[R-390] Alternative to Rack Screws...

[Jim Brannigan]

While we are on the subject of racks, parts, etc.
This is an interesting site.  They custom fabricate racks for your non-rack
mount radios.

I'm thinking about one for my Heath SB-220 (non-SB-230) amp.

Jim


http://www.middleatlantic.com/rsh/rshcus2.htm
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Melland, W9WIS" <w9wis@charter.net>
To: <r-390@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 12:57
Subject: [R-390] Alternative to Rack Screws...


> I found utilizing regular rack screws in my CY-979 cabinet was sort of a
> pain.  A better solution for me was a cool rack mounting knob system by a
> small company called Rack Release Systems.
>
> The rack screw kits come with a black oxide 10-32 "stud" that screws into
> the cabinet.  It makes lining things up very easy if you take the rig
in/out
> of the cabinet... especially if your holes don't line up perfectly.  The
kit
> also contains a black plastic/nylon washer and the nice knurled knob.
>
> They are available in hex or knurled round and standard or extra length.
I
> have both and the extra length works best for CY-979 cabinets.
>
> Here is their web page:
> http://www.rackrelease.com/QuickReleaseRackScrewsExtendedRoundCap.asp
>
> The link to my R-390A pics on my web page show how they look with the
> cabinet: http://webpages.charter.net/w9wis
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike, W9WIS
>
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