Where to buy the rails that the Lubic cases use?

[SarverSystems]

I'd search for it, but I don't know what it's called.

I am planning to build my own rack for a rackmount case, 2 switches, and a router.

Also, if anyone knows of accessories for what I am planning to build... such as wheels, handles, panels, cable guides, etc... please post them.

 

[phasmatis_nox]

What you're looking for is a aluminum extrustion product widely known as 80/20. It is made by 80/20 Inc, and can be found at their ebay store along with the fasteners and accessories for it. I did a lot of work with it this summer, it's great stuff. For panelling, anything 1/4" thick will fit into the middle slot. Just make sure you cut it to the exact dimensions you want, or it will be a pain to put together, or fall out. It's good an strong once it's in there though. If you can do a little bit of fabrication, I'd suggest making your own corner joints, like this:
http://vrogy.com/palishop/image_17.html
http://vrogy.com/session2/target16.html

Cheers.

 

[Dapperdan]

cant find thier ebay store, got a link? Thanks

I found the link... http://search.ebay.com/search/searc...ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1&fsoo=1

But how easy does this stuff cut? Would I use a miter saw, if so is it a clean cut? Thanks

 

[phasmatis_nox]

It's aluminum, so it's pretty soft. Get a bimetal blade for your miter saw and it will work great. Don't forget hearing protection.

 

[SarverSystems]

I wonder how well copper pipe would work? I mean, you could just bend it with a tubing bender, or buy pre-made joints. Use T's wherever cross braces needed to be. Then when done, just solder it all together. Clean it real good, and paint it, or leave it bare.

 

[phasmatis_nox]

It'd be real expensive, and hard to reconfigure. It would look cool though.

 

[kuyaglen]

But how easy does this stuff cut? Would I use a miter saw, if so is it a clean cut? Thanks

Very easy to cut...not too long to sand evenly.

 

[vrogy]

Sexy.