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a few more annoying rack questions

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by sloppysubs, Dec 11, 2004.

  1. Dec 11, 2004 #1
    sloppysubs

    sloppysubs

    Nov 24, 2002
    Tarboro, NC
    ok so im going rack. and im getting soem sliding rack shelves. only problem is i dont know that the rack shelves will fit in the rack. the rack is 18 inches deep rail to rail. how will i know that my rack shelves fit?

    does the rack or rack gear come with teh proper mounting screws?

    what are the little white things in this photo that are holding the cables to the rack? in know a lot of it is zip ties but some of them are on those white things.

    and what is up with all those colored cables and and aluminum boxes. i dont have all that in my rack. am i missing something?

    i suppose thats it for now...thanks.
     
  2. Dec 11, 2004 #2
    nicoli

    nicoli

    Apr 4, 2002
    Whistler, BC, Canada
    If you're buying shelves made for a rack, you don't have to worry about them being the wrong size. Racks are 19" wide, that's what the shelves will be.

    As far as the things holding the cables to the sides, no idea what they are but it's a cool idea.
     
  3. Dec 11, 2004 #3
    Bernie Connors

    Bernie Connors Supporting Member

    Apr 2, 2002
    Indiana, USA
    That looks like a Bradshaw rig to me. If it is, it's all of his custom switching components in there. Pricey stuff.
     
  4. Dec 11, 2004 #4
    nashvillebill

    nashvillebill

    Oct 13, 2002
    1700 miles west of Nashville TN
    The white plastic pieces are glue-on bases for cable ties. Electricians use them in industrial power panels, for example. They self-stick to the panel wall, then you put a cable tie through them.

    They are available through industrial electronics supply places. Mouser or Digikey probably carries them, and maybe Parts Express.
     
  5. Dec 11, 2004 #5
    Heckxx

    Heckxx

    Nov 2, 2004
    Libertyville, IL
    James Black from Finger Eleven. http://www.axess-electronics.com/_r03.htm
     
  6. Dec 11, 2004 #6
    sloppysubs

    sloppysubs

    Nov 24, 2002
    Tarboro, NC

    i meant the depth. like if the shelf sticks out the back or is to short and cant mount to the back rail....
     
  7. Dec 15, 2004 #7
    RickBlair

    RickBlair

    Feb 13, 2004
    North Easton, Mass.
  8. Dec 15, 2004 #8
    RickBlair

    RickBlair

    Feb 13, 2004
    North Easton, Mass.
    Racks are standard sized. Amps and things like rack shelves are designed to fit in the standard rack form factor. You shouldn't have any problems outfitting your rack from a catalog.

    Rick B.
     
  9. Dec 15, 2004 #9
    sloppysubs

    sloppysubs

    Nov 24, 2002
    Tarboro, NC
    thanks rick. i just called a rack making company in DC and talked to them. they dont make rack shelves but they reasured me things would fit.