January 2016 – David J White IT

Lack Rack mobile enterprise edition.(pt2)

January 15, 2016January 15, 2016 David White

Summary

This post details some problems with construction, custom rack rail fabrication (welding), and constructing the frame under the mobile lack rack.

In the last part I listed a welder in the tools section. Now you may be wondering, what is this guy doing with a welder and Ikea furniture, I hope he has a fire extinguisher handy. I do take safety seriously and do keep a fire extinguisher nearby when welding. (more…)

Lack Rack mobile enterprise edition.(pt1)

January 13, 2016 David White

Summary

In this project I use two Ikea Lack coffee tables to build a mobile server rack to be used for a networking class and later as a home server rack. This project adds several materials to the flat pack furniture to give it mobility, added strength, and user friendly features in its new re-purposed life. This is the first post in a series documenting its conception, construction, and final use. (more…)