tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218524178230712938.post6390623106338301835..comments2024-03-28T17:35:45.759-07:00Comments on modeling the SP: Mind the gap, Part 2Tony Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11593061828601275378noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218524178230712938.post-53472817729540145052021-07-25T11:45:06.810-07:002021-07-25T11:45:06.810-07:00It is entirely mechanical, but is not the major me...It is entirely mechanical, but is not the major mechanical component. The barrel bolts at each end, and a heavy aluminum bar with holes to receive the barrel bolts at each track spacing, are the primary mechanical latches. Electrical power is entirely separate. The Nulton tubes and rods are only to refine the rail alignment. <br /><br />I realize, looking back at my blog posts, that I was never entirely clear about all this. Probably I should do another summary post about the staging. So thanks for the useful question, Matt.<br />Tony ThompsonTony Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11593061828601275378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218524178230712938.post-17833796781726629312021-07-24T08:50:52.014-07:002021-07-24T08:50:52.014-07:00Hi Tony. I found this post via your recent track w...Hi Tony. I found this post via your recent track wars post. <br />I’m curious as to the main function of the bolts; electrical or mechanical? It seems the brass would be too soft to enforce rail alignment or locking the drawer in place. <br />As someone with a sliding staging drawer (although not sequential like yours), I’m keeping my eyes open for solutions. Thanks. Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961450521166357464noreply@blogger.com