Bud, the poster boxes came out great. I'll have to try and schedule another trip the Atlanta office so can try out that pool table. :D

Cheers,
Mark

Mark,

Thanks and sounds good to me. Just let me know.

Bud

Looks like a blizzard !!! Go BEARS !!!

btw, awesome Pool table...


Go BEARS !!! hehehe

Bud,

The poster frames came out great!! With all these little upgrades you've been doing, have you had a chance to just enjoy the finished basement?!

I know how it is though, just when you think you're done, you think of something else that would finish off the space. :D

Sean,

Long time, no post. Thanks. Always something to do. I'm down there every night though watching something. Kids are down there now watching "Cheaper by the Dozen 2". I like to stay busy, so I may have to invent some new things to do!

Bud

Bud,

I really like the look of the lights over the pool table. It really brings ALL of your space together.

I always enjoy reading about your progress.

Thanks Randy. If I was motivated today, I'd make my cue rack, but it's raining and cold and the game will be on shortly so it can wait another week. I'd like to get it done to protect the cues from the kids and the wall from the cues! I still need to finish up the kids pinewood derby car today as well.

Bud

I still need to finish up the kids pinewood derby car today as well.
Please posts pics. I'd love to see what you do this year. We may skip the derby-days with my daughter this year -- just too much other stuff to do.

Hey Bud !!!

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BEARS BEARS BEARS !!!! It's our year baby !!!!

His name is Bud.


Um........yes, I know :eek:

Looks like a blizzard !!!

Felt like a blizzard too!! Used the snowblower twice in one day.


Bears vs. Colts!! YES!! Go Bears!! Hope the Blazing Ridge Cinema is rocking on the 4th!! Enjoy the game Bud!


Scott

Please posts pics. I'd love to see what you do this year. We may skip the derby-days with my daughter this year -- just too much other stuff to do.

Will do.

Bud

Great AFC game last night. I'd rather have the Colts than the Pats, Brady can be dangerous. I hope the Bears bring that defense to the Bowl, they'll need it.

We're having some people from out of town for the big game this year. Should be a great game.

Go Bears!

Bud

Yah, I much rather have the colts then the patriots as well. Man it's gonna be a good game, I hope everyone trash talks the bears d for the next 2 weeks, so they light them up on Sunday !!

Please posts pics. I'd love to see what you do this year. We may skip the derby-days with my daughter this year -- just too much other stuff to do.

Steve,

Here's what we've done so far. At the moment its about 4 oz, need to add some additional weight. I'm no sure how accurate my scale is, I'll have to weight for the official weigh in this weekend before adding too much more.

http://images14.fotki.com/v386/photos/6/649633/3402899/100_2203-vi.jpg

Bud

Steve,

Here's what we've done so far. At the moment its about 4 oz, need to add some additional weight. I'm no sure how accurate my scale is, I'll have to weight for the official weigh in this weekend before adding too much more.
Not too shabby Bud! Did you use black electrical tape for the stripe? If so, very resourceful :)

On the weight -- I went to the Post Office and used their "self-serve" digital scale. It gave the same results as the "official" scale used at the race. I just went slightly under weight and used some lead stick-on weights when I knew the official weight. Since they are so soft, you can trim them down with regular wire cutters to get the exact weight you need. Good luck in the race!

Not too shabby Bud! Did you use black electrical tape for the stripe? If so, very resourceful :)

On the weight -- I went to the Post Office and used their "self-serve" digital scale. It gave the same results as the "official" scale used at the race. I just went slightly under weight and used some lead stick-on weights when I knew the official weight. Since they are so soft, you can trim them down with regular wire cutters to get the exact weight you need. Good luck in the race!

Its got a few coats on it. It was originally the metallic gold I used on the letters for the ticket window. I also taped it up and used black paint for tinted windows. My son decided later on green, so we repainted it with green oil based paint. He actually came up with the black electrical tape. I started calling him McGiver, but he didn't get it. :rolleyes: I drilled holes in the sides above the rear wheels and inserted some lead weights, also cover with black electrical tape. I'll have to go check out the post office this week, thanks for that idea.

Bud

Bud,
was it you that installed ceiling speakers somewhere in your home or/and theater?

If so, what model # and an honest opinion of how they perform musically, hometheater wise I dont really care for now but do want some nice musical speakers in a very nice glorified "hotel room" home I am working on. The place I went to yesterday to get all the appliances had M&Ks or something to that effect and of course they said they sound wonderful but Im just wondering. and how much clearance do they need since I am altering the entire home to carhedral ceilings and nows the time to run wiring! Also did the recommened they not be used in a cathedral ceiling?

Mark, I used Sonance 622TRs for my surrounds (installed in the soffits). While I use the room for primarily for movies and HDTV, I have listened to some DVD Audio discs I have (had an Acura TL before I bought my truck) and they sound great to me. I went with the 622s based on a recommendation from Ascend to match my 340s. I'd buy them again under the same circumstances. I think they're great for the price. The spec sheet and instructions are attached.

General info here:
http://www.sonance.com/subs/products.php?category_id=16&option=get_category&thread_one_cat_id=1&thread_one_cat_name=Speakers&thread_two_cat_id=3&thread_two_cat_name=In-Ceiling

Here are some reviews that mention the 622s:

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10914_7-6246921-1.html
http://www1.electronichouse.com/article/686.html
http://homesmarthome.net/casestudies_4.htm

I bought them through ABT electronics (remove the "-"s in the link below)
http://www.a-b-telectronics.com/scripts/site/site_product.php3?source=shopping&id=17071

I'm sure you can find them cheaper as well.

Bud

Bud - You need an index on your thread :p

Just spent ages trying to locate those 'thingamagigers' you used on your bar overhang . Had a brain freeze on thier name so search was useless. Finally found them and the link to the 'Corbels' :o

Need to use something like them in my bar overhead display / thingamajig :D

Cheers,
Mark

Mark,

Not a bad idea, actually. I can go back to the first post maybe and edit it to add the major sections of the build, links to materials and info. Might take an hour or two, but if it helps, it'll be worth it. Hmmmm.....

On the corbels, they had some good stuff, not the cheapest things, but it really adds something to the detail.

Bud

Toshiba HD-A2 arrived today! I came home a little early and hooked it up, pretty simple. I played a little bit of Braveheart and tested Finding Nemo, but that was about it. I know there is discussions on a firmware upgrade, but I have to figure out where I'm at first. So far with regular DVDs it looks great. I have a few Netflix HDDVD rentals coming next week, but I may be shopping for a flat screen this weekend and may pick one up to check it out.

Bud

Bud - I'm happy to see you took the HD-DVD plunge. You're gonna love it.

I have the XBOX 360 addon and plan on picking up the HD-A2. HD-DVD is amazing!

Enjoy.

Bud - I'm happy to see you took the HD-DVD plunge. You're gonna love it.

I'm sure I will. Now to view some content! I just couldn't justify a BD player's cost. I have the 360 already, so the PS3 is out for a while as well. I'm not fond of using a game system for a DVD player either and the A2 was pretty reasonable through Amazon. I also needed a new DVD player for upstairs, so it made sense to me.

Bud

I have the XBOX 360 addon and plan on picking up the HD-A2. HD-DVD is amazing!

Enjoy.

Is there a reason you'll want both? Different systems perhaps?

Bud

Is there a reason you'll want both? Different systems perhaps?

Bud

I have the 360 and HD Add-on in the kids playroom. The Toshiba is going to go with the main system.

What TV are you looking to purchase?


Jim

Still out on the model. Here's the dilemma. I want something for my bar and has to be be HD. I'd like a 42, but could get away with a 37. It's nothing something that will get used a ton and its definitely not for primary use. I could go either LCD or Plasma, doesn't matter much. Not much ambient light, viewing probably weekends/nights for games, but I'm not huge sports nut either. I'd like to stay between 1000-1200 as well and I want it on the wall before the Superbowl. I just ordered a mount from monoprice.com even though I don't have the TV yet. Here is the mount I ordered.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082801&p_id=2852&seq=1&format=2

About a month ago I was looking at the Panasonic TH-42PX60U which I could have gotten for right around 1200. Rated well, good reviews everywhere. Now they're selling for closer to 1600. Best Buy and Circuit City had some priice wars going on at the time before Xmas and now they're not reducing their prices before the superbowl. Remove the "-"s from the URL. http://www.plasma-tv-buying-guide.com/plasmatv/panasonic-th42px60u.html

Yesterday I was looking at a 37" Sharp LC-37D40U LCD that I could get for about 1000.00 through an employee discount.
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtvreviews/sharp-lc37d40u-review.shtml

I'm also thinking of just going with a cheaper brand. I may take a ride over to Brandsmart USA today and see what they have.


Bud

Still out on the model. Here's the dilemma. I want something for my bar and has to be be HD. I'd like a 42, but could get away with a 37. It's nothing something that will get used a ton and its definitely not for primary use. I could go either LCD or Plasma, doesn't matter much. Not much ambient light, viewing probably weekends/nights for games, but I'm not huge sports nut either. I'd like to stay between 1000-1200 as well and I want it on the wall before the Superbowl. I just ordered a mount from monoprice.com even though I don't have the TV yet. Here is the mount I ordered.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082801&p_id=2852&seq=1&format=2

About a month ago I was looking at the Panasonic TH-42PX60U which I could have gotten for right around 1200. Rated well, good reviews everywhere. Now they're selling for closer to 1600. Best Buy and Circuit City had some priice wars going on at the time before Xmas and now they're not reducing their prices before the superbowl. Remove the "-"s from the URL. http://www.plasma-tv-buying-guide.com/plasmatv/panasonic-th42px60u.html

Yesterday I was looking at a 37" Sharp LC-37D40U LCD that I could get for about 1000.00 through an employee discount.
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtvreviews/sharp-lc37d40u-review.shtml

I'm also thinking of just going with a cheaper brand. I may take a ride over to Brandsmart USA today and see what they have.


Bud

Funny, just last night I installed a tv using that exact mount from Monoprice. Just like everything else there, very good quality at an exceptional price. Do you have a Coscto near you? The Vizio's they carry are decent . I was in a similar situation as you. I was looking for a HD flat screen; didn't have to be top notch as it was just for the bedroom. Ended up getting the 47" Vizio LCD.

Actually, I do have one not far from Brandsmart. Maybe I'll pop in there and check to see what they have. Glad to hear the mount is decent!

Bud

Bud,

I think I have a connection for panny flat tv's. I will let you know Monday what the price of the model you posted would cost through me....

Jason

Bud,

I just bought two 37" LCDs from Costco for just UNDER $900 each. Can't beat them.

Bud,

I think I have a connection for panny flat tv's. I will let you know Monday what the price of the model you posted would cost through me....

Jason

Thanks dude. Ben is also looking into a few things. I get all these corp discounts with Panansonic, Sharp, Philips and Samsung and the prices still are not better than the sale prices.

Bud

Bud,

I just bought two 37" LCDs from Costco for just UNDER $900 each. Can't beat them.

Our membership ran out and not sure where I put my damn card, so I didn't get there. Hit Best Buy, Circuit City, Brandmart and HHGregg. Still no decision yet.

What model did you get?

Bud

Vizio 37" (VX37L). We think it's a good value. Nothing out there is perfect...yet.

OK, so first impressions of the Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD player (http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/dvd/product.asp?model=hd-a2).

I didn't want to buy any HD DVDs at this point since I'd rent via Netflix, but ended up buying King Kong, The Mummy and Cinderella Man. :rolleyes: Best Buy has a great selection compared to Circuit City (I was in both today looking at TVs again).

It took me a whole five minutes to remove the other player and hookup the A2. I updated my Harmony remote in a few minutes and I was off and running.

So far it's impressive from a picture and audio perspective. I watched half of King King today and about 1/2 hour of The Mummy. I watched MI:III the other night in SD. Even with SD DVDs, it seems to look better than my Panasonic DVDS97S.

Some folks had issues with firmware upgrades connecting to the Toshiba servers (has an ethernet port), but this came with the latest firmware. The updates to the firmware were related to HDMI-DVI connections and some other things in that space. I haven't had any issues since I'm running pure HDMI through the receiver and to the projector.

Overall I'm pretty happy with this unit, especially for the price.

Bud

OK, so first impressions of the Toshiba HD-A2 HD DVD player (http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/dvd/product.asp?model=hd-a2).

I didn't want to buy any HD DVDs at this point since I'd rent via Netflix, but ended up buying King Kong, The Mummy and Cinderella Man. :rolleyes: Best Buy has a great selection compared to Circuit City (I was in both today looking at TVs again).

It took me a whole five minutes to remove the other player and hookup the A2. I updated my Harmony remote in a few minutes and I was off and running.

So far it's impressive from a picture and audio perspective. I watched half of King King today and about 1/2 hour of The Mummy. I watched MI:III the other night in SD. Even with SD DVDs, it seems to look better than my Panasonic DVDS97S.

Some folks had issues with firmware upgrades connecting to the Toshiba servers (has an ethernet port), but this came with the latest firmware. The updates to the firmware were related to HDMI-DVI connections and some other things in that space. I haven't had any issues since I'm running pure HDMI through the receiver and to the projector.

Overall I'm pretty happy with this unit, especially for the price.

Bud

If its the same as my A1, the upscaling of std DVD is as good as I've seen.

Hey Bud, I saw this and thought you might be interested.

HANNspree Xv 37 inch Widescreen LCD HDTV - 37” - JT02-37U1-000G - 3 HDMI Inputs!!
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=204042781&adid=17070&dcaid=17070
Resolution 1366 x 768 WXGA+

Never heard of the brand, but $700 after rebates makes it worth a look. 3 HDMI inputs might be nice too, but I imagine you're probably planning a single cable from the theater for the TV in the bar.

That is a pretty good price! I can get a 37" Sharp for about 1K after shipping. Thanks for the link. Waiting on Ben and Jason's responses and I'll make a decision today. I think my mount will be here today, too.

Bud

I think buy.com has 10% off for 1st time customers, and routinely e-mails me 7 - 10% off coupons if I go a couple months without buying anything. If you go that route might be worth a phone call.

Dave,

I've been using them for years and get those coupons on occasion as well. They typically always gave good pricing, especially electronics.

Bud

Just a warning about their coupons. If you get one in your e-mail, be sure to use it when you purchase from them. Yeah, I know, why would you buy something without the coupon if it's available? The point is, I have noticed that buy.com raises their prices when they send out those coupons and then lowers their prices after the coupons expire. So you aren't really saving 10% when they send out a 10% coupon. On the 24th, they sent a 7% coupon for existing customers and the coupon expires on the 31st. So, you could actually get that 37" TV for $637.

I did a quick search on that TV company. Seems they are a small company from Cali and they have two company stores there. I didn't look any more than that to see if they were rebranded TVs or anything like that.

Edit: Calculated wrong total cost after coupon.

OK, so here's the decision. I spoke with Ben and he's hooking me up with a slightly used (not sure if the power was even turned on) LG 42LC2D (http://us.lge.com/products/model/detail/tv|audio|video_lcd%20flat%20panel__42LC2D.jhtml) for the bar. I was able to get it in the price range I was looking at. We're going to pick it up on Thursday. Thanks for everyone's help and recommendations.

I called Comcast tonight and tomorrow I will be heading over to their office to exchange a digital box for another HD box.

My Monoprice.com TV mount arrived today as well. I'm shooting for a Saturday install, unless I can get it done Friday night.

Bud

Mark, I used Sonance 622TRs for my surrounds (installed in the soffits). While I use the room for primarily for movies and HDTV, I have listened to some DVD Audio discs I have (had an Acura TL before I bought my truck) and they sound great to me. I went with the 622s based on a recommendation from Ascend to match my 340s. I'd buy them again under the same circumstances. I think they're great for the price. The spec sheet and instructions are attached.

General info here:
http://www.sonance.com/subs/products.php?category_id=16&option=get_category&thread_one_cat_id=1&thread_one_cat_name=Speakers&thread_two_cat_id=3&thread_two_cat_name=In-Ceiling

Here are some reviews that mention the 622s:

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10914_7-6246921-1.html
http://www1.electronichouse.com/article/686.html
http://homesmarthome.net/casestudies_4.htm

I bought them through ABT electronics (remove the "-"s in the link below)
http://www.a-b-telectronics.com/scripts/site/site_product.php3?source=shopping&id=17071

I'm sure you can find them cheaper as well.

Bud
Bud,
thank you so much! Sorry I took so long to reply but Im doing what we like to call a Super Slam where we take a very small bungalow in a less than fortunate neighborhood and completely gut it, Vault and cathedral the ceilings and completely restore the interior while keeping the exterior fairly normal except landscaping and use it as a "hotel" for a year or two while working on another project and when its done, the boss donates the home to a hard working family thats fell on hard times sort of like that show on TV except we've been doing it for 7 years. This one has been the best ever, what a transformation, I wish I had taken before and afters but this was a first in forgeting my camera ( along with Framing nailers and Tile saws) seriously scatter brained this go-around.

Do you have to frame for these speakers or just hang in sheetrock?

Mark, no problem. Pretty cool what you're doing. Sounds like a hell of a boss.

I just hung them in the sheetrock. Pretty easy install. They do offer a MDF enclosure, but had a hard time finding them online. I had to contact an authorized installer to find them and they were too much. I thought about making them, but decided just to go without them. They also have new construction brackets, but not sure they're necessary.

Bud

OK, so here's the decision. I spoke with Ben and he's hooking me up with a slightly used (not sure if the power was even turned on) LG 42LC2D (http://us.lge.com/products/model/detail/tv|audio|video_lcd%20flat%20panel__42LC2D.jhtml) for the bar. I was able to get it in the price range I was looking at. We're going to pick it up on Thursday. Thanks for everyone's help and recommendations.

I called Comcast tonight and tomorrow I will be heading over to their office to exchange a digital box for another HD box.

My Monoprice.com TV mount arrived today as well. I'm shooting for a Saturday install, unless I can get it done Friday night.

Bud


Bud,

Is the Monoprice mount the one for $26 bucks? If so, I was wondering about the build quality of that mount. That is a very good price!.

Thanks,

Randy, I have not seen the mounts from Monoprice and don't know which one Bud has, but my buddy needed some cables recently. I told him about Monoprice and he placed an order and since he was going to be in the area for a meeting, decided to stop by the store and pick up his cables. He told me that the flat panel mounts that they have are very good quality for the money and when he does decide to pull the trigger for a tv for the bedroom (he has been talking about it for a year), he will get the mount from them.

Randy, I have not seen the mounts from Monoprice and don't know which one Bud has, but my buddy needed some cables recently. I told him about Monoprice and he placed an order and since he was going to be in the area for a meeting, decided to stop by the store and pick up his cables. He told me that the flat panel mounts that they have are very good quality for the money and when he does decide to pull the trigger for a tv for the bedroom (he has been talking about it for a year), he will get the mount from them.


Thanks Scott. They look like the ones that Costco has for close to $100. I have had nothng but good experiences from Monoprice. I just got a HDMI cable that is as thick as a garden hose from them. :)

Solid mount. I got the tilting one for 26.00. I pulled it out of the box last night and it'll work just fine. You won't bet that price anywhere and holds up to like 165 pounds or something ridiculous. I'll take some pictures of it tonight.

Bud

That's the one, Bud. I'm thinking about buying a couple of them. Very a nice price.

I am constantly amazed by monoprice. Top notch quality stuff at dirt cheap prices. I keep waiting for him to go out of business, but he just keeps on comin' with it.

Either that or they'll put some others out of business.... the name Monster comes to mind! Doubtful, but interesting nonetheless!

Monoprice rocks :)

Solid mount. I got the tilting one for 26.00. I pulled it out of the box last night and it'll work just fine. You won't bet that price anywhere and holds up to like 165 pounds or something ridiculous. I'll take some pictures of it tonight.

Bud

I mounted my Samsung HPS4253 on this mount and its rock solid - its not pretty and its a litle chunky - 3" from the walll to the back of the TV but for $26 .... unbeatable

Monoprice rocks :)

Absolutely! They've saved me several hundreds of dollars for my HT/basement project. We've not only given them our business, but others as well. How many times have you recommended them? I've recommended them three times in the last two days alone! Glad to see a business that gets it .. great product at a great price. You offer that and people pay attention. In fact, I think there are some people out there that think its either a scam, discontinued stuff, low quality,etc. I was a little reluctant the first time I ordered anything....

Bud

I mounted my Samsung HPS4253 on this mount and its rock solid - its not pretty and its a litle chunky - 3" from the walll to the back of the TV but for $26 .... unbeatable

Chunky... I like that! That's for the tilting version. Not sure if the flat mount sticks out that much, but I don't see a flat mount option on the site ... or I missed it.

Bud

Absolutely! They've saved me several hundreds of dollars for my HT/basement project. We've not only given them our business, but others as well. How many times have you recommended them? I've recommended them three times in the last two days alone! Glad to see a business that gets it .. great product at a great price. You offer that and people pay attention. In fact, I think there are some people out there that think its either a scam, discontinued stuff, low quality,etc. I was a little reluctant the first time I ordered anything....

Bud

Well, I reccomended them at least four times in the past month... No, wait, more, since I posted the info to two different forums outside of AVS!

Bud,

You did a wonderful job on you HT construction.

By the way, where did you get your undermount bar sink?

Thanks,
Rel

Hey Rel, thanks and welcome. The sink came from the granite company I used. Made sense to me to get it through them since they had to cut the whole for it anyway, The manufacturer of the sink is Eclipse Stainless (http://www.eclipsestainless.com/), which I had never heard of before. There is PDF on the homepage for the catalog, the model I got was the 1815 Tilden. Its 18.5" x 15", 18 gauge with a bowl depth of 7 inches.

If you google Eclipse Stainless, you get quite a few links in your interested in it. So far we're pretty happy with it.

Bud

I've recommended them three times in the last two days alone!
... plus one now makes four times in the last two days!

Bud

Hey Rel, thanks and welcome. The sink came from the granite company I used. Made sense to me to get it through them since they had to cut the whole for it anyway, The manufacturer of the sink is Eclipse Stainless (http://www.eclipsestainless.com/), which I had never heard of before. There is PDF on the homepage for the catalog, the model I got was the 1815 Tilden. Its 18.5" x 15", 18 gauge with a bowl depth of 7 inches.

If you google Eclipse Stainless, you get quite a few links in your interested in it. So far we're pretty happy with it.

Bud

Thanks for the quick response.

Would you think it would be cheaper to get granite from a local dealer rather than from HD?

Likely, but you'd have to check around locally. One benefit to the big stores like HD is the funky financing (no payments/interest for 12 mos), coupons (10% your first purchase), etc. It pays to get a few quotes at least from the local guys. Sometimes the big stores are not worth the hassle... like the carpet issues I had. There are pros/cons to both.

Bud

Bud - When you build your MAME machine - Are you going to use an old 27" CRT TV or LCD Monitor?

I am planning to build one for my game room too. I am going to be *copying* the X-Arcade Game Rig. You can view pictures of it in the link below.

This Link (http://www.xgaming.com/tankstick-arcade-game.shtml) will take you to the ultimate controller for your MAME machine.

They also sell adapters for other game systems if you are interested.

When are you going to start the rig?

I think I'm going to build my poker table next. I have some other side projects as well. Tool shed, crown molding in the kids room, paint upstairs, might build some valances, etc. If I had to guess, it'll be the fall the earliest.

Bud

So today is the day. Later this morning Ben is coming buy with the new LG and we'll mount that puppy. I'll take some shots during the install and post.

GO BEARS!

Bud

I'm anxious to see how that Monoprice mount works out for you. Hope ever thing goes well for you guys.

So today is the day. Later this morning Ben is coming buy with the new LG and we'll mount that puppy. I'll take some shots during the install and post.

GO BEARS!

Bud

GO BEARS !!!, I BELIEVE !!!

Here are the shots from the LG 42LC2D install Ben and I did yesterday. Thanks again Ben! The hard part was running the extra outlet to the mount... it wasn't the location, it took us a few tries to fish the wire from the outlet installed right underneath. The LCD is connected to a Motorola DCT6412 III via HDMI. I also tied the audio into one of my receivers in the rack so the audio can play via the TV itself, the in-ceiling speakers in the bar and/or gameroom. I also got my IR working to the rack from the bar finally.

http://images14.fotki.com/v389/photos/6/649633/3817012/100_2239-vi.jpg
http://images14.fotki.com/v388/photos/6/649633/3817012/100_2241-vi.jpg
http://images20.fotki.com/v385/photos/6/649633/3817012/100_2242-vi.jpg

Here are a few shots of the TV installed. The mount is a tilting mount, so its a little farther off the wall than I would have hoped, but I'll get a flat mount and/or maybe even recess it into the wall.
http://images14.fotki.com/v388/photos/6/649633/3817012/100_2243-vi.jpg
http://images14.fotki.com/v387/photos/6/649633/3817012/100_2244-vi.jpg
http://images14.fotki.com/v388/photos/6/649633/3817012/100_2245-vi.jpg

I should have turned the flash off for this picture.
http://images20.fotki.com/v384/photos/6/649633/3817012/100_2247-vi.jpg


GO BEARS!

Bud

Nicely done. A recessed plug might have worked a little better than duplex.

Looks great Bud.

One suggestion....I would shorten those lights by about 6 inches to raise them up so they don't hang in front of the panel.

I know, every has an opinion......just my 2 pennies...

Either way, it looks like great work.

Nicely done. A recessed plug might have worked a little better than duplex.
Thought about it, but I don't think the clock outlets are old work only new. Hence and old work box. Poor planning on my part for not putting in a clock outlet when I wired everything, although I probably would have put it in the wrong place anyway. :rolleyes:

Bud

Looks great Bud.

One suggestion....I would shorten those lights by about 6 inches to raise them up so they don't hang in front of the panel.

I know, every has an opinion......just my 2 pennies...

Either way, it looks like great work.

I'm struggling with this. If your at the bar on a barstool, it's well above your line of sight. The problem with these lights are they come with sections of threaded pipe,each about 12". So I'd have to lose one whole section, which would make them too high, I think. Another option would be to replace them with something else more flexible. Also, I'm 6'4", so the camera angle is a little higher it makes the lights more pronounced. I still think you're right, about 6" less would be perfect.

Bud

Sorry Bud, but I just had to say it...

Go Colts!

ebr,
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but, it's raining in Miami and that means defense. Dah Bears! :D

Bud,

Take one of the threaded sections to a hardware store and get the matching die. Then you can just cut the pole to length and rethread it with the die. Not much room for error, but should be a piece of cake for someone who did such a great job on his room :)

Mike

You have a really nice bar there - good job on the LCD installation!
So there are only the stools missing - then you could have a cold beer and enjoy your great work. :)

You have a really nice bar there - good job on the LCD installation!
So there are only the stools missing - then you could have a cold beer and enjoy your great work. :)

Mike,

Thanks, but believe me, I don't need a bar stool to have a cold one! I actually brought the ones downstairs form the kitchen for the game last night. Hopefully I'll be able to get the barstools soon.

Bud

Bud,

Take one of the threaded sections to a hardware store and get the matching die. Then you can just cut the pole to length and rethread it with the die. Not much room for error, but should be a piece of cake for someone who did such a great job on his room :)

Mike
Mike,

I actually have some spares I'll have to dig up from the bowels of my workshop. Time to clean out that area anyway. Thanks for the tip.

Bud

Sorry Bud, but I just had to say it...

Go Colts!
Well, the game was good even though the Bears lost. Pretty exciting first quarter.

Bud

ebr,
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but, it's raining in Miami and that means defense. Dah Bears! :D
I think the Bears defense just got warn down. Grossman was pitiful, so the defense was on the field continuously. It'll be interesting to see his fate next year.

Bud

So my wife goes to me yesterday during the big game, "Do these TVs come in smaller sizes?". I say "Sure, but why?" and she replies, "We could get another one and put this one in our bedroom!". :)

I think I've created a monster!

Bud

Man........ The poor defense just couldn't get off the field and when they did, grossman just sent them back on again....

I hope we manage to keep Briggs and Lovie....

Yesterday I was cleaning up my workshop and with some of the scrap alder I had left over from the bar I decided to make a "Now Showing" DVD stand for the counter in the concession area. Here are a few pictures.

http://images20.fotki.com/v382/photos/6/649633/3813965/100_2250-vi.jpg
http://images14.fotki.com/v386/photos/6/649633/3813965/100_2252-vi.jpg

I'm going to paint it black and try and find some small wooden letters to do the "Now Showing" thing. Probably paint them in gold. I think I need to hit a crafts shop to find them probably. The brief time I looked this AM, I had no luck.

Bud

This morning I order a few mini mylars so I can build my backlit mylar box. Here are the ones I picked up on ebay today. I'll probably work on that in another week or so.

http://i15.ebayimg.com/03/i/04/37/56/3d_1_b.JPG
http://i10.ebayimg.com/03/i/04/35/99/29_1_b.JPG
http://www.moviemylars.com/catalog/images/cars.jpg

I've got a few options where to put this, I'll probably put it in my concession area.

I also want to build something, either shelving for the wall or a tiered set of shelves for the counter to put candy for movie nights.

Bud

I like the Monoprice mount, but bought a new mount for the new LCD in the bar today. The Monoprice mount is a tilt mount and its too far off the wall for my location. They don't carry a flat mount as far as I could tell. So I picked up a Peerless Flat Wall Mount - Model PF660P (http://www.peerlessmounts.com/Products/BrowseProduct.aspx?modelID=156646&productID=149291). Got a pretty good price for it at Best Price Mounts (http://www.bestpricemounts.com/cat/Products/ProductDetails.aspx/productId/149291/manufacturerProductId/158554). With shipping, came to about 65.00. With expedited shipping on the Monoprice mount, came out to about the same!

Bud

I like the Monoprice mount, but bought a new mount for the new LCD in the bar today. The Monoprice mount is a tilt mount and its too far off the wall for my location. They don't carry a flat mount as far as I could tell. So I picked up a Peerless Flat Wall Mount - Model PF660P (http://www.peerlessmounts.com/Products/BrowseProduct.aspx?modelID=156646&productID=149291). Got a pretty good price for it at Best Price Mounts (http://www.bestpricemounts.com/cat/Products/ProductDetails.aspx/productId/149291/manufacturerProductId/158554). With shipping, came to about 65.00. With expedited shipping on the Monoprice mount, came out to about the same!

Bud

Sounds like you are going to get a great mount. We are going to have to get a mount in the bedroom that allows the wife to move the LCD 90 degrees so she can see it from the bathroom. I have one in the bar area that works well but it is on a smaller TV.

How much space from the wall are you going to gain from the new mount?

Randy,

TV to wall with new mount is 1.18". The old mount is 3" from the TV to the wall. Since I have to walk by it to get a bear, every inch helps. I''m considering recessing it into the wall as well, but have to think through it.

Bud

Randy,

Where did you get your foot rail on your bar?

Bud

http://images20.fotki.com/v382/photos/6/649633/3813965/100_2250-vi.jpg


Bud, nice and simple! I like it.

Hey chinadog...good clean work and very impressive. Looking forward to seeing the finished project. Yeah Colts............just kidding I hate sports.

Bud, nice and simple! I like it.

Thanks, Scott. I didn't even pull out the brad nailer, everything is just glued. Pretty simple is right! I did find some 1" letters, but need to see if they small enough to work.

Bud

Hey chinadog...good clean work and very impressive. Looking forward to seeing the finished project. Yeah Colts............just kidding I hate sports.

Hey Scott, thanks!

Bud

Randy,

Where did you get your foot rail on your bar?

Bud


I bought my rails and fittings from here (http://www.superprod.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&categoryId=233045&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=232936)

Randy, thanks for the link. Looks like some great prices, but not sure I'm gonna go with brass yet.

Bud

Decisions, decisions....I was on the fence for a long time..was going to build a foot rest/shelf....I'm glad I went with brass....nice accent. I have dealt with Superior Products for years and they have done me well.

Good luck Bud.

Actually, I was considering Satin Stainless from Kegworks (http://www.kegworks.com/home.php?cat=486), not building anything. Just haven't figured it out.

Bud

Same here bud - as appliances, sink etc are all stainless steel also looking at a stainless steel foot rest.

Got same nice bar accesseories on that site.

Cheers,
Mark

I have seen 2 inch diameter polished stainless steel for $1.75 per inch. $126 for 6 foot piece. Satin SS is $1.35 per inch $97.20 per 6 ft piece.

Barproducts.com is where I get most of my bar accessories. They have better prices than Superior.

I'm planning satin stainless for my bar rail and I plan on going to the source. Lawrence metals. At their site the 2 inch SS is $10/ ft. up to 12 ft.

http://www.lawrencemetal.com/productlist.html?basemodel=920

Actually, I have been looking to order up some brushed stainless steel rails for my bar too. All I could find was Kegworks, but now there are a few options. Cool.

Big, does Lawrence Metal have all the end caps and brackets as well? Not obvious from first glance. I need 135 angle fittings...

Bud

Hi Bud,

Thanks for the poster box details. Nice soultion.

I have a stained glass that I am installing on the columns on either side of the theater screen. Similar to your poster boxes, I am planning to illuminate the stained glass from behind. However, my problem is once I turn on the back light, I can pretty much see through the stained glass.

To solve, I am thinking about using the same milky white plexiglass that you are using for your poster boxes for a) solving the see through issue b) act as the light diffuser.

considering your experience with this material, do you think it can solve the above issue?

thanks in advance
srini

Srini,

I would think it would work for you, although you don't mention what sort of light are you using? I would think that would be a factor. Rope light is more spread out over the service. If you put a single bulb in, it'll help but there may be hot spots.

Bud

New Peerless mount arrived yesterday. I'll post some pictures once I get it installed.

Bud

Srini,

I would think it would work for you, although you don't mention what sort of light are you using? I would think that would be a factor. Rope light is more spread out over the service. If you put a single bulb in, it'll help but there may be hot spots.

Bud


Thanks Bud.

I originally thought of using flood lights from above and below but after looking at your design, it suddenly reminded me that i have 100' rope light spool sitting in my basement. I am going to use it in the same manner you did.

thanks
srini

Bud,

Also, a long back you helped me by answering questions about your automation system using Buffallo IR receivers and Powerlinc controller and Harmony 880.

I am happy to report that I copied your design and very soon I am hoping it all be functional in my theater room.

thanks
srini

Thanks Bud.

I originally thought of using flood lights from above and below but after looking at your design, it suddenly reminded me that i have 100' rope light spool sitting in my basement. I am going to use it in the same manner you did.

thanks
srini

If you're using rope light with the diffuser, it'll should help hide the lights, assuming you've got some space between the diffuser and the lights. I did not test the diffuser/lights without the poster in place however, but as you can see from the photos I posted, there are no hotspots.

Bud

Bud,

Also, a long back you helped me by answering questions about your automation system using Buffallo IR receivers and Powerlinc controller and Harmony 880.

I am happy to report that I copied your design and very soon I am hoping it all be functional in my theater room.

thanks
srini

I do recall. Let me know if you have any questions and how you make out.

Bud

I did not test the diffuser/lights without the poster in place however, but as you can see from the photos I posted, there are no hotspots.

Bud

That is what my concern is..i am wondering in your case is it the poster that is hiding the lights and not the diffuser?

in my case, my stained glass is pretty much transparent when directly put infront of light source. So, diffuser must help prevent seeing the lights..

thanks
srini

Do you have something that can act as a diffuser, like a piece of wax paper? This way you can put it up against the stained glass and hold it up to a light to get an idea.

Bud

So I had the day off today and I was going to re-frame my concession sign I bought on ebay. The frame actually warped. Upon trying to pull the sign from the frame, I thought I'd just make a new one. I wasn't in love with the literal "cut and paste" look of it. As you might recall, it looks like this:

http://images19.fotki.com/v18/photos/6/649633/3402899/100_1690-vi.jpg

I took some of the ideas and refined them some and came up with this in a 24"x36" sign done in photoshop:

http://images22.fotki.com/v519/photos/6/649633/3813965/BRWsign4-vi.jpg

Now I just need to get it printed and frame it. I have the PSD file saved as well, if anyone wants me to create a jpeg or wants the PSD file, just let me know (PM me your email address).

Bud

Looks great. Excellent work dude.

Yesterday I worked on my candy dilemma. I was thinking about a counter display, something acrylic, but decided I might as well use the wall space above the counter for something. I ended up building a set of small shelves (18 x 33.5 x 3.5) to hang on the wall to hold the goodies. Made it our of scrap alder from the bar (the gift that keeps giving). Nothing fancy as you can see, but does the job and keeps the kiddies snatching everything in sight.

http://images22.fotki.com/v518/photos/6/649633/3813965/100_2286-vi.jpg
http://images21.fotki.com/v517/photos/6/649633/3813965/100_2285-vi.jpg

I'll hang my new sign above the candy shelves once I get it printed and framed.

Here's the DVD stand finished. I used gold letter stickers from Michaels. The letters I bought online are too big, but will use them on my mylar light box.

http://images22.fotki.com/v519/photos/6/649633/3813965/100_2289-vi.jpg

Bud

Bud, I work with a guy that has a printing business that he runs on the side. He says he charges $5 a sq. ft. for printing on vinyl, you want me to find out from him if he can do it for you? He may need a different file format though as he was talking about needing something other than raster to make things larger without the quality dropping too bad.

Scott,

I appreciate that. I'm going to check with Kinkos one morning on the way to/from work this week. If that doesn't work out, then yes, I'd be interested. Give me a couple of days. Thanks.

Bud

Looks great. Excellent work dude.

I can make you a "Sea My Johnson" one for your bar if you'd like! :D

Bud

Scott,

I appreciate that. I'm going to check with Kinkos one morning on the way to/from work this week. If that doesn't work out, then yes, I'd be interested. Give me a couple of days. Thanks.

Bud

No problem Bud, I will wait on you to do anything.

Not so exciting update... I didn't get to Kinkos this week yet to have my concession sign made, probably tomorrow. I also received two of the three movie mylars I bought off eBay, so I'll probably work on the mylar box this weekend.

Bud

I made a trip to Kinkos today. The closest one for me was like 15 miles away at Barrett Parkway, which is one of the busiest road on the weekend around. I typically avoid it at all costs, but no choice.

I gave the guy there the disk with the images on them and when he brought them up, he stood staring at it scratching his chin. I was like "You're scratching your chin a lot, is there a problem?" and he mumbled something about 7 copyright violations and that he could get in trouble for printing them. :rolleyes: I told him I understood and that I was replacing a sign that I had bought that had the same logos on them and told him it was for my person use only, not to be sold, etc, etc.

I told him I had built my home theater and it was on of my decorations for my concession area. He was like "really?" and started asking a bunch of questions. After talking to him a bit about HT, he said, "We're making only one of these, right?" Whew! :D He was then concerned my images might come out blurry when I blew them up, but since I used a 24"x36" palette and didn't resize the logos at all, they looked fine at the actual size. So he said come back in two hours and proof one on paper, which meant I had to kill two hours with two kids.

After lunch, a trip to Hobby USA, Toys R Us and Walmart, I went back and WOW! :p the proof came out great. It takes 24 hours to get it made into a sign and they use that glossy foam backed stuff. All for a mere 89.00 :eek: (my wife freaked when I said how much). Oh well. I probably could have it made on paper and glued it to my own foam board for less than half that, but hey, its a done deal. I'll post some pictures when I get them. Now to make the frame ....

Bud

Looking good and I got to wondering if you would take Paypal for some Popcorn, Peanuts and Junior Mints? With your prices why should I go to the store? Do you offer free shipping?

...I used a 24"x36" palette....get it made into a sign and they use that glossy foam backed stuff. All for a mere 89.00....
Bud

Well, the guy I work with would have done it for $30 plus shipping in a tube and you could have laid it out on some foamboard on your own. Oh well. It's a done deal and sounds like you will be satisfied with the results! That's all that matters!

Scott, yeah, I know, I'm sure I could have done better, but I put too much effort driving down there, sitting in traffic, etc. I just wanted it over with. It was actually about the amount I expected, I just didn't do my homework. Maybe I'm getting less patient. I know I wasn't firing on all cylinders this AM!

Bud

Looking good and I got to wondering if you would take Paypal for some Popcorn, Peanuts and Junior Mints? With your prices why should I go to the store? Do you offer free shipping?

:D The Walmart prices for these are 88 cents, not sure how the Costco prices would be in comparison though. So I lose some money on the Junior Mints and Whoppers, but make a little on the other candy. :D I actually didn't want it to have "1.00" going down the whole right side of the sign, so I just mixed it up some!

Bud

The sign turned out great. It's pretty large, but just about the right size I think for that area. I also made a frame and rabbited around the inside to accept the sign. The sign is slightly bowed, so I'll have to figure out what to do about that. I'll probably need a backing of some sort.
http://images21.fotki.com/v578/photos/6/649633/3813965/100_2314-vi.jpg

Bud

Looks great Bud - I'll probably do something in a smaller scale.

Cheers,
Mark

The sign turned out great. It's pretty large, but just about the right size I think for that area. I also made a frame and rabbited around the inside to accept the sign. The sign is slightly bowed, so I'll have to fig out what to do about that. I'll probably need a backing of some sort.
http://images21.fotki.com/v578/photos/6/649633/3813965/100_2314-vi.jpg

Bud

The sign and your entire project came out very nice! If the sign is going into a frame and is bowing perhaps you can use some glazing points to help hold it in place.

Looks great Bud - I'll probably do something in a smaller scale.

Cheers,
Mark

Thanks Mark, if you want the PSD, send me your email address and I'll send it off. The theater name is just a layer and can be easily swapped out, as are all the other images and text.

Bud

The sign and your entire project came out very nice! If the sign is going into a frame and is bowing perhaps you can use some glazing points to help hold it in place.

Thanks Wes. I didn't know what they were called until I saw your post, then I remembered, so thanks again. I should have enough depth in the groove to put the foam board sign and maybe back it with something a little stiff. I have some thin masonite that may do the trick, then use the glazing points as mentioned. Do you happen to know if Home Depot carries them? If not, I'm sure I can find them elsewhere or online. I have another coat of paint to do on the frame still, but with that black border, it makes the sign really pop. Pictures soon.

Bud

Thanks Wes. I didn't know what they were called until I saw your post, then I remembered, so thanks again. I should have enough depth in the groove to put the foam board sign and maybe back it with something a little stiff. I have some thin masonite that may do the trick, then use the glazing points as mentioned. Do you happen to know if Home Depot carries them? If not, I'm sure I can find them elsewhere or online. I have another coat of paint to do on the frame still, but with that black border, it makes the sign really pop. Pictures soon.

Bud

Yeah they are common and should be available there or at any hardware store. Post pics. when you have it hung in place so we know how much to bring with us on movie night!

OK, well, almost there on the concession sign. I finished up the frame, but still need to add the hangers and secure the sign in the frame. I found that 1/8" masonite was the perfect thickness, light enough and stiff enough to do the trick as a backer. To hold it in place temporarily, I just used duct tape!

Here are the before and after signs:
http://images22.fotki.com/v519/photos/6/649633/3813965/100_2317-vi.jpg

So a question here for the opinionated... there are three ways for me to store candy on my new shelves. 1) On its long edge so the box faces forward. 2) On the short edge so it stands on its end. 3) Flat. Which do you think is best? Here is a shot of it flat.
http://images14.fotki.com/v386/photos/6/649633/3813965/100_2321-vi.jpg

Any one have any opinions?

Bud

Yeah they are common and should be available there or at any hardware store. Post pics. when you have it hung in place so we know how much to bring with us on movie night!

Cool, thanks, I'll look around for them.... oh and cash only, no plastic!

Bud

Looks great Bud I vote:

1) On its long edge so the box faces forward

Rob, thanks for the vote, that's the way I was leaning.

I was thinking there are a few other ways as well, combinations of those already listed. I could stack them flat and then use the top one and lie it on its long edge. Depending on the box though, it may not work correctly, some of these box bulge slightly.

Now you guys know I'm whacked, I'm fretting over how to stack candy! Could be worse I suppose, I could have it in a project plan... :p

Bud

Yes, Bud - I think you are really losing it now.

Maybe I should solicit opinions on what order I should display my British Beer glasses on may bar canopy :D

Cheers,
Mark

Maybe I should solicit opinions on what order I should display my British Beer glasses on may bar canopy :D

They should be in order of when the brewery opened of course. ;)


Bud, I would vote on having the front of the box face out. Or stack some like in the second picture and then stack the rest with the face outward on top of the flat ones.

Also, you know you could always turn that price sign into a hinged door over the candy. Course that would only be if you wanted to hide the candy and were short of wall space.

Maybe I should solicit opinions on what order I should display my British Beer glasses on may bar canopy :D
I think they should be ordered by percentage of alcohol content, so there is no mistake which beer to reach for first. :p

Toxarch, good idea as a door, I think it would look sort of funny mounted that low. No need to hide it, otherwise I would have stuck the candy in the drawer.

Bud

A few updates. I hung my concession sign yesterday. I love the sign. What I don't like is the stacked vertical look of the candy shelves and the sign. If the sign was a different ratio (16:9 versus 4:3), I think it would have looked better together. I think I may buy a couple of the cheap counter candy racks now, pull the shelves down and lower the sign a little. I'll think about it some.

I worked on the front section of the mini mylar light box. I'll be build it similar to the poster boxes, except on a smaller scale. Need to paint the front section, then build and paint the back box. Pictures to come.

I also played around with a marquee today. There's another thread where another AVSer named volley had done his own backlit marquee. I decided to go ahead and give it a shot in Photoshop. Here's what I have so far. I plan on making other changes, but this gives you the idea. Its 24"x60" and I'd have to print it on something so I could backlight it. I'd build another box like the poster box on a larger scale and go from there.

http://images21.fotki.com/v631/photos/6/649633/3813965/Marquee7-vi.jpg

Scott (SVonhof), think your printer buddy could do something that large?

For lettering, I'd probably print something on transparencies or buy the right size letters. I saw somewhere where you can get clear rails to hold them in place.
Bud

Bud, maybe it's the firewall here at work, but I can't see your image. Maybe send me an image that is medium sized and a link to the photoshop file and I will see what Jeff says about it.

BTW, I know he can do the size.

Scott, sent you a PM with a link. If you need the actually file, PM me your email and I'll send you that. Thanks dude!

Bud

You may be able to print your new marquee on mylar. This material is semi-translucent. Check with your local print shops.

looks good Bud.

You may be able to print your new marquee on mylar. This material is semi-translucent. Check with your local print shops.

I talked to the guy at Kinkos the last week when I picked up my concession sign and he had something like mylar, it was on a roll that was like 36", but not sure what it was. Cost is going to be a factor here. He was going to dig into it some and get back to me. Mylar would be great, I could sandwich it between some plexi to give it some rigidity.

Bud

looks good Bud.

Thanks Randy. First cut, will probably make some tweaks. Still need to figure out how to do 3d lettering, but not sure if I'd use it or not... got some other ideas as well.

Bud

Bud, I talked to Jeff (sign guy) and he was wondering what format the file is (originally). Did it originate in Photoshop or something like Illustrator? If it is an Illistrator file, that is better as Phototshop rasterizes the image, which limits how large the image can get as the pixels just start to grow.

He is more than able to do this for you, he actually is going to check to see if he has any back-lit paper left at home (he does it out of his garage). and get back to me. He also said that he has the static-magnetic material he can print on for letters for the marquee as well, if you need those. There are lots of options here. Since I can't seem to see all your images, how close will this be to the lights? do you already have the box built for it because if it will see much heat, he may need to use different material or laminate it using different material.

Scott, thanks for the update. I actually did it in Photoshop, but I originated it on 24" x 60" size, I didn't resize it up, although I did cut and paste some stuff. If he wants the Photoshop file versus the jpeg file (would recommend it), I can send that as well when I get home, then he can determine if there is any quality impact.

I have not build the backlit box yet. I would go the route as my poster light boxes and use rope light. The box should be somewhere around 2.5 - 3.0 " in depth.

I would definitely need the letters and probably a rail to hold them in place. I've found something online (don't have the link handy), but if he knows of something he can recommend, that would be great as well.

Thanks for your help with this.

Bud

If you do the static-magnetic letters, you can skip the rail and just peel them off when you want to change them...

If you can post the PSD file somewhere and I can send him the link, that would be good.

BTW, he was saying it would probably be less than $60 to do it, depending on options, but it could also go down from there, depending on needs as well. For instance, if he doesn't need to laminate it with a particular material, the cost would go down.

Great, sounds like a deal. I'll figure out how to get a link to the PSD file for him to take a look. I'll do that tonight.

Bud

i will take a box of milk duds and a large coke. do you take credit cards?

Don't forget your student or... senior discount. :rolleyes:

Cash is king Larry.... I will take PayPal if sent in advance, of course.

Bud

Scott,

Just sent you an email about the PSD file.

Bud

So here are the beginnings of my mini Mylar lightbox. Currently gluing up the slotted front frame to the outer box and the inside box. I still have to put the backing on the inner box and paint everything. I also need to add rails on the inside of the outer box to hold the mylars in place.

http://images21.fotki.com/v577/photos/6/649633/3813965/100_2323-vi.jpg
http://images22.fotki.com/v724/photos/6/649633/3813965/100_2322-vi.jpg

Bud

That picture reminds me that a Man can never own TOO many clamps. I'm always picking up a couple when I see a good deal.

Big,

I buy them when I need them and the costs add up quick!

Bud

Here are some variations of my marquee. I'm sure I'll have more. Anyone have any preferences of any other ideas? I'm trying to add some more color, although the read neon is a bear to swap colors out.

http://images21.fotki.com/v631/photos/6/649633/3813965/Marquee7-vi.jpg

http://images21.fotki.com/v577/photos/6/649633/3813965/Marquee9-vi.jpg

http://images21.fotki.com/v631/photos/6/649633/3813965/Marquee10-vi.jpg

http://images22.fotki.com/v723/photos/6/649633/3813965/Marquee11-vi.jpg

Bud

Here's how the mini mylar box is looking at the moment. Both the inner and outer boxes are painted and ready to go. I went ahead and just scotch taped the mylars in place for not on the outer box. The first shot is without any back/lighting on the bar. I don't think I need a diffuser for it. I'm also considering adding "Now Showing" letters, not sure if I like them though. I have a place to mount the mylar box, but I need to put in a switched outlet before I can do it.

http://images21.fotki.com/v515/photos/6/649633/3813965/100_2324-vi.jpg

http://images22.fotki.com/v724/photos/6/649633/3813965/100_2326-vi.jpg

Bud

I like how it looks with the letters.

Here is my take on your sign, I'm a fan of blue neon so the light strips are blue, I think using a gradient fill on the letters gives it a little more depth. The chasing lights at the bottom need to add more contrast, I'm not wild about the color I ended up with but just another idea for you:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/bigmouthindc/bigsversionofchina.jpg

Bud,

That looks really nice! Where did you download the mini-movie pics/titles for your box?

Nice work NORM!

bud if you stick with red neon use red outline around white letters. i like how bigmouthdc's looks. use blue bulbs for the lower portion.

Big, thanks for the ideas, I'll play a little this week on a new one. I'm got something else I'm thinking about as well, I my PM you for some info.

Bud

Steve,

Thanks. Bought the mini mylars off ebay. I think they were like two bucks each.

Bud

Randy,

All you'd have to do is look at my workshop and you'd take back that comment!

Bud

Larry,

Thanks. I'll play around with some other options there.

Bud

Hi Bud,

Of the four images you posted here's the one I found most pleasing. Really, what I liked was the difference in color from "Blazing Ridge Cinema" and the lights around it.

Just my two cents,

-Ryan


http://images22.fotki.com/v723/photos/6/649633/3813965/Marquee11-vi.jpg

If you are mocking these up in RGB mode, color will vary greatly when going to print in CMYK. Make sure you know what the CMYK values are before getting it printed.

Look good.

Richard

Richard,

He's actually working on a sample print and I should have that shortly. It worked out well with the concession sign, so we'll see.

Bud

Hi Bud,

Of the four images you posted here's the one I found most pleasing. Really, what I liked was the difference in color from "Blazing Ridge Cinema" and the lights around it.

Just my two cents,

-Ryan

Thanks Ryan!

Bud

Bud, your theater is increadible as is all the detail. Great job!

Where the heck have you been, Bud? Go build something so you can entertain us....

Bud that marquee you made looks awesome!! It's amazing how you find all this stuff let alone the time to make it. I was thinking about your HT this weekend. I'm in Alpharetta, Ga. through Tuesday taking care of one of our remote offices. Not too far from your place I gather.

Bud, your theater is increadible as is all the detail. Great job!

Hey, thanks!

Bud

Where the heck have you been, Bud? Go build something so you can entertain us....

Hey Randy,

Been sorta, kinda busy with work lately, had my brother in from out of town and I'll be take some vacation this week. Tomorrow morning I'm actually heading to the Masters to the Monday practice round. So I've been back burning stuff and will for at least another week. Still reading, not building!

Bud

Bud that marquee you made looks awesome!! It's amazing how you find all this stuff let alone the time to make it. I was thinking about your HT this weekend. I'm in Alpharetta, Ga. through Tuesday taking care of one of our remote offices. Not too far from your place I gather.

Hey Jon,

I received the sample from Scott's friend for the marquee and actually it got me thinking about a bigger marquee, may be a combination of Big's and the backlit marquee, sort of a half circle, two tiered thing for the concession area. I'm still thinking through it.

Alpharetta is about an hour away. You should have given me some heads up and maybe we could have hooked up! I was out of town yesterday, actually with some guys playing golf outside of Greenville, SC. It's called The Cliffs at Glassy (http://www.cliffscommunities.com/golf/cliffs/page/159/section/36/parent/159) Incredible place, built on top of a mountain. Click on the photo tour link. Anyway, how often do you get down this way?

Bud

Hey Bud....that would have been cool to hook up. I'd love to see your whole basement and what you've done with it. I rarely get out here. Last time was about 5 years ago. I'm just doing a technology refresh on our office so they had to fly me out. Typically we just do everything remotely. It hadn't occurred to me to give you a heads up until now.

Bud,

looking really nice, keep it up

gk

Thanks Gary!

For (fore) you golfers out there, he is how I spent my Monday. It was my 5th practice round over the years. Been to one Saturday round as well.

http://public.fotki.com/bketterl/masters-07/

Bud

Fortunately, this is NOT how I spent my Tuesday. I had the day off today, otherwise I would have been in the building. Some of these guys quoted I work with.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/03/cnn.shooting/index.html

Bud

Bud,

I really appreciate the comments that you've posted on my thread. Its a feel-good feeling to have someone that's got an awsome set-up such as yours to comment on mine.

I've been watching your thread for as long as I've been on AVSForum, and I've got to say that I'm more than impressed. I dont have much to offer as far as what I've done for how far along you are, and I think my msgs would get lost in the shuffle.

I'm moving along slowly on mine, but am anxious to keep moving. When I get to certain points, I'd like to steal some of your ideas and use them on my basement - with your persmission of course.

Keep up the awesome work!

Josh, thanks. You'll get there. Feel free to pilfer whatever suits your needs!

Bud

Glad you are okay, Bud. Such a tragedy.

Yeah, the Tuesday thing sux, but the Monday thing rocks.

Bud, maybe you should go back to working at home again.

Hey guys, just back from a short vacation to FL. Hope everyone had a nice Easter.

Toxarch, would be nice considering the traffic situation, but I enjoy the new job and wouldn't go back to the sweatshop I was in before.

Bud

Hey Bud do those clock outlets hide a standard grounded plug pretty well? how close can something be as far as clearance? or how much of the plug does it hide/recess? hope fully that makes sense

Nuczn,

They work pretty well, they're at least 1" deep. For grounded plugs, it'll give you the best clearance, but depends on the plug really.

Bud

Bud,

Long time no chat!!


How is that Buffalo Repeater working for ya?! Still holding up OK, or are you looking to upgrade?!

Hey Sean,

Still working well for the HT room, no issues at all. No intention to upgrade at this point. Are you thinking about going Buffalo? Any upgrades on your side?

Bud

thanks for the input on that plug Btw Bud! forgot to tell ya

thanks for the input on that plug Btw Bud! forgot to tell ya

No problem.

Bud

Holy crap, I just realized this thread hit 300K+ views!

Bud

Hey Jason, got your phone message. I'll give you a call tomorrow (Thurs). Been a little busy at work and with visitors.

Bud

Got motivated to play around with Autostitch. Here are a few that turned out OK. I'll post more later.

Theater:
http://images112.fotki.com/v597/photos/6/649633/4065030/pano-vi.jpg

Equipment area:
http://images114.fotki.com/v649/photos/6/649633/4065030/equipmentarea-vi.jpg


Bud

Now that I am in my own project, I look at and think - wow that is a lot of staining. Top job Bud.

Dave,

Thanks. Yes, it was and all worth it. It took quite a bit longer than expected, due to wait time between coats, poly, etc. Directly behind the open door is the door to the back of the equipment closet.

Bud

Bud,
if you want to get good results from AutoStitch making a panorama view of your front screen wall - project an image on your screen!
I have played with it for 2 evenings and found that the white screen gives AutoStitch some headache when joining the images. Once you project something on it the software will produce great results... ;)

Mike, thanks for the tip, I'll have to try it out.

Bud

Bud,

I LOVE your theater, it really makes me want to sell my $1M shoe box in CA and move to a state with basements for a fraction of the cost... I hate the cost of sunshine at times.

I was wondering, did you ever consider putting in bear on draft? I would love to have a Newcastle Brown Ale Kegerator or something. I bet you could put in a nice set, maybe Bass and Guniness, got to love those Black n' Tans....

Has anyone else done that?

Matthew

Hey Matthew, thanks. When I put the house up for sale, I'll ping ya. :p

I'm still considering beer on draft. One of the reasons I built the closet behind to bar was to hide the beer fridge. I just haven't had enough time to do my home work and git her done. I thought ahead and at least put an outlet in the closet! :)

If I have a chance this weekend I'll try and do some more Autostitch pictures. I want to do a few of the bar area as well.

Bud

If you need or are looking into building your own kegerator or upgrading a kegerator to support multiple taps and need a draft tower check out http://www.acumetalfab.com. They will fabricate just about any type of tower that you want and the quality and service is top notch. I think I have some pics in my thread of the one i ordered for my bar. I think it cost me about $160 for a stainless steal 4" 3 hole tower with base and drip try that I build into my bar.

Mike, thanks for the link. Pretty good stuff there. The even have a clamp on tower, which may be the route I have to got. They also have the wall mount thingies with the built in drip tray, which may be another option.

Bud

Haven't been on the forums for quite some time now... but first thing I did was search for the longterm intensive DIYs... glad to see it come along so far, still a fantastic job.

Grip, thanks. Still have a few things I'm working on both HT and basement related, just been distracted by work. Hopefully I'll be able to get my priorities straight soon!

Bud

OK, so here's why I've been so busy. Since we're just announced our relaunch beta site on our real site, I guess I can post out here for everyone to see. If you have any strong feelings (and I know you guys do) you can click on the feedback link and comment. Also, if you have any issues you can report them back through the same link.

CNN.com relaunch beta site: http://beta.cnn.com

Bud

Looks great. The current site wasn't bad, but this is alot easier on the eyes in terms of readability and overall look. I haven't looked at your source yet, but are you using any libraries(YUI, Prototype, etc..) for layout or other features? I am a big fan of the centered content. I am developing an intranet site for a division of the Dept of Treasury and am using centered content with rounded corners.
Also, the Hot Topics nav is a really nice feature for users.

Well done!
Ger

Ger,

Thanks for the response. I can find out. My involvement on this particular project has been primarily infrastructure and integration related, I got involved late in the game.

Bud

I haven't looked at your source yet, but are you using any libraries(YUI, Prototype, etc..) for layout or other features?

Ger, was told that all the front end templates were all home grown.

Bud

I like the hot topics nav too!

Ahh, integration, I hate that word. Well it's not the word, it's the problems that verb creates.

Here were my comments
You might want to underline links on hover. The light blue hyperlink text may be a bit too light. Both are more of a problem for color blind people. In my normal size browser window a small bit (maybe 20-30 pix) of the left side gets cut off, but not much content, but I always notice a scroll bar.

Now get back to more important things!

Have a good weekend
Chip

Hey Chip, thanks. I'll make sure I pass that along.

Bud

Ger, was told that all the front end templates were all home grown.

Bud
Cool... Thanks for relaying that back to me/us. All in all, its a vast improvement. I use it instead of the current site all the time now.

Ger,

No problem. I believe we're double publishing content, but there may be a lag in information on the beta site. We had a glitch with weather/local news we're addressing this AM. We'll switch over to the new site at some point in the not so distant future, got some additional things we're working on before that happens.

Bud

No pictures yet, but I received and installed the new blue rope light. Its a matter of getting used to. I think its fine at lower levels, but isn't as diffused as the white was at higher levels. Blue rope light on a medium blue ceiling is different for me as well.

Bud

No pictures yet, but I received and installed the new blue rope light. Its a matter of getting used to. I think its fine at lower levels, but isn't as diffused as the white was at higher levels. Blue rope light on a medium blue ceiling is different for me as well.

Bud

Bud,

I know what you mean - I have mine set to ~30% and it produced a nice blue glow, all other lights out. When watching a movie I can see the blue effect only in dark or night scenes, and it is hardly to notice at bright scenes. But that's the effect I wanted to have - some kind of bias light at dark scenes...

When I have it at 100% I can see all the single glowing spots reflected on my black ceiling - it's not very diffused.

It's hard to take a picture of it to represent the actual effect you see - on the pic its more diffused due to longer exposure time. :rolleyes:

Small update. I picked up some bar stools from Garden Ridge (of all places). They've got a 20% off sale going on and a surprisingly good selection. I went in to look at some misc crap for the bar and bought 5 barstools. Going back tonight for one more. They were normally 129.99 and I got them for 99.99 each. I took the best ones I could find, these weren't boxed and had one or two small fixable marks on them.

http://images1.fotki.com/v333/photos/6/649633/3817012/DSC00301-vi.jpg

Now I'm leaning away from the foot rail (although not sure yet) since it'll push the seat out another few inches. Now that I have the seats, an extra few inches of overhang would have been nice to accommodate the bar rail.

Bud

BTW, I picked up a new digital camera, a Sony Cybershot DSC-W55 (http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665079070).

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Gw2zTzX9L._AA280_.jpg

I bought it from Amazon for 189.99. Comes in multiple colors, I actually got the silver one. Interesting story behind it. I bought the camera for my wife for Mother's Day and I bought the pink one. I bought it from some place in NYC online, can't remember the name of the place. They called to finalize the order and told me I bought the one that the menus were all in Japanese (I know I didn't) and then they proceed to sell me a bundled package with a better battery, memory stick and case. I just told the guy to cancel it. I then order the silver one from Amazon (I figured I'd borrow it and I'd look pretty stupid with a pink camera :D ).

It uses the memory stick, but doesn't come with it. I bought a 2G one on eBay, but realized later it was coming from Hong Kong and wouldn't be here on time for Mothers Day. I ended up getting a 1G from Circuit City as well.

Two weeks after having the camera, my son drops and breaks it! Second one he's dropped and broke. The lens got bent. I order a second one from Amazon and send the first one in to see if I can get it repaired cheaply. They fixed it and send it back at no cost. I had the extra memory stick already, so it worked out... :p

Great little camera and I'd recommend it if you're in the market for this type of camera.

Bud

http://images1.fotki.com/v333/photos/6/649633/3817012/DSC00301-vi.jpg

Bud,

What a great color match -- you were very lucky! We scored a deal on the rear row seating from Pier1. They had them on sale and used a coupon for an additional 15% off. And the leather color and style matched the front seating (bought from a totally different store) almost perfectly. My wife just happened to be strolling throught the store and saw them. It's nice when thinks just work out :D

One thing to consider on the bar pole... The bar pole "might" help to keep people's feet a little further away from that beautiful Adler bar-front -- so not to scuff it up as easily! Just something to think about.

Great find and they fit very well, Bud. I'd recommend putting some sticky-backed felt on the bottom of each leg if it doesn't already have it. My dad has some larger-legged stool/chairs and stapled scrap carpet on the bottom and it's much more pleasing to the ears (and floor) when moving them around.

One thing to consider on the bar pole... The bar pole "might" help to keep people's feet a little further away from that beautiful Adler bar-front -- so not to scuff it up as easily! Just something to think about.

Steve, that's exactly why I hadn't discounted it yet. I have a two foot section of the brushed steel from Kegworks and really, really like it. I'll chew on it a while.

Bud

Very nice match, Bud! You have to expect that the front of your bar will be nicked and bumped. Can't help it! Hopefully Adler is a forgiving wood.

Great find and they fit very well, Bud. I'd recommend putting some sticky-backed felt on the bottom of each leg if it doesn't already have it. My dad has some larger-legged stool/chairs and stapled scrap carpet on the bottom and it's much more pleasing to the ears (and floor) when moving them around.

Tim! Good to hear from you. Seems like you've been a way for some reason. I have those felt pads on all the other chairs upstairs and still need to get them for the basement. Thanks for the reminder. Our Shepherds blow their coats two times a year and the adhesive on those pads tend to collect the hair. What a pain in the butt! I do like them better than the nail on kind or those plastic ones though, so I'll definitely use them.

Bud

Very nice match, Bud! You have to expect that the front of your bar will be nicked and bumped. Can't help it! Hopefully Adler is a forgiving wood.

Thanks Randy. It's not as hard as maple or cherry, but its tougher than pine. Hopefully to won't get dinged up too much.

Here's a shot of the cushion material, the first shot makes it look a little lighter.

http://images8.fotki.com/v131/photos/6/649633/3817012/DSC00303-vi.jpg

Bud

Tim! Good to hear from you. Seems like you've been a way for some reason. I have those felt pads on all the other chairs upstairs and still need to get them for the basement. Thanks for the reminder. Our Shepherds blow their coats two times a year and the adhesive on those pads tend to collect the hair. What a pain in the butt! I do like them better than the nail on kind or those plastic ones though, so I'll definitely use them.

Bud
Heh, 8 time zones to the east for the past 16 months, but I'm finally coming back next month.. Unfortunately, I won't really have an ideal place to build an HT, so I'll be doing a temporary setup as my wife and I are planning to move often in the next few years.

Everything's looking great - it's amazing how it seems so complete yet you keep adding things that make your space even better! Have you had any outdoor theater events recently? I seem to remember you doing that once w/the Incredibles.

Tim, I didn't realize you're were out of the country. Any plans on moving soon?

I've held off on the outdoor movies recently for a couple of reasons. In Atlanta, is a spring and fall thing for us. We wouldn't be able to start a movie this time of the year until 9:30 now and its just too late for the kids by the time its over. We'll wait until the time changes again, but thanks to "W", we'll have to wait a little longer. :D I also want to get a second projector at some point just for that purpose.

I'm also in the progress of getting the yard in order. I'm slowly doing some landscaping in the back and getting organized. I'm almost done with a small tool shed (not something deep to drive a mower in, more like to hold tools). Need to trim it out, put on the roof and paint it. I've just finished some deck repairs and I've got guys at the house staining as I type. Just got some additional outdoor furniture as well. I'm going to build an outdoor bar for the deck too (ala jikkjack) . I want to string up some party (string) lights and need figure out how hang them. Was thinking of those shepherds hooks for plants, something like that.

Oh, and of course work has been extremely busy. The new cnn.com site goes up in a matter of a couple of weeks, so that's eaten into a lot of my evenings.

Bud

If anyone is interested in bar stools, here is the Garden Ridge ad. It only shows a small sample. They had a boat load.

http://www.gardenridge.com/images/weekly/06117_wk20_21_02B.jpg

and the sale is until the 26th of June.

Bud

Yes, though it's not necessarily by "choice" per se.. Uncle Sam called, and I said yes 11 years ago and continue to do so, so here I am. Only another month to go, though. I can't wait to be back so I can roll around in the grass in my new front yard (to me.. haven't yet seen the house my wife bought a couple months ago).

Anyway, it sounds like you're definitely busy! That'd be quite fun managing an implementation like that. The consulting company I work for designed and managed the infrastructure for the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece. That was quite the project as well (I wasn't involved in that one though). Good luck with the launch!

You know we are HT enthusists when we go to garden ridge and fabric stores. :D

Bud how does that Camera take pictures in the theater?

I had more and more difficulty taking pictures as the theater got darker.
Right now money is tight and all I am thinking about buying is new sub. I have to way options new sub or Camera. :rolleyes:

peace
larry ep.

Nice choice of bar stools Bud, as others said from pictures looks like a great colour match. Wish I could be as lucky. Everything I've seen is too dark.

Cheers,
Mark

Dude, get the sub, forget the camera!

I have not used it in the theater yet. I would expect you'd get the same results without changing any settings. No expert on cameras, I think you need a longer exposure time in darker settings.

Bud

Nice choice of bar stools Bud, as others said from pictures looks like a great colour match. Wish I could be as lucky. Everything I've seen is too dark.

Cheers,
Mark

Thanks Mark, I was lucky. I actually had a stain sample with me, but left it in my truck when I went in the store. I had planned on stopping somewhere else to look at stools, which is why I took it in the first place. I thought it was going to be pretty close when I eyeballed, but it turned out better than expected.

Bud

Thanks Mark, I was lucky. I actually had a stain sample with me, but left it in my truck when I went in the store. I had planned on stopping somewhere else to look at stools...

OK, that was scary. The way your message line-wrapped I scanned it and read it as "I actually had a stool sample with me..." :D

-drin

LOL - doesn't everyone carry a personal stool sample?!?!? :eek:

Bud

Just saw this review on the Ascend 340 SEs and 170 SEs. Not sure if others have seen it, so posting the link here.

http://www.hometheatersound.com/equipment/ascend_cmt340se_cbm170se.htm

Bud

After a while it's hard to take speaker reviews all too serious. Unless the speaker completely misses the mark, the reviews seem to sound the same.

That being said, those the speakers I'll likely end up with for my LCR. ;)

Michael, yeah, understand. These have been pretty popular lately in the theater builds and I bought them based on the reviews and price (hadn't heard them before buying). Glad I did! You won't regret your decision either.

Bud

OK, so here's why I've been so busy. Since we're just announced our relaunch beta site on our real site, I guess I can post out here for everyone to see. If you have any strong feelings (and I know you guys do) you can click on the feedback link and comment. Also, if you have any issues you can report them back through the same link.

CNN.com relaunch beta site: http://beta.cnn.com

Bud

Had to plug this since it's eaten up a chunk of my time in the past four months. The new CNN website went live today. More work to come, but we're finally up (and I've been up and at work since 5:30 this morning)

New CNN.com site! (http://www.cnn.com)

Sorry for the disappointment of not seeing something like a poker table or something else I built... :D

Bud

Fortunately, this is NOT how I spent my Tuesday. I had the day off today, otherwise I would have been in the building. Some of these guys quoted I work with.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/04/03/cnn.shooting/index.html

Bud


Hey Bud,
I didn't know you work at CNN...
Techwood campus here!!

I would love to hookup some time oneday if you have time so I could check out what you have done with your basement!!!

Awesome job on all aspects from the bar to the theater!!

Max

BTW, I picked up a new digital camera, a Sony Cybershot DSC-W55 (http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665079070).

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Gw2zTzX9L._AA280_.jpg

I bought it from Amazon for 189.99. Comes in multiple colors, I actually got the silver one. Interesting story behind it. I bought the camera for my wife for Mother's Day and I bought the pink one. I bought it from some place in NYC online, can't remember the name of the place. They called to finalize the order and told me I bought the one that the menus were all in Japanese (I know I didn't) and then they proceed to sell me a bundled package with a better battery, memory stick and case. I just told the guy to cancel it. I then order the silver one from Amazon (I figured I'd borrow it and I'd look pretty stupid with a pink camera :D ).

It uses the memory stick, but doesn't come with it. I bought a 2G one on eBay, but realized later it was coming from Hong Kong and wouldn't be here on time for Mothers Day. I ended up getting a 1G from Circuit City as well.

Two weeks after having the camera, my son drops and breaks it! Second one he's dropped and broke. The lens got bent. I order a second one from Amazon and send the first one in to see if I can get it repaired cheaply. They fixed it and send it back at no cost. I had the extra memory stick already, so it worked out... :p

Great little camera and I'd recommend it if you're in the market for this type of camera.

Bud

I was actually looking at this very camera for my wife, in the pink also!! I glad to see that someone (I respect) that has bought it and liked it.

Hey Bud,
I didn't know you work at CNN...
Techwood campus here!!

I would love to hookup some time oneday if you have time so I could check out what you have done with your basement!!!

Awesome job on all aspects from the bar to the theater!!

Max

Max,

Ha! Pretty funny, I don't get over there much anymore. Would love to host you. Jikkjack is actually on his way over for dinner tonight. I'll fire you off a PM shortly.

Bud

I was actually looking at this very camera for my wife, in the pink also!! I glad to see that someone (I respect) that has bought it and liked it.

Sean,

If you plan on borrowing it, shy away from the pink.... she'll like it no matter what color it is. Nice little camera, we have two now. The first one my son dropped they fixed for free and now its mine .... :D

Bud

I just read (skipped through some parts) the entire thread. What an amazing build. I only wish I could afford something like this.

Maybe in the future...

Thanks ngamer. One reason I do things myself, its a heck of a lot cheaper!

Bud

Scored another under counter fridge for my concession area at HD. It's the same Magic Chef I put in the bar. This originally had a 297.00 price tag when I bought the first one. They had reduced the price to 277.00 then had it marked down to 247.00 It looked like the box was open, but it looked new. I took a closer look and it was missing one of the glass shelves! I said can I get an extra discount? She came back with another 30% off! I think it ended up being like 173.00 or something. Great deal. I took the extra shelf out of the other one anyway, so I've got it if I need it. The woman said they were marked down because they were being replaced by a newer Magic Chef model. They had one boxed, but the picture looked identical. It was also like 349.00! I'm thinking the difference is maybe, just maybe the whole enclosure around the door is stainless and not just the handle.

Here is a picture of the old one, but it looks the same:
http://images2.fotki.com/v332/photos/6/649633/3422362/100_1548-vi.jpg

I'll need to install an outlet where the fridge is going to go, I have access from under the stairs. I'll need to reverse the door like the other one.

Bud

I bought mine for $250 a couple months ago. I was just in HD yesterday and the box is the only thing that is new because it shows 2 fridges next together in a high-end kitchen. My wife loves the fridge in our future theater bar in the back of the room.
It's simple, I only need to add the the door hardware, microwave, and sink and it's complete.
Bud, thanks for all the inspiration.

As you can see from the picture in the upper left hand corner is a blank cover for the power to the projector. The room has 56" DLP for now till I have more money for more toys.

Sorry for the hijack, just another pic for the Magic Chef in action.

James

James, thanks for the response. Looks like you've got a nice setup there!

Bud

OK, well I posted a new thread in the HT Construction forum on wire loom and got no response. Anyone out there use wire loom to hide projector wires or organizing the back of their rack?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=875586

Bud

Scored another under counter fridge for my concession area at HD. It's the same Magic Chef I put in the bar. This originally had a 297.00 price tag when I bought the first one. They had reduced the price to 277.00 then had it marked down to 247.00 ....

Bud

My local HD (Springfield, VA) had a few of these on closeout as well. All were sealed boxes for $247.

OK, well I posted a new thread in the HT Construction forum on wire loom and got no response. Anyone out there use wire loom to hide projector wires or organizing the back of their rack?

I just bought some of the black cable tubing from Home Depot. I plan on using it this weekend to organize the mess of wires behing my equipment rack. I bought the 1" diameter tubing, but it also came in 3/4" size too.

OK, well I posted a new thread in the HT Construction forum on wire loom and got no response. Anyone out there use wire loom to hide projector wires or organizing the back of their rack?

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=875586

Bud

I have used it to organize the mess of wires in my cabinet. It really makes the cabinet seem as if it has a lot more room and helps me when hooking up new devices. I might try to post pictures later if anyone is interested.