19" Rack mount helper third hand tool by Fabrion365

Fabrion365

Hobby & DIY>Electronics

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Print Profile(3)

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X1 Carbon

P1S

P1P

X1E

A1 mini

v2-Rack-Mount-Tool

Designer

8 h

4 plates

5.0(15)

v1-Rack-Mount-Tool

Designer

3.9 h

2 plates

5.0(12)

PLA adaptive layers, custom walls, 15-25% infill

2.3 h

1 plate

4.4(7)

Open in Bambu Studio

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Description

This little tool is designed to temporary hold 19" network components, which makes their installation easier.

Just clamp it to the rack and use it as a “third hand”.

There are two Versions

v1:

In rare cases, where the clamping force isn't high enough for your equipment, you can optionally add a M6 screw from the front.

M6x35 screw and M6 nut for main screw → amazon (affiliate link)
optional: M6x30 screw and M6 nut for front screw
optional: 6*10x3mm Magnets for stowing the tool on metal surfaces

The second M6 nut and the magnets need to be inserted mid print.

You will need to add pauses to the print to insert them, or use my print profile, which already includes the pauses.

v2:

Higher clamping force with front nut only, choose between vertical or horizontal print orientation, the horizontal print will be stronger but will need some supports while printing and workover after print.

You can choose between a variant with 2mm teeth and 1mm teeth for racks made of thinner material.

M6x35 screw and M6 nut → amazon (affiliate link)

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Comment & Rating (57)

@fatmacheto

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Unfortunately it wont fit my 48 U rack enclosure. Maybe if the small part is thinner and having a 90 degree wall will make it more universal.

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@fatmacheto

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It will be also better if you can insert the front nut after the print instead of waiting for the printer to go to a certain layer. Even if I use it for fasten in on the front it never holds tightly so I need to use the front bolt.

@Fabrion365

Replying to @fatmacheto :

@fatmacheto I just added a Version 2, which should address your issues. Feel free to check it out.

@fatmacheto

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Replying to @Fabrion365 :

Hi, much better thanx! However the 3 “teeth” that goes into the nut cage seems to be areound 1.5 mm higher and it is not possible to tight well the whole thing so it is wobbly.

@omBratteng

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v1-Rack-Mount-Tool

Great print, very sturdy. Printed in PLA, though might re-print another pair later in ABS or ASA for more strength. The main nut fits very tightly, so it shouldn't pop out. Though it could maybe be a revision to have it printed inside the model, like to front nut. Also an option for magnets with a larger diameter would be nice as 6x3mm are weak, and not able to hold up the model by itself (at least the magnets I got)

@Fabrion365

Hey, thanks for your feedback :) The front nut is only embedded, because otherwise the screw would interfere with the main screw and until now I never needed it anyway :D But as you mentioned the main nut should pressfit. As for the magnets your right, mine are barely able to hold it. I will revisit the model this weekend and will have a look at your suggestions.

@Fabrion365

Hey, I revised the model and now there are 6 10x3mm magnets, which are way stronger :)

@omBratteng

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Replying to @Fabrion365 :

Awesome, I'll get some 10x3mm magnets and re-print it

@Pertneer

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v2-Rack-Mount-Tool

I printed these twice. Once in Blue for touching Cisco Hardware and one set in Purple for Extreme gear. Drink the coolaide!!!!!

@Fabrion365

I love the color coding :D

@antjoh

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v1-Rack-Mount-Tool

Super handy, simple to print and use. No support, straight forward. Works very well in PLA aswell. Tried them both and maybe UPS weights would need the ABS one, but servers with PLA, no problemo.

@stevel85

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Magnificent helper This tool is something I should have had years ago when I was still installing and uninstalling many switches Absolutely cool tool that has already been admired and borrowed by colleagues TOP!!!

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@stevel85

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PLA adaptive layers, custom walls, 15-25% infill

Works perfectly and holds up great An absolutely ingenious and practical gadget

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@RevHazlett

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v1-Rack-Mount-Tool

Modified mine to work with the 1/4-20 bolts I had laying around (larger bolt hex), removed the magnet holes from the mesh, flipped the block to avoid overhangs and used my own knurled thumb screw. Holds weight effectively but if you put ANY rotational force on it at all it comes loose no matter how tight the bolt is, so you have to be super careful with it. If you're using it with anything expensive use the front-mount through screw version! No issues with the print profile.

@kamiliak

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v1-Rack-Mount-Tool

very clever design. i'm installing many times HW in rack alone so this will be really good helper. thank you for sharing ☺️

@Shootme1983

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Love this one too!

@user_1355598104

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v2-Rack-Mount-Tool

Nice an very helpful tool for my rack. Had to print it twice. The first version with the original print profile it was impossible to remove the support. I then re-printed with 0.275 z axis clearance for the support which worked perfectly.

@Fabrion365

Hi thanks for your feedback. My profile was for use with additional support filament, which is used without clearance. I modified so you can print without additional filament.

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