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That's exactly what I intend to do. Thanks again for suggesting Vector.


Rob



On Thursday, October 7, 2004, at 04:16 PM, Gary Chang wrote:

>
> rob,
>
> Is it not possible to Dremel the holes at the top and bottoms of the
> end panels to allow the T-strut to move 1/32 inch (up on the upper
> strut, down on the lower one), giving you the alignment that you are
> seeking?
>
> All of my experiences with the Vector stuff have been on custom
> mounting - Neve Modules, the Wiard.  Many of the Vector parts are
> great, but, unless you are trying to mount modules made of vector
> components, some modification is necessary.  Using their stuff puts
> you a lot closer than you were before, IMHO.
>
> gary
>
> --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, Rob Hoffman <robmix@e...> wrote:
> > Ahh !!!!!!!!!!!!! After spending the afternoon at Vector and coming 
> up
> > with what we thought was a workable non-custom solution, the kit I
> > brought home isn't right. Wiard 300 modules are exactly 6U and the
> > holes are drilled very close to the edge which makes it difficult,
> > hopefully not impossible, to fit into standard 6U subracks. The
> > T-struts mounted in a 6U enclosure end up being about 1/16" too 
> short.
> > Fun . . . . . .
> >
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >
> >
> > On Friday, September 24, 2004, at 05:41 AM, Gary Chang wrote:
> >
> > > Ok,
> > >
> > > Now that the power is taken care of (presumably), the other issue 
> is
> > > creating an enclosure for you modules.
> > >
> > > The most daunting task - attaching the modules can be achieved
> > > relatively simply by utilizing the Vector Electronics T-Strut, 
> which
> > > is an aluminum extrusion that has a slot made for T-Nuts, which 
> are a
> > > specially made square 4-40 nut that are designed slide in this 
> slot.
> > >
> > > The T-Strut is about one inch wide (a slot in both ends).  This 
> allows
> > > you plenty of material to drill or weld or glue to attach them to a
> > > suitable cabinet.
> > >
> > > It comes in standard rack mount kits, with all the other stuff 
> (sides,
> > > tops, bottoms, etc., or as raw 60" stock (4 per order).
> > >
> > > I learned about these guys while trying to mount 26 NEVE 3104 mic
> > > pre/eq modules years ago, and have used them in my recent Blue 
> Meanie
> > > project.
> > >
> > > Simply the easist, most elegant solution.
> > >
> > > Vector Electronics is in North Hollywood, CA.
> > > http://www.vectorelect.com/
> > >
> > >
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