Flat Rails for MOTM – Updated 11/02/02

The wait is over. Officially licensed flat rails for use when constructing custom wood
cases for your MOTM modules are now in stock and ready to ship. So, fire up those
table saws and get those wood cabinets built. Here’s the photo:

The rail at the bottom is how they will look when delivered. I included the photo with the
long screws in the holes for illustration. The screws were inserted to keep the paint out
of the threaded holes. Additionally, you can see that every hole has been quality tested.

These rails are professionally coated with a black powdercoat finish which is the same
as used on official MOTM brackets. And, a portion of the purchase price of each rail
goes to support R & D at the official MOTM laboratory of Synthesis Technology.

The rails are 6 U long x ½" wide. You need one pair to mount 6U of MOTM modules.
Each rail has 16 holes. 12 holes are standard 8/32 threads for the standard MOTM
screw. The other 4 are for flat head wood screws and are countersunk to accommodate
a flush face for the wood screw. Screws are not included with the rails. You can use
your existing 3/8" long MOTM screws. However, be aware that they will stick out the
back about 1/8" requiring the wood to be countersunk. So, I have a supply of 8/32 x ¼"
screws that are just the perfect length. You can buy then from me or get your own at
Aaron’s Machine Screws. If you are buying 250 or less, your delivered price from
Aaron’s will be about the same as I am selling them for. If you need more than that,
you can reduce your cost buy buying a bag of 1000. Remember, Aaron’s prices
shown do not include S & H, which can add 50% to 100% (depending on the quantity
ordered) to the final price. Here is the link to the exact part if you want to order your own:

http://www.aaronsmachinescrews.com/cfusion/DisplayProduct.cfm?ITEM=1001SN1250

Flat rails are priced at $8.50 each. Sorry, I had to raise the price 50 cents each. I have
tried VERY hard to hold down the price of these parts. However, when you are paying
to have threaded holes installed, the price is not cheap. My profit on these is quite
minimal. I cut the cost 65 cents per unit by hand installing the screws to keep the paint
out of the threads. I am passing the savings on to you.

If you want the ¼" black screws, I will supply them in lots of 12 with each rail. Add
75 cents per rail. That is nearly at cost in the 100 piece quantity including S&H from
Aaron’s. If you want a better price, order up 1000 for yourself. You will be supplied
for life and cut your cost by over ½.

Shipping will be added equal to the estimated cost of US postal priority. Overseas will
be higher of course. Once you order, I will send you an invoice with the total including
shipping. Orders will ship immediately on receipt of payment.

Typical shipping charges are as follows: I have not recalculated shipping after the latest postal increase. And, heavier packages now vary in cost by zip code. So, thse shipping estimates are out of date. I will fix this up with something better later.

Quantity

USA priority

Canada

Europe - Air

Europe – Boat

1 to 3 rails
4 to 9 rails
10 to 15 rails
16 to 21 rails
22 to 27 rails
28 to 33 rails
34 to 39 rails
40 to 45 rails
46 to 51 rails
52 to 57 rails
58 to 63 rails
64 to 69 rails

$3.50
$4.00
$5.50
$7.00
$8.00
$10.00
$11.00
$12.00
$13.00
$14.00
$15.00
$16.00

$4.00
$7.00
$9.00
$12.00
$16.00
$19.00
$21.00
$24.00
$28.00
$31.00
$33.00
$36.00

$9.00
$14.00
$19.00
$24.00
$33.00
$38.00
$43.00
$48.00
$57.00
$62.00
$67.00
$72.00

$4.00
$7.00
$9.00
$12.00
$16.00
$19.00
$21.00
$24.00
$28.00
$31.00
$33.00
$36.00

Shipping rates do not include insurance. Unless otherwise requested, rails are shipped
without insurance. If you want insurance, please specify an amount. Insurance rates are:

USA & Canada = $2 for first $100 coverage then $1 for each additional $100.

Europe = $2.60 for first $100 coverage then $1 for each additional $100.

E-mail me privately if you have any questions.

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