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TimberRack

Modular 3D-Printed Wooden 19" Server Frame for Home Labs

A lightweight, customizable rack frame made from 3D-printed connectors and 25 mm wooden dowels. The calculator helps determine cut lengths for different rack heights and hardware depths.

TimberRack server frame with networking hardware on a wooden cabinet

Modular construction

Stackable base design with 3U, 4U, 5U and 6U rail variants.

Simple materials

3D-printed connectors, 25 mm wooden dowels and standard screws.

Rod calculator

Cut list for your TimberRack

Enter the desired rack height in rack units and the required depth. The calculator automatically accounts for the 18 mm offset between the mounting system and the wood.

Measurements

1 rack unit equals 44.45 mm. A total of 18 mm is subtracted for the mounting offset.

Height calculation

(44.45 mm x 10 U) - 18 mm = 426.5 mm

Cut list

Designed for 25 mm wooden dowels and the TimberRack base frame.

QtyPositionLength
8xWidthfixed outer dimension561 mm
8xHeight10 U with 9 mm offset at top and bottom426.5 mm
8xDepthadjust to the hardware being installed300 mm
1xLower center supportfor heavier hardware at the bottom center511 mm

Total rods

25

Total wood length

10.81 m

Smart cutting plan

The optimizer distributes all required wooden pieces across your stock rod length and accounts for the saw kerf.

Required stock rods

12

Total waste incl. kerf

1,189 mm

Material usage

90.09 %

Stock rod 1

used incl. cuts: 993.5 mm · offcut: 6.5 mm

1,000 mm
561
426.5
6.5
Width 561 mm
Height 426.5 mm
2x kerf 3 mm

Stock rod 2

used incl. cuts: 993.5 mm · offcut: 6.5 mm

1,000 mm
561
426.5
6.5
Width 561 mm
Height 426.5 mm
2x kerf 3 mm

Stock rod 3

used incl. cuts: 993.5 mm · offcut: 6.5 mm

1,000 mm
561
426.5
6.5
Width 561 mm
Height 426.5 mm
2x kerf 3 mm

Stock rod 4

used incl. cuts: 993.5 mm · offcut: 6.5 mm

1,000 mm
561
426.5
6.5
Width 561 mm
Height 426.5 mm
2x kerf 3 mm

Stock rod 5

used incl. cuts: 993.5 mm · offcut: 6.5 mm

1,000 mm
561
426.5
6.5
Width 561 mm
Height 426.5 mm
2x kerf 3 mm

Stock rod 6

used incl. cuts: 993.5 mm · offcut: 6.5 mm

1,000 mm
561
426.5
6.5
Width 561 mm
Height 426.5 mm
2x kerf 3 mm

Stock rod 7

used incl. cuts: 993.5 mm · offcut: 6.5 mm

1,000 mm
561
426.5
6.5
Width 561 mm
Height 426.5 mm
2x kerf 3 mm

Stock rod 8

used incl. cuts: 993.5 mm · offcut: 6.5 mm

1,000 mm
561
426.5
6.5
Width 561 mm
Height 426.5 mm
2x kerf 3 mm

Stock rod 9

used incl. cuts: 909 mm · offcut: 91 mm

1,000 mm
300
300
300
91
Depth 300 mm
Depth 300 mm
Depth 300 mm
3x kerf 3 mm

Stock rod 10

used incl. cuts: 909 mm · offcut: 91 mm

1,000 mm
300
300
300
91
Depth 300 mm
Depth 300 mm
Depth 300 mm
3x kerf 3 mm

Stock rod 11

used incl. cuts: 817 mm · offcut: 183 mm

1,000 mm
511
300
183
Lower center support 511 mm
Depth 300 mm
2x kerf 3 mm

Stock rod 12

used incl. cuts: 303 mm · offcut: 697 mm

1,000 mm
300
697
Depth 300 mm
1x kerf 3 mm

Note: The plan counts one kerf per part. If you can use an end piece without an additional cut, the real offcut will be slightly larger.

Assembly guide

Assembly guide coming next

This section will contain the step-by-step guide with parts overview, print notes, assembly order and tips for aligning the 19-inch rails.