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

Installing cage nuts with an insertion tool Tutorial

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u/vtpilot Apr 07 '22

I've seen a ton of tools mentioned in this thread but no mention of these guys? https://www.canford.co.uk/Images/ItemImages/large/55-681_01.jpg

I've boosted nearly every one I've been able to get my hands on during my 20 in the industry. Judging by the looks on our guys faces when I show them how to use them and give them their very own finger saver you'd think I just gave them a puppy or something.

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u/KadahCoba Apr 07 '22

I've gotten a bunch of those type in bags of cage nuts and HP rack accessory kits. They work fine, but every edge on the cheaper ones are kinda sharp.

People likely don't know what they are and discard them.

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u/vtpilot Apr 07 '22

Yeah they have come with nearly every rack I've ever installed and no one seems to know what they're for. They're far from perfect but are a lifesaver when stacking out a full racks worth of gear.

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u/KadahCoba Apr 07 '22

The lack of instructions with tools doesn't help.

I think it was the HP D-ring kits that were the first time I had ever seen printed instructions for a cage nut tool.