Our supplier (ProMa, Germany) is able to deliver suitable rails with 1 m in
length (about 15 Euro each). We need these for our A-100 monster cases. If
they have to be shortened to a specific length they ask for additional 18
Euro (!!!). We could order these rails as special parts for interested
customers but I expect very high shipping charges because of the unusual
length. I recommend to look in your own country to find a supplier of rails.

The rails can be mounted to the wooden cases at both end with suitable
self-tapping screws (even available from ProMa or from us) as described on
the A-100 DIY page. Threaded inserts or normal M3 screws can be inserted
into the rails for module mounting. If the length is not a multiple of 84HP
the threaded inserts have to be shortened as they are available only for
84HP (not available with 1 m length).

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer

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> Von: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com ]Im Auftrag von David Salter
> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 31. August 2006 10:00
> An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> Betreff: RE: 1 Wooden Doepfer cabinets
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> Yep Michaels experiences echo my own. My first DIY cab had wooden rails
> and it proved to be a real pain as my module collection increased and I
> needed to shuffle the modules around.
>
> My current cases use standard metal rails. These can be a tad tricky to
> install - especially as my cab is double width and you need to screw two
> together - but it's worth the extra effort.
>
> If your carpentry skills are non existent you can always track down a
> local cabinet maker. Important thing is to plan it out well.
>
> If you are having a sloped section remember to allow for module depth
> not interfering with the lower row of modules, either keep the slope
> shallow or include a spaced section - can be used for multiples (lots of
> them) :)
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> From: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com ]
> On Behalf Of Michael Wagner
> Sent: 30 August 2006 21:19
> To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: 1 Wooden Doepfer cabinets
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> On 8/30/06, brownchonald < chonald@... <mailto:chonald%40gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > Are there any cabinets, like the old Moog Modular cabinets, for
> > Doepfer modules
> >
> > I don't like the way the suitcases look. I want some wooden.
> >
> > I know of www.nice-racks.com, but I'd like some that is a little wider
> > than just 19 inches. Is there anywhere I can get something like this
>
> I don't know about the ones you can buy, but I built one myself,
> although I'm not a good/experienced woodworker. In fact, I'm a quite
> bad one... The cabinet itself is not that big of a deal (well, you
> have to invest some time, but it's not that hard to build it
> accurately), but I had problems with the "rails", which in my case are
> wooden... I wouldn't do it that way anymore, instead I would go with
> the standard-rails, that Doepfer-cases use. It's hard to get good
> screws for wood in that tiny size, and if I want to move modules, I
> have to be very careful not to break the wooden bars. (I had to use
> thin ones because I built a sloped cabinet).
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> Hope, that helps a bit,
> -Michael
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