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--- research:diy_stereo_bar [2018/04/09 16:39] – mrkva
+++ research:diy_stereo_bar [2018/04/09 17:08] (current) – mrkva
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 **Ingredients:**
-  * unperforated DIN rail (available in electrical supply stores)
+  * unperforated, zinc-plated steel DIN rail (available in electrical supply stores or [[https://www.tme.eu/gb/details/ts35_7.5-1m/rail-mounted-connectors/|TME]])
   * 2 K&M 3/8" thumb screws (available on [[https://www.thomann.de/intl/km_raendelschraube.htm|Thomann]])
   * 3 K&M 3/8" thumb wheel (available on [[https://www.thomann.de/intl/km_raendelscheibe_alu_sw.htm|Thomann]]
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   * 9mm drill bit (but you can use a smaller one and extend it manually)
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+**Total cost: ~6€**
-- Adjust the size of the rail to your liking. For a 40 cm AB stereo bar I went with 42.5 cm
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-– Drill the three holes in top the rail. For 3/8" you can use 9mm drill bit on the sides and 10mm on the central one
-– Screw in the screws into the holes and use thumbwheels as washers protecting the screws from falling out
+  - Adjust the size of the rail to your liking. For a 40 cm AB stereo bar I went with 42.5 cm.
-– Use the third thumb wheel as a way to tighten the bar to your stand
+  - Drill the three holes in the top rail. For 3/8" you can use 9mm drill bit on the sides and 10mm on the central one. On the sides, the closer to the internal diameter of 3/8" you'll get, the better.
+  - Screw in the screws into the holes and use thumbwheels as washers, protecting the screws from falling out. Alternatively you can use M8 retaining rings for shafts.
+  - Use the third thumb wheel as a way to tighten the bar to your stand. You can epoxy-glue the wheel to the bar to attach it permanently.
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