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4th August 2006
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Thread Starter | we need thumb screws for 500 series modules!!! a thumb screw for the API 500 series format is in dire need!!! something like the screws on the Randall MTS modules. they don't have to lock in place when not racked like the Randall (the 500 racks wouldn't support that anyway), but i'm tired of getting out the philips head when i need to swap a 500 series module. hey Peter, or Nathan, you listening? heck it may even help sales by encouraging folks to buy more modules than they have spaces for, since swapping would be made much easier.
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5th August 2006
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| Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland
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Try McMaster-Carr.
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5th August 2006
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Dec 2002 Location: El Lay
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It's a standard thread, (though I don't remember what it is offhand), probably shouldn't be too hard to find.
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Aug 2004 Location: tx
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5th August 2006
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| Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN
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well last week i was testing a module for a manufacturer in my lunchbox. but also trying to track drums that day with all 6 pre's. i swapped them at least 4 times that day. i really liked the module i was testing, and can see myself owning one once its out of beta testing. But i'm not wanting to buy another rack just for a 7th module. Nor do i want to get a larger rack (I'm not a fan of external power supplies). I dunno, i guess i'll take a screw over to ACE hardware tomorrow and see if they can match it with a thumbable end. It would be very handy (can i get a rimshot for that pun?). |
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5th August 2006
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Nov 2005 Location: S.F bay area
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You can also try www.grainger.com. Click on FASTENERS, then SCREWS, then THUMBSCREWS, and then you probably want KNURLED WITH SHOULDER type. DP |
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5th August 2006
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Oct 2002 Location: LA
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5th August 2006
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| Gear Guru  Joined: Jul 2006 Location: So Cal
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Adam, the obvious and only slutty thing to do is to buy more 500 rack space. Here, buy this! http://www.gearslutz.com/board/showthread.php?t=80256 (shameless, self-serving plug.......)  |
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| Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN
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| Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN
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| Gear Guru Joined: Jul 2006 Location: So Cal
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OK, no external supplies.....(I'm a slow reader sometimes...) OK, how about this then: http://www.duct-tape.com/ Quick release and in snazzy complementary colors! Seriously, thumb screws would be a nice touch. | |
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| Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2005
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You know we supply "Thumb Screws" on our P-1 and EM Series for easy install and un-install. I believe they are 4/40s but take a look at what we have........I think the black thumb screws would be too large and the ones on the P-1 might work??? We don't make the racks so I think that would be something the rack manufactures might want to look into? Try "True Value Hardware" stores Adam. If you have the time take one off ours and see it it will work and let me know and I'll send you out some okay? Great Idea!!! I would prefer a "Quick Release" type of thing myself like I have on my bike Peter Montessi A Designs Audio www.adesignsaudio.com | |
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| Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN
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you know, Peter, my desire for quick swapping 500 series modules is all your fault.  that danged EM-PEQ prototype is indeed the 7th module. . .(tracking's done, time to mix... okay kid, swap those white modules with the red knobs with these EQ modules..) | |
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5th August 2006
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| 500 series nutjob  Joined: Nov 2004 Location: 500 series Guru SKANK! ; )
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the eq kicks! |
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5th August 2006
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Oct 2002 Location: A big Canadian island in the Pacific, but my citizenship is otherworldly...
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These plastic heads from Shear-loc are kinda cool too. They press onto socket head cap screws and come in a few different colours. I know McMaster-Carr carries them, probably a few other retailers as well.
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