Guide to DIY with T-Slot Aluminum

[neonreef3d]

I’m looking to build something like this to hang 4 reefbreeder lights. Anybody know how best to attach the m6 bolts that stick out of the light fixtures to the t-slot? In the picture it looks as if they used a coupling nut but that wouldn’t work with 2 right hand fasteners correct? Wouldn’t that require one of them to have left hand threads and then the coupling nut to have a left and a right hand side so when you tighten, both bolts are drawn into the nut to tighten? Am I missing something? Maybe there is an easier way? Do they even make reverse thread m6 t-slot studs?

I was thinking of using black 25mm T-Slot from 8020.net with the inside hidden fasteners or should I pay extra for the counter bore fasteners? and then to hang it, some more t-slot studs and the basic wire hanging kit?

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For 6 lights, I would use a 3030 size rail, and as far as mounting them, I can make some 3d printed mounts, I have yet to make them for the reef breeders, If interested, please message me. I would use suspension cable at 4 points due to the size and weight.

 

[mbonus]

@QuickrdenU I think the hidden fasteners would be fine for a light mount. The counter bore are great for structural integrity, but would be overkill for this. The neon_reefer mounts would be slick