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In May of 2018 I built a 14U wooden rack frame, while working fine it was a very rudimentary build with no flair, heck not even rails (equipment was fastened directly to the wood). | In May of 2018 I built a 14U wooden rack frame, while working fine it was a very rudimentary build with no flair, heck not even rails (equipment was fastened directly to the wood). | ||
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I attempted to document the process as best as I could. The frame was made from the 2x4s once they were transformed into 1.5x3s, the bottom mini-frame is supported by oak 2x1s that I cut from a piece of oak (1x5) in my scrap bin. I then wrapped the frame in 1/2" sanded plywood, using hardwood dowels to secure the rear frame (making it removable). | I attempted to document the process as best as I could. The frame was made from the 2x4s once they were transformed into 1.5x3s, the bottom mini-frame is supported by oak 2x1s that I cut from a piece of oak (1x5) in my scrap bin. I then wrapped the frame in 1/2" sanded plywood, using hardwood dowels to secure the rear frame (making it removable). | ||
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File:20201219_115036.jpg|01. Began by cutting all the frame pieces down to size. | |||
File:20201222_133216.jpg|02. With the frame pieces all cut to size it's time for sanding. | |||
File:20201223_141738.jpg|03. All pieces were sanded with 80, 120 and then 220 grit. | |||
File:20201225_003231.jpg|04. Pocket holes are then drilled in all required pieces. | |||
File:20201225_003500.jpg|05. All of the frame pieces receive three coats of lacquer. | |||
File:20201226_160521.jpg|06. The rack rails were then attached to the four posts. | |||
File:20201226_161847.jpg|07. All posts were subsequently labeled. | |||
File:20201226_163851.jpg|08. Frame assembly began, starting with the rear. | |||
File:20201226_172535.jpg|09. The front and rear were then connected to form the full frame. | |||
File:20201226_223510.jpg|10. Horizontal beams were added to support the weight of the battery backup units. | |||
File:20201228_144910.jpg|11. With the frame finished, all the plywood was then cut to size for the cabinet paneling. | |||
File:20201228_170003.jpg|12. Once the plywood was cut, they were sanded and given the lacquer treatment. | |||
File:20201229_142542.jpg|13. Cabinet assembly was pretty straight forward, I took a deviation from the plans here and decided to nail most of the panels together. | |||
File:20210101_124517.jpg|14. Using a hole saw, I cut two ports on the back compartment for wire grommets. | |||
File:20210101_124535.jpg|15. Using a combination jigsaw and then router I cutout a slot for a 2U vented blank that will function as an air intake. | |||
File:20210102_222313.jpg|16. Four hardwood dowels and four oak stop-blocks allow the back panel to be removable. | |||
File:20210103_111505.jpg|17. Test fit of the back panel looks good. | |||
File:20210104_135119.jpg|18. Casters were installed with lag screws. | |||
File:20210105_150254.jpg|19. After a day or two in the garage to let the glue/finish settle I lugged it inside. | |||
File:20210108_154058.jpg|20. Despite the front door not being finished I decided to swap the old rack for the new one, installing everything with Rackstuds. | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:50, 7 February 2021
Introduction
In May of 2018 I built a 14U wooden rack frame, while working fine it was a very rudimentary build with no flair, heck not even rails (equipment was fastened directly to the wood).
In the beginning of 2020 as nothing more than wishful thinking, I began designing a rack cabinet in SketchUp. Beginning as a 24U cabinet (2 revisions), shifting to a 20U cabinet (3 revisions), then 12U cabinet (3 revisions), then dual 12U desk (2 revisions) and finally settling back on 12U rack cabinet (4 more revisions). Based on the EIA/ECA-310-E specification, I started with the Z-Series rails from Star Case and included all the features I wanted in a cabinet.
Plans
Parts List
Glass
- LEXAN 11" x 14" x 0.093" Clear Polycarbonate Sheet-GE-34 GE-34
8.98 — Home Depot (Purchased: 2021/01/04)
Lumber
- 1" x 4" x 39" Common Board Bed Slat 1001749849
2.39 — Home Depot (Purchased: 2020/12/31) | 3
- 2" x 4" x 92-5/8" Prime Whitewood Stud 569062
4.98 — Home Depot (Purchased: 2020/12/14) | 6
- Endesa Sandeply Plywood 1/2" x 4' x 8' (12mm) 454532
35.95 — Home Depot (Purchased: 2020/12/28)
- Kelleher 3/8" x 48" Round Dowel IM6406U-40
0.98 — Home Depot (Purchased: 2021/01/01)
Hardware
- Everbilt 5/16" x 2" Stainless Steel Hex Lag Screw, 5 pc. 812680
7.56 — Home Depot (Purchased: 2020/12/31) | 2
- Everbilt Surface Mount Soft Close Hinge, 2 pc. 9289518
11.48 — Home Depot (Purchased: 2021/01/04)
- Kreg 2-1/2" Coarse Zinc-Plated Steel Square-Head Pocket Screw, 50 pc. SML-C250-50
5.97 — Home Depot (Purchased: 2020/11/09) | 2
- SPAX 5/16" x 3" POWERLAG Hex Drive Washer Head Lag Screw 4571820800757
0.87 — Home Depot (Purchased: 2020/12/31) | 4
- Teks #8 x 1" Philips Truss-Head Lath Screw, Zinc-Plated, 170 pc. 21508
7.57 — Home Depot (Purchased: 2020/12/26)
- TITAN Industrial 2" Polyurethane Swivel Caster w/ Brake 4126599LN
6.98 — Lowe's (Purchased: 2020/12/31) | 4
Rack Hardware & Accessories
- 2U Blank Rack Mount Spacer, Slotted Venting 00406023
17.95 — Navepoint (Purchased: 2020/12/31)
- Rackstuds Series II, Purple, 3.2mm, 20 pc. B07W7BWRX3
17.00 — Amazon (Purchased: 2020/12/26) | 2
Spray Finish
- Deft Aerosol Interior Clear Wood Finish Brushing Lacquer, Satin 01713
5.98 — Home Depot (Purchased: 2020/12/22) | 2
Build Pictures
I attempted to document the process as best as I could. The frame was made from the 2x4s once they were transformed into 1.5x3s, the bottom mini-frame is supported by oak 2x1s that I cut from a piece of oak (1x5) in my scrap bin. I then wrapped the frame in 1/2" sanded plywood, using hardwood dowels to secure the rear frame (making it removable).