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Originally Posted by kjbenner
Haha, I've built a lot of stuff out of 80/20, and I don't think I've ever managed to get all my slide-in connectors inserted without having to disassemble part of my project after forgetting them! The roll-in connectors solve the problem most of the time but some of the special connectors have to slide in.
FWIW, if you put the one cutout on either the left or right side, you'd have access to the front slot from one side of the rig, and access to the back from the other, although perhaps the desire for symmetry outweighs having access to two slots.
This is a great design BTW, I've been window shopping rack solutions for a while and this is looking like it might be the best fit for my needs.
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To add some additional capability for light duty mounting of items I used your idea of “roll-in” slot connectors to attach eye bolts to the top of the rack.
Parts:
- 80/20 Inc, 3670, 10 Series 1/4-20 Roll in T-Nut with with Ball Spring (10 Pack)
- US Stainless Steel 316 1/4" Lifting Eye Bolt 1/4" UNC Marine Grade Qty 4
- M6 or 1/4 inch flat washers
- 1/4in-20 jam nuts Qty 4
You can slide them anywhere you want in the track, and you can remove them. The jam nuts allow you to adjust the position and snug down the bolt. I would not use this for strapping down really heavy items, but it’s good enough for attaching things like tarps or traction boards.
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