MOTM

jlarryh@... writes:

>>I actually found some metal ones that are just U channel that fit perfect 
also.  However, they had two problems.  One of those problems is probably 
shared by these.
 
1 - shared problem.  The material between the modules is too thick and the
modules will no longer fit a standard rail
2 - Unique problem to the metal - even at only 1/8 inch wide, they covered
some screen that is close to the edge on 1Us.<<

Since I don't have metal rails to try it with I can't say for sure, but I 
believe this doesn't share the same problem.  The wood is very thin, only 
about 1/32" thick on the part that separates the modules.  So if you have 
less than a 1/32" gap between modules, then you are out of luck.

You're right, the wood doesn't have the 2nd problem.  The total width of the 
separator is 3/16", which is just perfect and doesn't cover any silkscreen.

But here is a possible problem.  What happens if I want to pull out a module 
that is not on the end of a row of modules?  I don't know, because this 
particular I-beam shape kind of locks the modules together.  So I may just 
have to remove modules from the edge of the case up to the module I want to 
remove if I need to do that.  Or I was thinking perhaps cutting off a leg to 
make it a J-beam shape might help.  Or if there is enough friction, just a 
T-beam shape that could just be pushed inbetween the modules.  I'm starting 
to wonder if there's a plastic store around here.  If so, I might be able to 
make my own.  It might require some delicate Dremel work though.

-Elhardt