[linux-audio-user] [OT] DIY Racks

[Steve Harris]

On Wed, Jan 12, 2005 at 09:03:59PM -0600, Spencer Russell wrote:
> So, I'm the proud new owner of a rackmount computer, with
> rackmount LCD monitor purchased off of eBay. I'm hopefully soon
> to be the owner of an equally snazzy rackmount multichannel I/O.
> I am not, however, in posession of a rack in which to mount my
> new toys. So I'm thinking of building one myself. Especially
> because I'd like to have one that accomodates the monitor as well
> as the gear, and an eventual rackmount mixer, and I haven't seen
> one that would organize things in a usable way. Has anyone built
> their own racks before? It doesn't seem too complicated, but I
> thought I'd see if there are any common pitfalls I might miss.
> The hard part is going to be trying to make a roadworthy rack,
> but I might leave that as a separate project, once I get this
> under my belt. If anyone has any ideas on a DIY road rack, they'd
> be appreciated. 

You can buy pre-milled rack rail from large electronics shops, just screw
it to the left and right front sides of a cabinet.

You have to be carefull to get the allignment just right, but its not too
hard.

Alternativly Quikloc make a rnage of modular rack gear, I expect you
can make what you want out of that.

- Steve