Are there any dressing/cosmetic covers for exposed twinslot rail to make
it less ugly? Obviously needs to be trimmable to length.




I'd like to use it for a wide but not deep TV stand with deeper and
narrower hifi/media shelves underneath.

Reason: drywall and the rails spread the load better than a TV mount;
and the whole lot remains off the floor.


My other plan it to fit "floating" vertical back panels clipped to the
rails with magnets - but that will involve more carpentry.

On 07/11/2015 09:14, Tim Watts wrote:
Are there any dressing/cosmetic covers for exposed twinslot rail to make
it less ugly? Obviously needs to be trimmable to length.




I'd like to use it for a wide but not deep TV stand with deeper and
narrower hifi/media shelves underneath.

Reason: drywall and the rails spread the load better than a TV mount;
and the whole lot remains off the floor.


My other plan it to fit "floating" vertical back panels clipped to the
rails with magnets - but that will involve more carpentry.

I'd go for floating back panels (I assume the rails are steel rather
than aluminium?), that helps you to hide all the wiring nicely.

On 07/11/2015 09:14, Tim Watts wrote:
Are there any dressing/cosmetic covers for exposed twinslot rail to make
it less ugly? Obviously needs to be trimmable to length.


Never seen anything for that purpose.

Some mini-trunking?

http://www.screwfix.com/c/electrical...ths/cat2530017

In message , Tim Watts
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Are there any dressing/cosmetic covers for exposed twinslot rail to
make it less ugly? Obviously needs to be trimmable to length.




I'd like to use it for a wide but not deep TV stand with deeper and
narrower hifi/media shelves underneath.

Reason: drywall and the rails spread the load better than a TV mount;
and the whole lot remains off the floor.


My other plan it to fit "floating" vertical back panels clipped to the
rails with magnets - but that will involve more carpentry.

I hid a single slot set.

http://s828.photobucket.com/user/TimLamb/library/

Long while ago but mainly bench saw work.

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On 07/11/15 11:12, Tim Lamb wrote:

I hid a single slot set.

http://s828.photobucket.com/user/TimLamb/library/

Long while ago but mainly bench saw work.


Oh that is nice

Why does no-one do a commercial version!

I'd don't have the skills or tools for that - but I'm interested. Did you:

Route out the back of a bit of 2x1" for the uprights? (This is kinda
what I was after)

How did you make the bracket covers?

On 07/11/15 11:00, Fredxxx wrote:
On 07/11/2015 09:14, Tim Watts wrote:
Are there any dressing/cosmetic covers for exposed twinslot rail to make
it less ugly? Obviously needs to be trimmable to length.


Never seen anything for that purpose.

Some mini-trunking?

http://www.screwfix.com/c/electrical...ths/cat2530017


It was a variation on one idea that passed through my mind, only using
D-Line round. Couple of magnets siliconed into the back of it...

On 07/11/15 10:51, newshound wrote:
On 07/11/2015 09:14, Tim Watts wrote:
Are there any dressing/cosmetic covers for exposed twinslot rail to make
it less ugly? Obviously needs to be trimmable to length.




I'd like to use it for a wide but not deep TV stand with deeper and
narrower hifi/media shelves underneath.

Reason: drywall and the rails spread the load better than a TV mount;
and the whole lot remains off the floor.


My other plan it to fit "floating" vertical back panels clipped to the
rails with magnets - but that will involve more carpentry.

I'd go for floating back panels (I assume the rails are steel rather
than aluminium?), that helps you to hide all the wiring nicely.


Indeed they will be steel. I know where to get rare earth magnet discs
with a countersunk screw hole so was thinking just to surface mount
these leaving rail depth plus an 1/8" stand off.

As you say, it would be quite a cool way to hide the cables.

If I get used some suitable width shelving panels as the uprights, all
I'd have to do is cut to length and take some cutouts around the top 2
corners to miss the next shelf's brackets. You'd see the brackets - but
I think the overall effect would be OK.

It would then follow on that one could put sides on it, boxing in the 3
or so short media shelves which would leave it looking a bit like a
mantel with the telly on top.

What would then top it off is a glass door on the front - but that gets
complicated. Can glaziers cut glass with hinge mounts?

At that point, you'd not really see the brackets anyway.

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On 07/11/15 11:12, Tim Lamb wrote:

I hid a single slot set.

http://s828.photobucket.com/user/TimLamb/library/

Long while ago but mainly bench saw work.


Oh that is nice

Why does no-one do a commercial version!

I'd don't have the skills or tools for that - but I'm interested. Did you:

Route out the back of a bit of 2x1" for the uprights? (This is kinda
what I was after)

How did you make the bracket covers?

I have to confess being unable to remember. Roughly 20 years ago!

The upright sections are a simple *U* shape and I think the slot was cut
using multiple passes on an adjustable depth table saw. It doesn't take
long if you do a long length and then cut to size. I had a choice of
notching the shelves to meet the wall or cutting a step so the upright
cover tucks behind.

The support hiding the shelf bracket is a mystery. Possibly roughed out
by my woodworking tenant using a narrow bladed bandsaw and hand finished
by me with a spokeshave and sander. The bracket slot is bench saw but
mine are thin. You would make a better job with a router as you can stop
short of the visible end.

Devising jigs to aid repeat component manufacture can be very
satisfying:-)

--
Tim Lamb

On 07/11/2015 12:42, Tim Watts wrote:
On 07/11/15 11:12, Tim Lamb wrote:

I hid a single slot set.

http://s828.photobucket.com/user/TimLamb/library/

Long while ago but mainly bench saw work.


Oh that is nice

More a work of art!

Why does no-one do a commercial version!

I'd don't have the skills or tools for that - but I'm interested. Did you:

Route out the back of a bit of 2x1" for the uprights? (This is kinda
what I was after)

How did you make the bracket covers?

On 07 Nov 2015, Tim Watts grunted:

Are there any dressing/cosmetic covers for exposed twinslot rail to make
it less ugly? Obviously needs to be trimmable to length.

Not a bespoke cover; but have you had a look at the range of plastic
extruded trims you can get at Wickes? There are loads of different ones,
all shapes and sizes - from memory I think there's on which would cover
over the rail quite neatly.

--
David

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Tim Watts wrote:
Are there any dressing/cosmetic covers for exposed twinslot rail to make
it less ugly? Obviously needs to be trimmable to length.

Can't really see any cover - which will be larger - looking any better.
And getting a perfect fit round the brackets a problem too?

Fitting a sheet material between the uprights so they appear flush can
improve the looks if you think it worth it, though.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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On 07/11/2015 12:43, Tim Watts wrote:
On 07/11/15 11:00, Fredxxx wrote:
On 07/11/2015 09:14, Tim Watts wrote:
Are there any dressing/cosmetic covers for exposed twinslot rail to make
it less ugly? Obviously needs to be trimmable to length.


Never seen anything for that purpose.

Some mini-trunking?

http://www.screwfix.com/c/electrical...ths/cat2530017



It was a variation on one idea that passed through my mind, only using
D-Line round. Couple of magnets siliconed into the back of it...
It passed through my mind as a suggestion, butmost trunking has ID
printing on the back - the front when used as capping.

Malcolm

On 07/11/2015 16:19, Malcolm Race wrote:
On 07/11/2015 12:43, Tim Watts wrote:
On 07/11/15 11:00, Fredxxx wrote:
On 07/11/2015 09:14, Tim Watts wrote:
Are there any dressing/cosmetic covers for exposed twinslot rail to
make
it less ugly? Obviously needs to be trimmable to length.


Never seen anything for that purpose.

Some mini-trunking?

http://www.screwfix.com/c/electrical...ths/cat2530017




It was a variation on one idea that passed through my mind, only using
D-Line round. Couple of magnets siliconed into the back of it...
It passed through my mind as a suggestion, butmost trunking has ID
printing on the back - the front when used as capping.

I had considered that, and a lot of trunking has an adhesive back rather
than ID.

The smaller, capping, part could be cut to the correct length and
snapped in position between the shelves after they are in position.

I can't see the problem you foresee?

On 07/11/15 15:33, Lobster wrote:
On 07 Nov 2015, Tim Watts grunted:

Are there any dressing/cosmetic covers for exposed twinslot rail to make
it less ugly? Obviously needs to be trimmable to length.

Not a bespoke cover; but have you had a look at the range of plastic
extruded trims you can get at Wickes? There are loads of different ones,
all shapes and sizes - from memory I think there's on which would cover
over the rail quite neatly.


Thanks - I will check

I actually like the look of these slots, and it makes a wonderful home for
little spiders to keep the fly population down.
Brian

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"Tim Watts" wrote in message
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Are there any dressing/cosmetic covers for exposed twinslot rail to make
it less ugly? Obviously needs to be trimmable to length.




I'd like to use it for a wide but not deep TV stand with deeper and
narrower hifi/media shelves underneath.

Reason: drywall and the rails spread the load better than a TV mount; and
the whole lot remains off the floor.


My other plan it to fit "floating" vertical back panels clipped to the
rails with magnets - but that will involve more carpentry.

Brian-Gaff wrote

I actually like the look of these slots,

And I don’t even notice them with the black steel
25mm RHS steel single slotted tube I use, Dexion.

and it makes a wonderful home for little spiders to keep the fly
population down.

"Tim Watts" wrote in message
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Are there any dressing/cosmetic covers for exposed twinslot rail to make
it less ugly? Obviously needs to be trimmable to length.




I'd like to use it for a wide but not deep TV stand with deeper and
narrower hifi/media shelves underneath.

Reason: drywall and the rails spread the load better than a TV mount; and
the whole lot remains off the floor.


My other plan it to fit "floating" vertical back panels clipped to the
rails with magnets - but that will involve more carpentry.

Hey I stumbled across this thread cause I was looking for something similar to what the other Tim asked for. I clicked on the link but I can't see anything other than some rather impressive home renovations. I know it's been a while but do you still have the pics of this idea? I'm looking to do cover the twin slot system too, mainly to keep water out. It won't be drenched but it may get splashed occasionally. Plus it'd be coo to cover it up with something nice. Cheers mate.

On 31/08/17 17:59, wrote:
Hey I stumbled across this thread cause I was looking for something similar to what the other Tim asked for. I clicked on the link but I can't see anything other than some rather impressive home renovations. I know it's been a while but do you still have the pics of this idea? I'm looking to do cover the twin slot system too, mainly to keep water out. It won't be drenched but it may get splashed occasionally. Plus it'd be coo to cover it up with something nice. Cheers mate.



Can you post some context?

I was just wondering about that.
There used to be something like square section trunking with one side open
that went between wall and vertical runners which you cut and hoped it would
hold clamped between the vertical piec and the wall. I never found it much
good as all the walls in my house are somewhat less than flat and hence the
term fitting where it touched came to mind!
Brian

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On 31/08/17 17:59, wrote:
Hey I stumbled across this thread cause I was looking for something
similar to what the other Tim asked for. I clicked on the link but I
can't see anything other than some rather impressive home renovations. I
know it's been a while but do you still have the pics of this idea? I'm
looking to do cover the twin slot system too, mainly to keep water out.
It won't be drenched but it may get splashed occasionally. Plus it'd be
coo to cover it up with something nice. Cheers mate.



Can you post some context?

In message , Tim Watts
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On 31/08/17 17:59, wrote:
Hey I stumbled across this thread cause I was looking for something
similar to what the other Tim asked for. I clicked on the link but I
can't see anything other than some rather impressive home renovations.
I know it's been a while but do you still have the pics of this idea?
I'm looking to do cover the twin slot system too, mainly to keep water
out. It won't be drenched but it may get splashed occasionally. Plus
it'd be coo to cover it up with something nice. Cheers mate.



Can you post some context?

Might have been me. I put some pics on P Bucket but they are long gone
from there. If that is a valid mail address I could dig them out and
send them to him.

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On Thursday, 31 August 2017 19:37:31 UTC+1, Tim Lamb wrote:
In message , Tim Watts
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On 31/08/17 17:59, wrote:
Hey I stumbled across this thread cause I was looking for something
similar to what the other Tim asked for. I clicked on the link but I
can't see anything other than some rather impressive home renovations.
I know it's been a while but do you still have the pics of this idea?
I'm looking to do cover the twin slot system too, mainly to keep water
out. It won't be drenched but it may get splashed occasionally. Plus
it'd be coo to cover it up with something nice. Cheers mate.



Can you post some context?

Might have been me. I put some pics on P Bucket but they are long gone
from there. If that is a valid mail address I could dig them out and
send them to him.

stick em on wiki


NT

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On Thursday, 31 August 2017 19:37:31 UTC+1, Tim Lamb wrote:
In message , Tim Watts
writes
On 31/08/17 17:59, wrote:
Hey I stumbled across this thread cause I was looking for something
similar to what the other Tim asked for. I clicked on the link but I
can't see anything other than some rather impressive home renovations.
I know it's been a while but do you still have the pics of this idea?
I'm looking to do cover the twin slot system too, mainly to keep water
out. It won't be drenched but it may get splashed occasionally. Plus
it'd be coo to cover it up with something nice. Cheers mate.



Can you post some context?

Might have been me. I put some pics on P Bucket but they are long gone
from there. If that is a valid mail address I could dig them out and
send them to him.

stick em on wiki

Er.. technical competence issues...

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Tim Lamb