I am used to the LOR equipment and having strain relief.
I was at Lowes and priced out parts.
Aluminum angle stock
8' gets you 12x 8" pieces
2" , 1/16" thick for $18.97
1.5", 1/16" thick for 14.97 or 15.97?
# cords NM/SE Connector Size Single Unit Cost Bulk Cost/Quantity
16 SPT-2 1" $1.44 N/A
11 SPT-2 3/4" .87 $.46/50
6 SPT-2 3/8" .38 .26/100
8 18AWG 1" 1.44 N/A
4 18AWG 3/4" .87 .46/50
2 18AWG 1/2" .38 .26/100
2 16AWG 1/2" .38 .26/100
So, for SPT-2 output cords, and 2x 16AWG input cords
Aluminum Angle 2" $1.60
1" NM/SE 1.44
1/2" NM/SE .38
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Total 3.42
So, for 18AWG output cords, and 2x 16AWG input cords
Aluminum Angle 2" $1.60
1" NM/SE 2x 1.44
1/2" NM/SE .38
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Total 4.86
If anyone is interested, I'll try and post some pics after I get one cut and drilled.