Perhaps one should not assume that the rails are threaded 10-32, without verification. All of the racks I have purchased in the past three years are pre-threaded 12-24, not 10-32. The racks were made by Bud Industries: www.budind.com/pdf/hb1272.pdf
73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John J. Riddell Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2008 8:39 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rackmount clips/screws One problem that I have found with pre-threaded 10-32 holes on racks etc, is that they paint them after they thread the holes. If you try to turn a screw in these holes, it will likely twist off. The best way to clean them out is to get a 10-32 tap and put it on the drill chuck and carefully run it in. Some racks that we use at work, have a peice of steel just behind the rack screw holes so you have to be really careful with a drill tap in these or you'll twist the tap off. We use 10-32 Robertson screws, square head type. (A Canadian invention). For racks with slightly larger holes that are not threaded, we use 12-24 self tapping screws. I think the original question on this thread was to find the clips for those racks that have a square hole in them instead of 10-32 holes, and several people have given good suggestions as to where to locate these. John VE3AMZ ----- Original Message ----- From: "wd8chl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:wd8chl%40gmail.com> > To: <[email protected] <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2008 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Rackmount clips/screws > Most GE and Glenayre cabinets have either 10-32 threaded holes already, > or holes designed to be threaded to 10-32. The screws used on Glenayre > cabinets are self-tapping 10-32's. Put a 5/16" nutdriver bit on your > drill and run 'em in, it'll thread right up. > > > Butch Kanvick wrote: >> The clips are called tinerman clips and I have found them at auto >> parts stores but I think they are a little spendey. >> >> They do come in different gauge (screw) sizes, I think the GE ones >> are #10. I have found them in bulk, but they are black and not >> silver. >> >> The model number is stamped on the tinerman clips. >> >> McMasters also might be for a source. >> >> Butch, KE7FEL/r >> >> >> >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.comFrom> : [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:soury%40lexcominc.netDate> : >> Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:45:17 +0000Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Rackmount >> clips/screws >> >> >> >> >> Hello Everyone,Does anybody have a source for the spring clips and >> screws for the rackmount cabinet rails.Either type (that was used >> with the GE and Motorola cabinets) will work. What few I have are >> used up and needing additional to mount more equipment.73 and >> thanks,DougN4TZD >> >> >> >> >> > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
