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Old 21st January 2008   #7
Gone Fission
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Originally Posted by jbuehler View Post
Could someone post a link to purchase rack rails that they know work? I looked online and there are many different designs with different options and I am not sure which to choose.

Also, what tools are required to lower the bottom shelf and make it bigger (8U?)
I bought 6u rails from this guy. Pretty standard threaded-rail, solidly built, good finish, and cheaper than anything else I spotted.

I don't know about lowering the deck--a drill must be required (or better a drill press) and you might want a tool to countersink for the flare in the bolts. Looks like it might get to 8u on the nose, but it might be a little tight.

If you're using a finish that builds up on the surface, I'd suggest mounting the rails first--mine are maybe a little on the narrow side rail-to-rail. It fits just fine, but I'm using shellac and a couple mm of build up might throw it off. Mask the threaded rails so they don't clog.

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