[TenTec] Rack mount kits for 253 Tuner & Hercules II (and OMNI V, VI, etc)

[Molly B Good]

Thanks Perry, so far it looks like I might have to
make my own.  Do you know a source of TT Gray
paint or one that is close?.............Herm

----- Original Message -----
From: <w8au at sssnet.com>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 9:46 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Rack mount kits for 253 Tuner & Hercules II (and OMNI
V, VI, etc)


> At 04:16 AM 01/20/2004, Molly B Good wrote:
> >Hi Chip, I am lookin for a rack mount for a 425 Titan.
> >If I hear of any you need in my search, I'll give you a shout.
> >Herm Meyer....KC2DFJ
> >
> > > I am looking for rack mount kits for the 253 Tuner and Hercules II. I
do
> >not
> > > need the enclosure just the rack mount kits.
>
> Chip & Herm:
>
> You can also make your own by picking up two 3RU blank rack panels.
> (3RU means 3 Rack Units, or 1 3/4" X 3 = 5 1/4" height)
> They come in either aluminum or steel.
>
> You need two per cabinet.  Make a right angle bend on each panel at
> the point where it will make up the difference in width to reach 19
inches.
> For example:  The Herc II is 12 inches wide.   Each side panel needs
> to be bent at the 3.5 inch mark.   (3.5 + Herc II + 3.5 = 19")
>
> Be sure, however, to make allowances for the thickness of the rack panels
> when judging where to bend for the exact 3.5 inch width.  A 1/8" thick
> panel will add that much extra to the overall width after bending.
>
> The rack panels then mount on the rigs at the four side screws that hold
the
> top and bottom panels.   Mark and drill the holes for these.
>
> Paint your panels TT Grey,  add black handles to the fronts of the new
panels
> and you have it!
>
> If you don't feel comfortable bending your own panels, take them to a
nearby
> machine shop.  They should have a metal brake that would do a nice job.
>
> Have fun,
>
> Perry    w8au
>
>
>
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