angled 4U desk rack with monitor stand
The ultimate desktop 4U rack mount enclosure, with removable angled base and adjustable height monitor stand. Top slots for equipment ventilation, convenient carry handles, and a comfortable 20deg tilt angle. Make a pair to set on each side of your laptop or monitor. Specs: Rack spaces: 4U Rack depth: 13.0" Rack internal dimension: 19.050" wide x 7.050" tall Desktop footprint: 15" depth, 20" width, up to 17.6" tall Monitor height adjustment: 14.9" - 17.6" in 4 steps
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Files Included (2)
angled 4U with base.svg
27 kBangled monitor stand.svg
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Materials
QTY 2: plywood sheets, 2'x4', 1/2" thick (0.475" nominal)
QTY 8: 1/4"-28 flat socket head screws, 1" overall length (https://www.mcmaster.com/91253A309)
QTY 8: locking 1/4"-28 nuts (https://www.mcmaster.com/97135A415)
QTY 4: press fit rubber feet (https://www.mcmaster.com/1638K2)
QTY 2: metal 4U rack mount ears (Guitar Center #1500000051859)
wood glue
Tools
Shaper Origin, 1/4" upcut bit
hex key set
adjustable wrench to hold locking nuts while tightening
clamps, corner square
countersink bit
round-over bit for handle
Instructions
Routing: * box joints designed for 1/2" thick plywood (0.475" nominal) * a nominal 0.005" gap has been designed around all box joint fingers * lower quality plywood sheets can vary in thickness sheet-to-sheet. use test coupons on each layout to confirm if any offset should be applied to the design to get a snug fit * optional: shallow pocket cut the speaker icon, and inlay with opaque epoxy, contrasting wood, or metal insert Assembly: glue up the three subassemblies separately * do not glue monitor stand to main rack box, so monitor height can be adjusted * do not glue base to main rack box, to allow flat or angled reconfiguration later screw in rack ears using locking nuts assemble subassemblies, and install feet designed in Fusion360