RE: 19" rack size ?

["Marc Fuller" <marc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Tim,

Unfortunately the rack is fairly noisy, plus I think it would look
unsightly (it's in my cinema room). It looks like I'll have to get one
custom made because of the hinges.

I think I'll look into getting a steel frame made for it, then putting
perspex in the middle. Anyone have an idea on what sort of costs are
involved in getting steel frames made up ?  Also, where the hell do I start
looking for someone that can make stuff out of Perspex ? I've phoned a
couple of companies from a goggle search, and they just laughed at me :D
I've tried a couple of glassing companies but they don't seem interested.

Cheers guys, appreciate the advise !

Marc



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From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx on behalf of Hawes,Timothy Edward (GEG)
Sent: Thu 05/05/2005 07:55
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] 19" rack size ?



Hi Marc,

Firstly, "what they said" (i.e. Keith & Jim) :-)
Secondly, do you need to have a door on the rack? Is it noisy?
Thirdly, I think you'll be better off making a replacement, or having
one made and using the current one as a template. If you found a steel
door you could convert it to glazed by cutting a big hole in the front,
however finding one of the right width to fit between the hinges and the
lock point.

If you've got access to welding gear you can make a rectangular frame
from right-angle steel and then sit Perspex in the middle. That's let
you make it exactly the size you need and still fit the existing hinges
:-)

If you don't fancy making (or having made) an exact duplicate of the
door you have, you could probably make a lift-off door fairly simply
with a flat sheet of Perspex. Fit a couple of hook-type brackets and the
bottom and relocate the cam lock to the top, cutting a new slot for the
cam if needed.

In the meantime, if you're really worried about your current door
falling apart, I'd stick gaffer tape over the crack on both sides of the
door.

HTH, mail me back if I've not explained anything particularly well.

Cheers,

Tim.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marc Fuller
>
> OK, more info on my rack.
>
> I can't find a manufacturer mark anywhere on it, but have
> worked out it is 30U rack (Thanks for those that helped with
> that :)) The door is made completely of Perspex and it has
> two hinges. Here are some photo's of it...
>
> This first one is an overall picture of the unit.
> http://www.serenitymeadow.com/misc/cab/1.jpg
>
> This is a picture of the cab with the door open.
> http://www.serenitymeadow.com/misc/cab/2.jpg
>
> One of the front
> http://www.serenitymeadow.com/misc/cab/3.jpg
>
> One of the hinges.
> http://www.serenitymeadow.com/misc/cab/4.jpg
>
> A top profile of the door.
> http://www.serenitymeadow.com/misc/cab/5.jpg
>
>
> So, as you can see, it's an odd little door. The whole
> cabinet is 600mm wide by 1500mm tall. the rack is 19inch wide
>  x 1340mm tall (30U). I am hoping that a door from any 30U
> unit will fit, if the hinges don't match, I can always
> relocate them on the cabinet.
>
> So, anyone have any ideas ?
>
> Many Thanks
>
> Marc