bolts/nuts for rack gear?

[guttapercha]

Sorry about the boring question. I acquired a rack over ebay, but have no idea how to actually secure gear into it. Is there standard size hardware to use?

Hope you didn't fall asleep from this one,

JD

[SonicAlbert]

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/home/...n?q=rack+screw

[Track Rat]

The rails generally use 10/32 machine bolts for the rails.

[guttapercha]

That was easy. Thanks.

JD

[Sony-boy]

use regular 10-32 large head ('washer head') screws specifically designed to racking equipment...

AND USE NYLON WASHERS TO PROTECT YOUR GEAR FROM 'RACK RASH'.

I don't know how much beautiful equipment I've seen on e-bay and other used equipment markets that looks great other than the area around the screw holes. Why not protect all your expensive gear from the start with just a couple of dollars worth of nylon washers?

You might also wanna get some "Rack Release" studs. They're a double threaded stud - one end is std. 10-32 and the other end is something larger (I have 2 types with different threads). You screw the 10-32 end into the rack and then mount your gear on the exposed stud and THEN you slip on your nylon washer (with a larger hole for the stud) and a knurled thumb-nut.

I use 2 at the bottom of all my HEAVY equipment so I don't have to fiddle with starting a damn screw while supporting a heavy piece of gear. I can actually rack or un-rack a 60# RTR BY MYSELF if I have to with these.

Sad thing is, the owner of the company suffered some kind of accident a year or so ago and they've basically closed up shop while he recovers. I haven't checked the website in 6 months or so, but the last time I did, they weren't selling any product.

Marker-tek has similar "Marker-studs" still in their catalog but their price (4/$10) is ASTRONOMICAL compared to Rack Release.

[notbradsohner]

Originally Posted by Sony-boy

use regular 10-32 large head ('washer head') screws specifically designed to racking equipment...

AND USE NYLON WASHERS TO PROTECT YOUR GEAR FROM 'RACK RASH'.

I don't know how much beautiful equipment I've seen on e-bay and other used equipment markets that looks great other than the area around the screw holes. Why not protect all your expensive gear from the start with just a couple of dollars worth of nylon washers?

You might also wanna get some "Rack Release" studs. They're a double threaded stud - one end is std. 10-32 and the other end is something larger (I have 2 types with different threads). You screw the 10-32 end into the rack and then mount your gear on the exposed stud and THEN you slip on your nylon washer (with a larger hole for the stud) and a knurled thumb-nut.

I use 2 at the bottom of all my HEAVY equipment so I don't have to fiddle with starting a damn screw while supporting a heavy piece of gear. I can actually rack or un-rack a 60# RTR BY MYSELF if I have to with these.

Sad thing is, the owner of the company suffered some kind of accident a year or so ago and they've basically closed up shop while he recovers. I haven't checked the website in 6 months or so, but the last time I did, they weren't selling any product.

Marker-tek has similar "Marker-studs" still in their catalog but their price (4/$10) is ASTRONOMICAL compared to Rack Release.

You get the award for the longest post on screws.

[SonicAlbert]

Originally Posted by notbradsohner

You get the award for the longest post on screws.

Yeah, but he's right about all that stuff.

[guttapercha]

Originally Posted by Sony-boy

use regular 10-32 large head ('washer head') screws specifically designed to racking equipment...

AND USE NYLON WASHERS TO PROTECT YOUR GEAR FROM 'RACK RASH'.

I don't know how much beautiful equipment I've seen on e-bay and other used equipment markets that looks great other than the area around the screw holes. Why not protect all your expensive gear from the start with just a couple of dollars worth of nylon washers?

You might also wanna get some "Rack Release" studs. They're a double threaded stud - one end is std. 10-32 and the other end is something larger (I have 2 types with different threads). You screw the 10-32 end into the rack and then mount your gear on the exposed stud and THEN you slip on your nylon washer (with a larger hole for the stud) and a knurled thumb-nut.

I use 2 at the bottom of all my HEAVY equipment so I don't have to fiddle with starting a damn screw while supporting a heavy piece of gear. I can actually rack or un-rack a 60# RTR BY MYSELF if I have to with these.

Sad thing is, the owner of the company suffered some kind of accident a year or so ago and they've basically closed up shop while he recovers. I haven't checked the website in 6 months or so, but the last time I did, they weren't selling any product.

Marker-tek has similar "Marker-studs" still in their catalog but their price (4/$10) is ASTRONOMICAL compared to Rack Release.

I had no idea that this was an issue. I think one of the links that Albee posted earlier contained a product that included the nylon bits.
Welcome to the BBS.

Thanks,

JD