MOTM

> From: "Tkacs, Ken" <Ken.Tkacs@...>
> First, are there any mass-produced 19" racks that aren't 2-feet deep that
> would be appropriate? 10" depth max is really preferred. 8" would be
better.

If you are looking for a portable rack, I think the SKB that others have
confirmed is probably a great choice.  If you are not looking for portable,
I have one I am using now for my MOTM.  It is 44 spaces tall (yep, almost 7
feet) and stands self supporting from the floor.  It is like many of the
"open" racks you may have seen. And this one is "designed" to be open, but
they just happened to make it 8" from front to back lips with both sides
set up with rack holes.  Mine has Paul's rails in it and is all set for 60
units of MOTM with 14 spaces for regular rack gear if you are willing to
have some of it near the floor.  I got some of that VERY thin project
aluminum 2' X 3" sheets at the hardware store and cut a back that just
bolts on to the regular rack holes with about 6 screws for each piece so it
is fully dust proof yet easily accessible for the back.

If I was smart, I would leave my MOTM in this rack.  It takes VERY little
floor space and is almost the perfect size.  However, I am a dumb stooge
and plan to build a cabinet soon (soon being defined as before the weather
gets warm again).  So, by next summer I hope to sell this rack to some
lucky MOTM'er who is not planning to gig his stuff.  I mean you could, but
you would need a station wagon to haul it.

These racks are commercially available, but expensive.  I got mine from the
"we don't need it anymore pile" at work.  Check in with your local utility
or telephone company to see if they are getting rid of any.  Or, order one
new and OPEN up your pocket book REAL wide (about 2 VCOs worth).

Larry (cabinet making stooge) Hendry