L Rod Rack Clamp

2-7/8"
x 1-3/8" x 4" block of oak wood painted black.
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Drilled a 1-1/4"
hole through the block and a 7/8" hole 1-3/4" deep for the L-rod.
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Drilled 11/32" for the threaded insert and 19/64" hole for the t-nut.
(Check the package for correct hole size for threaded inserts and t-nuts
they may be different for different brands.)
Threaded inserts
http://www.mcmaster.com/ part #
92105A675
T-nuts http://www.mcmaster.com/
part # 90975A057 |

Arrow show where I cut a slot with double bladed hacksaw. Used vice to
press the knobs on the 1/4" socket cap screws.
Socket Head Cap Screw Part # 91251A542 and Knobs
Part #
94052A141
http://www.mcmaster.com
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The L rods can be expensive and hard to find.
You can also make your own L Rods using .79 cent anchor bolts .
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Next I will convert
a Yamaha DD-55 drum machine into a drum module
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