I want to make a 2-unit wooden sleeve rack

[bass_dinger]

I want to make a 2-unit wooden sleeve rack, like this

https://ebay.us/m/o2Ms5z

 

I have the wood (veneered MDF), and can get it cut to size.

 

However, I don't know the internal dimensions of a 2u Rack; I need to buy the internal metal brackets; and I wondered if I need ventilation in the box.

 

Can anyone advise?

 

Robert 

Edited Thursday at 17:58 by bass_dinger
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[Dad3353]

14 minutes ago, bass_dinger said:

... Can anyone advise?...

The internal dimensions are : width : 19", height : 2 units, so 3.5", depth : a bit deeper than the depth of the deepest unit you want to fit in there. Having the back open would probably be enough ventilation, and allow for cables to be plugged in. Maybe leave a little extra headroom, so as to more easily fit the units, and allow air through..? Hope this helps.

[WinterMute]

Depending on what you're planning to house in it, you may want vents to the top and bottom too, you may want to leave a 1/2 rack space between the units too, some people leave a full rack space with a vented blank panel for valve or class A kit between the units.

 

Have a look at the cases of the units you want to put in the rack, if they have vents to the top and bottom of the case and/or fans to the rear, you'll need some way for the air to get to the interior of the units.

 

I have a 2U rack for the bass amp/management for my studio monitors, I had to cut vents to the top to stop it overheating.

 

Edited yesterday at 10:13 by WinterMute
additional info.

[bass_dinger]

2 hours ago, WinterMute said:

Depending on what you're planning to house in it, you may want vents to the top and bottom too,

 

EMU Classic Keys Module; later, a Behringer umc404hd (PC sound interface). 

 

If I go too high, then the unit won't be able to double as a plinth for a PC monitor screen.

 

So, I will perhaps leave a slight gap, for air circulation, but not a full 3-Unit vertical spacing.