SawStop has been bombarding my social media feeds with ads about their new Systainer tool boxes, touting the “system” approach.
Some of SawStop’s ads and the special landing page declare “Premium Tools, Premium System.”
The SawStop Revolution miter gauge Systainer seems the most interesting, featuring a deep custom-cut foam insert for keeping everything neat and tidy and protected.
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I never before thought that my miter gauges need their own tool boxes, but they sure are bulky and awkward to store away.
SawStop also has one for their dado stack.
At this time, you have the option to get the miter gauge and dado set with or without Systainer tool cases.
As SawStop is owned by the same company that also owns Festool and Tanos, it’s not a huge surprise that they now have their own customized Systainers.
It is a bit strange that SawStop advertises how Systainers are “perfect for organizing your woodworking tools,” while these are the only two they offer.
Maybe this is just the start, and SawStop will start selling more Systainer tool and accessory cases separately.
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Looking around, it looks like you can buy the dado case separately for $99, and the miter gauge case for $169.
Judgements about Systainer cases aside (I’ve grown to dislike their flimsiness and dearth of options), I like that i) SawStop isn’t forcing customers to buy a case with their accessories (yet), and ii) they’re selling the Systainers separately so you can buy one later should you choose to. It’s good to have options.
Johnathon
I don’t really see the utility of packing away my miter gauge in such a gigantic space inefficient container inside a shop. If I was taking it to site work *maybe* but that’s still really bulky.
The dado case I rather like. Especially since it keeps all the bobs together like the insert plate and the and the reference sheet. It’s small enough that it would be good for on-site but probably worth the space in the shop as well.
Robert
Since the Sawstop Revolution miter gauge is close to $500, and the only reason I can see for paying so much is for precision, I can definitely see the value of the systainer case with customized foam to protect it and it’s precision.
Peter
Good point Robert.
Robert
Stuart, I think you are signaling what you want for Father’s Day:
“ At this time, you have the option to get the miter gauge and dad set with or without Systainer tool cases.”
Stuart
No, was just missing an “o” (thanks!)
Frankly speaking, I think the SawStop dado set is best-justified as a one-stop “don’t have to think about it” option. Users willing to do some research can get high quality dado sets for a lot less money from other brands.
So no, it’s not on my wishlist.
Bonnie
I can see these making sense for their job site saws. Seems unlikely to be lugging their top-end dado and miter gauge to the job site though.
Peter
I do not really follow the flimsy take on these boxes similar to the Bosch ones.
I would phrased it as strong as needed.
They are designed more for the Euro market where they are used for taking tools in vans to
indoor job sites.
They are not designed to be thrown in an open truck bed brought to an exposed to the elements job site.
Don’t get me wrong I can appreciate the build for tough of a pack out box.
Just for me they are overkill and the Systainer are a much better fit.