How to rackmount your old gear to save space

You can either start with a new chassis or contact a supplier/manufacturer for rejected parts. In this case I wanted to fit something in an empty half-rack slot that I had open for a long time.

Make sure the height of the circuit board will fit in the enclosure.

Drill holes to match the position of where the circuit board was originally mounted.

I had to mount a transformer as well, use twist connectors to protect all exposed wire joints.

Before mounting the circuit board, place something underneath to protect the contacts from making a connection with the chassis. Here I used adhesive pieces of velcro.

Wiring the front panel can get messy, make sure to label everything clearly, also having a schematic on hand will help.

When you are finished wiring, consider spending some extra money on a custom faceplate, it definitely makes a difference.