RTP-area local music and culture

[david gourley <davidg.nospam.news AT verizon.net>]

Happy to help !

dg



grady AT ibiblio.org (grady) put forth the notion
in...4829D6E8.7090602 AT ibiblio.org:">news:4829D6E8.7090602 AT ibiblio.org: 

> Ah, kewl!:
> 
> "To secure multiple devices on a rack: All you have to do is install a
> lock at the top of the rack and one at the bottom of the rack. Once
> that is done, you install the metal rod from one lock to the next,
> then lock both locks. This simple device will prevent unauthorized
> removal of an entire rack of equipment."
> 
> Definitely a workable alternative, thanks!
> 
> Ross
> 
> david gourley wrote:
>> grady AT ibiblio.org (grady) put forth the notion
>> in...news:4829CC1B.4020709 @ibiblio.org:
>> 
>>> I need a name for a widget. I can see this clearly in my head & thus
>>> being a naive American, I assume someone has already manufactured 
>>> something similar that I can buy. My googling has failed due to word
>>> problems (i.e. I'm using the wrong word, presumably), so maybe
>>> someone here has a better word.
>>>
>>> I have some gear, in standard 19" racks. The gear needs to be 
>> accessible 
>>> 24/7, so I can't put it into locking road cases. However, I would
>>> still like for it to not be stolen.
>>>
>>> I have in my mind's eye an arrangement involving a piece of
>>> angle-iron (i.e. a long skinny piece of metal bent at a 90-degree
>>> angle along its longitudinal axis) that's affixed via piano hinge to
>>> the side of the rack, such that it can be swung into place to cover
>>> the outer 3/4" or 
>> so 
>>> of the rack ears, including the bolt heads, or swung away to allow
>>> gear to be moved/removed. It can be locked in place via any normal
>>> locking arrangement, such as a hasp & padlock.
>>>
>>> If you've seen such a thing (and know where I can procure it), or
>>> have 
>> a 
>>> better Google Brain than I do for this, please let me know.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Ross
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>> 
>> I don't know if this would work for you in a simple form, but
>> Markertek has lots of great stuff - some solutions aren't as 'cheap'
>> as others. (sorry about the wrap, guess you'll have to copy/paste)-
>> 
>> http://www.markertek.com/SearchProduct.asp?item=HPT%2D7100&off=4
>> &sort=prod&skuonly=0&search=rack+lock&pagesize=20
>> 
>> david
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