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Aquattro 06-02-2012 01:54 AM

Aluminium T track
 
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 06-02-2012 02:17 AM

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

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

gregzz4 06-02-2012 02:43 AM

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

Here's one supplier

Aquattro 06-02-2012 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot (Post 721216)
You're not talking about this stuff, are you?
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...t=81535&page=2

This stuff, ya...

subman 06-02-2012 03:01 AM

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

gregzz4 06-02-2012 03:03 AM

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

Reef Pilot 06-02-2012 03:11 AM

You have to get it in the electrical dept.

Aquattro 06-02-2012 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by gregzz4 (Post 721233)
2 Victoria HD stores shows lots of stock online of what Reef Pilot linked

Didn't have any when I looked earlier.

Aquattro 06-02-2012 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot (Post 721236)
You have to get it in the electrical dept.

I'll try that...thx

gregzz4 06-02-2012 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by gregzz4 (Post 721233)
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 06-02-2012 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot (Post 721216)

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

Reef Pilot 06-02-2012 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 721256)
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 06-02-2012 04:46 AM

This is what I'm trying to make..


http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f6...el-185863.html

Reef Pilot 06-02-2012 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 721273)

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 06-02-2012 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot (Post 721305)
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 06-02-2012 01:41 PM

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

Ross 06-02-2012 03:01 PM

How about using drawer slides?


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Aquattro 06-02-2012 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ross (Post 721325)
How about using drawer slides?


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

Aquattro 06-02-2012 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by theokie (Post 721309)
Lee Valley Tools will have t-track, and according to the catalog there is one in Victoria

Really? I've never seen it!

Aquattro 06-02-2012 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 721328)
Really? I've never seen it!

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

Reef Pilot 06-02-2012 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 721328)
Really? I've never seen it!

http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/page.aspx?p=62117
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...39&cat=1,43455

Aquattro 06-02-2012 04:33 PM

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 06-02-2012 05:08 PM

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

Aquattro 06-02-2012 06:27 PM

Got a plan "B" :)

Dive_dry 06-02-2012 07:39 PM

you could try windsor plywood

Aquattro 06-02-2012 08:29 PM

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.


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