Aluminium T track

[Aquattro]

Anyone know where to get this stuff? I saw a build that used it to mount the AI Sols, looked pretty functional. Tried HD, Rona, Canadian Tire....no go

[Reef Pilot]

You're not talking about this stuff, are you?
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=81535&page=2

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/wire-channel-metal-ivory/911637

[gregzz4]

Unless I'm reading you wrong, you are looking for T-slot Extruded Aluminum

Here's one supplier (http://rmmc.net/8020/t-slot-profiles/)

[Aquattro]

You're not talking about this stuff, are you?
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=81535&page=2



This stuff, ya...

[subman]

I used aluminum angle from Canadian tire for my radions worked great.

[gregzz4]

2 Victoria HD stores shows lots of stock online of what Reef Pilot linked

[Reef Pilot]

You have to get it in the electrical dept.

[Aquattro]

2 Victoria HD stores shows lots of stock online of what Reef Pilot linked

Didn't have any when I looked earlier.

[Aquattro]

You have to get it in the electrical dept.

I'll try that...thx

[gregzz4]

2 Victoria HD stores shows lots of stock online of what Reef Pilot linked
I sounds pretty bright when I can'ts edit my post :lol:

[Aquattro]

You're not talking about this stuff, are you?
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=81535&page=2

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/wire-channel-metal-ivory/911637

These two links don't appear to be the same things ?

[Reef Pilot]

These two links don't appear to be the same things ?
You have to read more of the thread, about how I fabricated these channels/rails from this wire protector piece. I cut it into several lengths to fit the Radion fixtures, drilled holes to mount to the channels that slide inside the rails. Rounded and filed the edges smooth, so it looks pro, and then mounted the rails to my canopy. Works really great. And costs less than 10 bucks for all my Radions.

What makes it work, is the sliding channel inside the raceway. Not sure about the AI Sols, but sure fits well with the Radions.

[Aquattro]

This is what I'm trying to make..


http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f6/mounting-ai-sols-parellel-185863.html

[Reef Pilot]

This is what I'm trying to make..


http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f6/mounting-ai-sols-parellel-185863.html
I see that KMS tools sells Incra products, not sure if they would have these T-racks, but I see there is a store in Victoria. Maybe they could order them in for you.

But the principle and function is the same as the ones I used from HD. They are good for an inside canopy mounting. My Radions just slide fore and aft for positioning (and quick removal), but if I added another perpendicular set, I could have sideways positioning too. However, that would use up more height room inside my canopy which I don't have.

[Aquattro]

I see that KMS tools sells Incra products,

Never thought of them, they're a 5 minute walk from here :) I'll go look.

[theokie]

Lee Valley Tools will have t-track, and according to the catalog there is one in Victoria

[Ross]

How about using drawer slides?


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[Aquattro]

How about using drawer slides?


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Nope, won't work. And I need one almost 6 feet long :)

[Aquattro]

Lee Valley Tools will have t-track, and according to the catalog there is one in Victoria

Really? I've never seen it!

[Aquattro]

Really? I've never seen it!

Because apparently I drive by it every day...duh...right up the street from Proreef (RIP)

[Reef Pilot]

Really? I've never seen it!
http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/page.aspx?p=62117
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=66239&cat=1,43455

[Aquattro]

Found them, but apparently this stuff only comes in 4' lengths, I need about 5 feet :(
This is gonna be one of those "nuthin' comes easy" days....

[Reef Pilot]

Well, the HD one is 5 ft (60.5" ), if you want to give that one a try.

[Aquattro]

Got a plan "B" :)

[Dive_dry]

you could try windsor plywood

[Aquattro]

I used the ones from Lee Valley. I have to drill my own holes and stuff, but I've modified the design so that any number of lights are all moveable independently.