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jm4rchlast Thursday at 10:39 PM5 repliesview on HN

I didn't originate this idea, but if you're curious about other options... I found success using an IKEA Helmer for my home lab.

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/helmer-drawer-unit-on-casters-b...


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farfatchedtoday at 12:45 AM

https://github.com/bwann/homelab documents this sort of setup. Looks great!

ghostly_syesterday at 11:21 PM

I have a couple of these, they are made of a light gauge sheet metal; the inner dimension is ~9.75", wider than the 10" standard hole spacing; and I don't think they would be very structurally sound if you were to remove the back panel. Doesn't seem very well suited to me.

fhnyesterday at 10:20 PM

can you share a pic?

louwrentiuslast Friday at 1:34 AM

Thanks for sharing. I’m running a lack rack for 15 years, would have been fitting