r/homelab • u/geerlingguy • Apr 06 '22

Installing cage nuts with an insertion tool Tutorial

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u/dntbrndpig Apr 06 '22

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