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Rack Screws: What do you use?

2364 Views 11 Replies 9 Participants Last post by Staffy, Aug 1, 2009

Staffy

Discussion Starter · Jul 14, 2009

Okay I searched and saw very little discussions on this but I know from server rack assembly the standard I mostly see is 10-32 by 5/8". Is this what you all use and do you use socket head, phillips head, with, or without washers?

These are questions inquiring minds would like to know.. My preference for servers is a socket cap as I can get it much tighter and avoid slippage like you get with phillips head screws..but I am curious as the thought regarding A/V Equipment.

This is what I am contemplating:
Phillips Head
Phillip Head with mar-less washer
Thumb Screws
Button Head

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sk8conz

· #2 · Jul 14, 2009

I always go with the button head in hex or torx.

I like the look of them, and they engage better than the philips, which (for me anyway) always seem to slip and the black finish comes off ruining the nice clean look I want.

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Staffy

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 14, 2009

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Originally Posted by sk8conz /forum/post/16825376

I always go with the button head in hex or torx.

I like the look of them, and they engage better than the philips, which (for me anyway) always seem to slip and the black finish comes off ruining the nice clean look I want.

Washers or no?

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gryhnd

· #4 · Jul 15, 2009

On my M.A. rack I use M.A.'s black phillips with washers. Haven't noticed any slippage nor loss of color (and that after several de-rackings).

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CJO

· #5 · Jul 15, 2009

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Originally Posted by gryhnd /forum/post/16825821

On my M.A. rack I use M.A.'s black phillips with washers. Haven't noticed any slippage nor loss of color (and that after several de-rackings).

Same here.

CJ

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Cathan

· #6 · Jul 15, 2009

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Originally Posted by CJO /forum/post/16826807

Same here.

CJ

Ditto. And when you buy them in bulk you have extra screws in case one gets scratched up. Either way, a trim piece can cover up all of the screws.

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dododge

· #7 · Jul 19, 2009

For the rack that faces into the theater space, I use the typical black button-head screws. I have the Middle Atlantic kit that covers them with a metal channel, but I haven't installed it yet.

For the rack in the equipment room I use quick-release fasteners. These are a two-piece design: there is a threaded pin that goes into the rail with a flat-head screwdriver, and a large knurled sleeve that screws onto the pin and acts like the head of a regular screw. The really nice thing about these is that when you're working heavy or awkward equipment (such as amplifiers) you don't have to struggle to get it lined up with the holes while trying to get the screws started; you put the pins in first, slide the equipment onto them, and they do most of the work holding everything in position while you twist on the sleeves by hand.

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EddyYates

· #8 · Jul 27, 2009

These are great. I use a bunch of them, but can no longer find a seller. Can you provide a link to someone who sells or manufactures them?

Thanks!

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digitalhavok

· #9 · Jul 27, 2009

I use MA screw everyday. Regular Phillips or their security style. They can be a bit pricey, especially if you use a ton of them.

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Dennis Erskine

· #10 · Jul 28, 2009

If you use a phillips head screwdriver of the correct size, it won't slip out an mar the finish unless you attempt to over torque the screw. You also don't need or want a torx. You do not want that much torque applied to the screws or you will mar them as you drill them out.

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dododge

· #11 · Aug 1, 2009

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Originally Posted by EddyYates /forum/post/16895426

These are great. I use a bunch of them, but can no longer find a seller. Can you provide a link to someone who sells or manufactures them?

If you're referring to the quick-release fasteners, try www.rackrelease.com . That's apparently the manufacturer and it's the only place I've seen them recently.

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Staffy

Discussion Starter · #12 · Aug 1, 2009

I went with the MA Phillips head ones w/ the plastic washers from monoprice or partsexpress (ordered so much crap, can't remember). They worked out great, and as Dennis said, the key is the correct screwdriver head. Zero marring or deformation of the head after a massive screw replacement effort last night.

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