10-32 Nut Rack Mount locker

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I ordered equipment that was supposed to be compatible with my 12U 19" rack, but it turns out I got the wrong thing. Instead of using M6 bolts and captive rack nuts like I needed, I ended up with 10-32 bolts that claimed to be rackmount bolts. You can technically use them, but there's a catch: they're not compatible with those rack nuts, and my rack isn't compatible with the rack nuts either. It was a frustrating situation. To fix this problem, I designed some custom parts that lock the 10-32 nuts in place. This makes a big difference - the nuts are a tight fit, so you'll need to screw them in from behind.