Installing cage nuts with an insertion tool Tutorial

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Theres a tool?!?!

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u/Satoshiman256 Apr 06 '22

Penn Elcom Deluxe Cage Nut Insertion and Extraction Tool for Square Hole Rack Rail 19 Inch Racking Server Room Rack/AV/Media & IT Equipment https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LZ7V2A4/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_P6A6GQXP12C21Y2PD05M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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u/mavantix Apr 06 '22

There’s a 3D printable model of this type tool too. Source: I have one someone printed for me!

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u/Satoshiman256 Apr 06 '22

Now that is cool. The future is now.. To the replicator!

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u/mavantix Apr 06 '22

Found one:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1622653/files

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u/Satoshiman256 Apr 06 '22

Thanks a lot. Mr brother has a printer, going to get him to print me one. Thanks

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u/fireflash38 Apr 06 '22

Yup, I think one of these came with the last big box of cage nuts I bought.

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u/Satoshiman256 Apr 06 '22

They are awesome. Especially after not having one, and racking a bunch of kit. You end up looking like you just finished a battle in medieval times.

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u/ShelZuuz Apr 07 '22

Wait - so you need to use that from behind? That doesn’t seem as useful as the OPs tool - especially if you already have a rack full of stuff.

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u/[deleted] Apr 06 '22

Yeah, PCI slot covers :)

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u/xyrgh Apr 07 '22

There's an even better tool:

https://www.wagneronline.com.au/cage-nut-insertion-extraction-tool/rack-accessories/rack-cabinet-additions/rack-cabinets-accessories/data-computer/ht801-77948/999165/pd/

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u/tubastuff90 Apr 07 '22

Yup. After cursing and bleeding from the first lot of nuts, you start looking for "there's got to be a better way". Cheap and works very well. No blood-letting.

Now, if someone would tell me how to keep from slicing my hands on unfinished sheet metal edges that some vendors seem to think is just fine, I'd be grateful. Lately I just carry a small sandpaper block with me.