did get it repaired by a friend). What do you think of the new 36v version?. Great vid..👍🏻

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I used to be able to borrow Festool kit so that I could make my videos but their policy has now changed. So, I have not seen the new battery Sys Vac. My mains Sys Vac is brilliant and I take it with me whenever I am working outside or doing work away from base. It is also brilliant for vacuuming out the car. Peter

[@jimfell4708]

Hi Peter you are always promoting Festool tools which are first class as I own a few myself, it would be nice to know the price we should be paying for this items which you never say many thanks Jim

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Jim, I learnt my lesson a while ago about prices. My KZbin channel gets about 145,000 hits each month from all over the world. People can easily do a quick Google search in their area for the local prices. I did break my rule with the CTL-Sys replacement bags as that is an area that I thought was going to be silly prices but they were quite reasonable. Cheers. Peter

[@cheesegrater2018]

Can you imagine the uproar if/when Festool decide to change the design of their systainers and the older models don't fit! :D :D :D

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I think that they must be locked in now - hopefully. Peter

[@kennywoods8713]

Peter I just cannot get my hose and lead in there nice and flat any tips.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Kenny, It is not easy. The trick that I find works is to get the hose in first. Push it in against the inside of the space forcing it to be in contact with the plastic wall of the storage area. At the corners try and squeeze the hose in as tight to the corner as possible. Continue in this way until you have to start a second layer where the hose is pushed against itself rather than the out wall. Always start at the bottom and work upwards. When the hose is in put the mains lead in. Good luck. Peter

[@steve24822]

Are you going to do a part 4 on the sys-mini? I haven't bought any yet but they look great.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I have no plans to do any further vac system videos. Peter

[@steve24822]

Sorry Peter, I don't mean vac systems. I mean the new mini systainers. They seem like a great addition to your systainer system videos.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I will try and get hold of some. Peter

[@HarveyJohnWillmott]

What are those black clamps that you used?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

They are the Festool MFT Fixed Clamps (product code 488030). They are not cheap but very useful. Peter

[@914m]

Hi Peter, I purchased one and never got on with it, I got it for sanding and a bit of ts55 work but it very quickly sets off the bypass valve in it which reduces suction I've never filled a bag anywhere near before setting it off, maybe mines faulty.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Ian, I think that you are expecting too much with the TS55 connected. I did mention this in the video. It would be fine for a quick or emergency cut but no more. Peter

[@kevinwells768]

works perfectly for my TS55, no complaints.

[@n0rth3rnlight]

I use mine with a Cyclone when in My workshop.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Mike, Now that makes sense. Peter

[@edwardsargent4432]

Peter you did not mention the air blower capability of the CTL - how do I contact you for a set of your plans?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Edward, I was pushed for space on the video as I try and keep them to about 15 minutes. Also, I am not a fan (pun?) of blown air in a workshop but I appreciate that any extractor has to have an exhaust port. To get plans I need an email address to which they will be sent. this is best done via a Private Message (PM). Follow this link: kzbin.info Hit the "About" tab then "Send Message". I am told that some tablets and mobile phones do not show all of this - that is out of my control. Peter

[@meaznet]

how does the sacrificial top get replaced? That would have been good to see.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Michael, I have not needed to do it yet but would suggest starting with a larger piece of MDF, perhaps enough for 2 tops. Then I would begin by creating the holes using the Parf Guide System (for accuracy). Then I would carefully router out the little recesses - probably using a template. This is a nice idea for a future video - thanks. Peter

[@meaznet]

More specifically, I should have said; how does it attach? is it just glued in place or is there an attachment that releases the sacrificial top? I will check out the Festool site.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Michael, There are some screws that go up from underneath. Peter

[@DiHandley]

Hi Peter. Don't you ever get tempted to just empty out the bag and reuse it?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi David, I used to do this with my CT26 before I got the cyclone. One has to ensure that no dust gets into the atmosphere during emptying and refitting and when the bag starts to get discoloured it must be thrown away. Peter

[@woodywood1951]

In fact, you now are a sales representative for festool. I used to really like your old videos. Not the new "commercials" one.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I think if you look carefully you will realise that I only make videos about kit that I am prepared to recommend to my very best friend. So, I am enthusiastic and try and point out how this or that tool might be useful. I also cover the key characteristics and specifications. Peter

[@mikehunt4375]

A crevice tool and Mrs Miggins :-)

[@rossaddison5342]

Good video, unfortunately festool products are out of the reach of the majority of people due to price.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Ross, I work with some young professionals, several of whom are doing apprenticeships, and they all aspire to owning some Festool kit and one or two of them have some items already. It is a good thing to have ambition and aspiration. I feel sorry for the really rich people who can have what they want as their lives will be void of the motivation and satisfaction of working hard for something really nice. Peter

[@idlersdream826]

Thanks Peter, the Sys MFT does look very useful, but I'm considering getting one of the Feskit MFT 2 Workstation tops, as it's a larger work surface, fits any Systainer and can be easily stored away. feskit.co.uk/product/feskit-mft-2-workstation/

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Interesting. Peter