MOTM

I sent this earlier today, but it apparently didn't make it, so here it is:

In a message dated 10/22/99 11:49:39 AM, daveb@... writes:
>1. Need 12U, end buttable for a total of 24U (I misquoted my cab earlier,
>it's actually 24U). This takes care of top and bottom rails easily.

It sounds like 12U would be the best solution for all of us, given that we 
can't get them any wider.

>2. Need some workable solution for a center rail in a 2 module high cab.
>Gaps between the rows are NOT acceptable cosmetically. This system is too
>nice to allow that. So we need rails with short sharp radius bends, that
>have the holes spaced back from the edge such that you can bolt the module
>right to the edge of the rail. If the 12U rails mentioned in (1) above
>satisfy this criterion, then we can just use them bolted together back
>to
>back for the center rail.

It seems that gaps would only be a problem for those who don't use Larry's 
Magic Bus strip idea (since the bus itself would introduce a gap which would 
have to be dealt with) -- maybe we need to get a count on this to see if 
anyone other than Larry and I are interested in the bus.

Strength probably won't be an issue with two of the welded rails bolted 
together (or bolted to Larry's Bus strip) since they are so dang strong 
anyway, and will be stronger if the mounting flange is made wider, and 
stronger still when bolted together.

Here's a couple more thoughts: 

1) THE SLOPED CABINET PROBLEM. I do seem to remember there being a fair 
interest in having a sloped cabinet like the Moog 35. I wonder if the rails 
could be offered in <gulp> two different styles: one a 90 degree bend and the 
other a sloped bend. Maybe there's another way around this.

2) JOINING THE RAILS TO THE CABINET SIDES. Possibly using largish (maybe 3") 
"L" brackets -- this might also provide a solution to mounting the top and 
bottom rails in a sloped front cabinet configuration.

It seems as though there is an interest with cabinet rails. I know I'll be 
interested in seeing what Paul comes up with -- especially since I just ran 
out of room for more MOTM with my rack rails, and when Paul sends that 
miscellaneous box out to me....
John B.