[BC] Custom Racks...

[Burt I. Weiner]

Be sure the space between the rails will allow you to pass the widest 
chassis and any mounting scres you might encounter.  Do not hang the 
rails using wood screws or even lag bolts as they'll work lose over 
time.  I've done the same thing you're talking about and I've always 
used at least1/4x20 bolts with flat washers, lock washers and 
nuts.  It's amazing how fast the weight builds up along with the 
torque applied to the rails.  If using nuts on the back is a problem, 
then at least use T-Nuts.  Try and use bolts with hex heads so if you 
ever have to tighten them up you can possibly get in with a box or 
open end wrench.  It's a real nightmare if you have to unload a rack 
to tighten rails.   You might also consider a set of rails for the 
rear, about 75% back from the front as well for carrying out of site 
equipment and the rear weight of heavy items.  Showing your cabinet 
maker a "working" rack as a template is an excellent idea.

Burt

>Any professional sound/music place has them. Make sure your cabinet
>maker knows that these rack rails will be supporting heavy equipment.
>It would be good if you have a rack the can examine and measure. As an
>amatuer woodworker/cabinet maker, it always helps to have a good
>template. Best of luck.
>
>--
>Douglas B. Pritchett
>radiofool at gmail.com
>
>On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 12:42 PM, Phil Parr <philparr at consolidated.net> wrote:
> >   We are converting our garage in to a large kitchen and building 
> a new garage so we have a cabinet maker here. He says He can build 
> me some new equipment racks and I am going to let Him. My question 
> is, where can I get those metal strips that actually hold the 
> equipment. The ones with holes already drilled in them?
> >
> >   Thanks, Phil Parr.