Bill Campbell wrote: > > On Sat, Nov 10, 2001 at 01:31:29PM -0500, Ian wrote: > >Hi all, simple question I hope... > > > >We are in the process of integrating a group of engineers who were > >on-site with a customer into our office. I need to install some of the > >equipment they've brought with them into our server racks and I need > >fasteners to do this. > > > >I forgot to bring a sample with me, and although I can find nuts and > >bolts that will "do the job", I'd like to get the correct size fasteners > >and I've no idea what size the bolts normally used are...anyone out > >there do this on a regular basis and remember what the size is? > > How long is a rope?
Depends on where you cut it. ;) > Some racks that are commonly used in the telco industry use an odd size > screw, number 12 if I remember correctly, that typically isn't available at > the local hardware store. Last time I needed these, I got a bunch at > Graybar. These are typically the aluminum standing post racks with pre- > threaded holes. I am used to dealing with avionics racks with nicely documented standard fastener and hole sizes, instead of just a hole. Just spoiled I guess. I've plenty of metal screws and taps, I'll just make 'em whatever size I need. -- Linux SxS [http://hal.humberc.on.ca/~mrcn0031/sxs/] _______________________________________________ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
