Oh sure... now it's done!

Seriously, good job, and good documentation. Time to play something loud! :)

Thanks Warren. Yeah - sorry it was not done when you came over but hey - now you have an excuse to stop by if you are around ATL again! :)

I think the new Transformers will fit the bill for something loud.

Absolutely Awesome Job on the Horizontal masking Jason :) That Video says it ALL!!..

Just wondering Jase, Did you use the Guides at the Side like in my Sketch-up ?, so the Masking tracks straight and close to the Screen ...

Cheers mate....

Thanks Cinema Mad. I used an aluminum U track down the left/right side with a guide block. I think if I were doing it over - I would use something like your design shows because that is a great idea. I have lots of ideas for how to improve this system and plan on uploading a few more detailed pics today of the final system.

Nice work Jason! I may give a vertical version a shot a some point. How far from the screen is the masking?

Thanks for the pics and build process.

Jason,

Let me just say that your final product looks excellent! Thanks for sharing.

That is fantastic, really fantastic!

What was the total investment in $$ to make it happen? Time?

Awesome job! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Warren. Yeah - sorry it was not done when you came over but hey - now you have an excuse to stop by if you are around ATL again! :)

I think the new Transformers will fit the bill for something loud.



Thanks Cinema Mad. I used an aluminum U track down the left/right side with a guide block. I think if I were doing it over - I would use something like your design shows because that is a great idea. I have lots of ideas for how to improve this system and plan on uploading a few more detailed pics today of the final system. So when are taking orders for your Pro Mask System Jase, I am keen to put in my order :D ....

Would love to see some pics of the way you fitted the masking system over you screen & your U track system if not to much trouble..

Also interested to know, if you were to do it over would you stick with the Somfy LT30 or go up to the somfy 50 (ir) as I am seriously looking at the somfy 50, Mainly because I am sure this is the motor(s) Carada uses in there Masquerade Horizontal & vertical masking system...

Cheers....

Thanks guys! I have decided that I will put together a detailed DIY horizontal masking guide for everyone similar to the candy counter. I was just going to snap some more pics but feel like some images need more discussion so...look for that coming soon (meaning at the latest by the end of the week).

kjlewie-it is right on top of the Carada border which sits off the screen 1". It slides on some slick plastic pads (I will have a picture of that in the construction plans for retro fit masking systems).

Cinema - I would probably go with the 50 because Ken told me it is quieter and more powerful. Honestly - the 30 is not too loud but at any rate I would opt for the 50.

Anyone have any recommendations for a movie that uses 1:85:1?? War of the worlds says it is but for some reason it plays in 1:73:1. I want to program the My position on the somfy motor for 1:85:1 and can't seem to find any movies in that format off hand.

Aren't most romantic comedies 1.85?

Jason,

Awesome, simply AWESOME!
Some great engineering - Congratulations for a job very well done.

Looking forward to the final documentation.

Jason,

First, awesome job on the masking system. It makes me want to build one now too. Can't wait for your DIY write up.

Second, I think Hellboy 1 & 2 are 1.85.

1st Spider Man was also 1:85.

Cool. I'm next! :D ;)

Bud

Awesome job Jason. Gosh, I'm getting excited about re-making my screen and implementing a side masking system. I would like to see those detailed pics as well when you get the chance.

Great work - looking forward to the guide. Might push me into finally working on Screen Wall II

I got all fired up and showed my wife the video last night. Youtube stuttered a bit and all I got was a "that's neat" with 1/10th of my enthusiasm. Oh well, she'll dig it more if I build it I am sure.

Aren't most romantic comedies 1.85?

LOL!

Jason,

First, awesome job on the masking system. It makes me want to build one now too. Can't wait for your DIY write up.

Second, I think Hellboy 1 & 2 are 1.85.

1st Spider Man was also 1:85.

Ok. I will give those a try. Thanks guys!

Cool. I'm next! :D ;)

Bud

Yup.

I got all fired up and showed my wife the video last night. Youtube stuttered a bit and all I got was a "that's neat" with 1/10th of my enthusiasm. Oh well, she'll dig it more if I build it I am sure.

LOL! Don't count on it. I brought my wife down all fired up that finally it was working and she said..."that's nice babe - are you going to come up in a few minutes for dinner?" :eek: That's it...That's nice? Oh well. :D I'm still fired up about it for the both of us.

Awesome job Jason. Gosh, I'm getting excited about re-making my screen and implementing a side masking system. I would like to see those detailed pics as well when you get the chance.

Thanks Steve - I can't wait to see it.

Great work - looking forward to the guide. Might push me into finally working on Screen Wall II

Thanks Mark. Would make a great winter project.

That is fantastic, really fantastic!

What was the total investment in $$ to make it happen? Time?

Dave - I think I have around 300 in it. 1/10th cost of professional system.

160 somfy motor w/ir and power supply.
50 somfy coil spring, brackets and IR remote
80 aluminum rollers and bars
40 black velvet
wood/screws/flange bearings/etc 20

Time - 8 hours just masking system. Screenwall rebuild - 16 hours because I had to build new fabric wrapped panels and trial and error with masking and screenwall.

LOL! Don't count on it. I brought my wife down all fired up that finally it was working and she said..."that's nice babe - are you going to come up in a few minutes for dinner?" :eek: That's it...That's nice? Oh well. :D I'm still fired up about it for the both of us.


ha, that is exactly what my wife will say once i have it up and running. if you do end up writing up a build thread, that would be most appreciated by all of us. your hard work is truly a gift to the community!

Dave - I think I have around 300 in it. 1/10th cost of professional system.

160 somfy motor w/ir and power supply.
50 somfy coil spring, brackets and IR remote
80 aluminum rollers and bars
40 black velvet
wood/screws/flange bearings/etc 20

Time - 8 hours just masking system. Screenwall rebuild - 16 hours because I had to build new fabric wrapped panels and trial and error with masking and screenwall.

Jason, also looking forward to your side masking build details.

John :D

LOL!

Don't count on it. I brought my wife down all fired up that finally it was working and she said..."that's nice babe - are you going to come up in a few minutes for dinner?"

Wow >> I've heard this anti-techno-downer comment before - Hang in there and trust the force, stay the course...

I am making a small change to the masking side design. I originally used wooden blocks traveling inside an aluminum C channel to keep the masks straight in front of the screen. Last night I cut a small block of wood and added 2 - 1.5" rubber casters to it to make a wheel base that will travel up and down the track. I think it will work better than the wooden block and travel easier. Admittedly this is just tinkering...but I feel it is a better solution than the wooden travel blocks. Pictures tomorrow when I have it all put together.

Jason, also looking forward to your side masking build details.

John :D


Thanks John :)

Check out ScottJ0007's build for side masking. I think he nailed it but used a different motor/limit switches design to automate.http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=941076

If I build side masking - I will emulate his design but use Somfy motors, coils springs, ribbon spools and ribbon cable instead.

$300 is a steal. I read the other DIY masking thread over in the 2.35 section, but it seemed like the motor had so much complexity to it. Grabbing something pre-built is much more to my liking. Kudos.

hey jason, did you have a chance to test out the jog macros you were talking about earlier? any success?

p.s. more pics are always useful for us dense folks!!;)

hey jason, did you have a chance to test out the jog macros you were talking about earlier? any success?

p.s. more pics are always useful for us dense folks!!;)

Hey Anthony. Yes - Jog works successfully. I am not able to get the my position set - but not because of the somfy motor - rather the PS3 or Panny Projector seems to take a 1:85:1 Aspect ratio movies and converts it to 16x9.

This is ok - I guess - but seems strange. Anyhow - jog up and jog down are about a 1" move at a time. I don't know if I will use this much but I programmed it into my universal remote just in case. :)

Still working on the how to guide but have been busy recently.

thats great news jason, thanks for taking the time to test out the jog. i guess im gonna start to order the motors i need and start a design as well (ie. copy yours!!):D

Awesome. I will be watching your thread for progress pics. I also have a couple of new ideas to share if you are interested that I think would be improvements to my design.

Jason,

Where did you do all of your MAME research? I'm looking to read up on how to build one and was wondering where you did your research.

Lots of Mame info here:
http://arcadecontrols.com/arcade.htm
and
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/

Lots of Mame info here:
http://arcadecontrols.com/arcade.htm
and
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/

Thanks Tim.

Hey Ed,

Sorry I missed the question but Tim is correct. That is a good site to use for mame. Ask me any questions you have and I will be happy to help you out.

So - I just built a new Home Theater PC and it does not fit on my audio pier...so instead of buying a new pre-made unit...I am building my own. :D

Here is the Sketch-up file of my design. I have cut the sides, top and bottom but can't finish the shelves until it stops raining. I am going to put this on low profile swivel casters and have a custom wire management track on the back.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Royal%20Fortune/mediatower.jpg

Jason just wanted to say I got the home theater revealed dvd from Warren and saw your theater on it. It was awesome - great theater, nice job!!

jason, did you ever have a chance to do a writeup on your current masking system? im gonna start soon and it would be most helpful if you had one to share with all of us.

Jason just wanted to say I got the home theater revealed dvd from Warren and saw your theater on it. It was awesome - great theater, nice job!!

Just got mine yesterday and watched it with the family. I definitely am not comfortable on camera!

Bud

jason, did you ever have a chance to do a writeup on your current masking system? im gonna start soon and it would be most helpful if you had one to share with all of us.

We're going to do my wall soon, so I'll make sure there are lots of photos/details.

Bud

nice. im gonna call ken at av outlet next week and see what he recommends. originally i was going to do a dual motor, independant screen control masking, but since i just learned that the oppo bd player now has subtitle shift features, i think im gonna do a single motor design since its cheaper and easier to do. looking forward to your progress chinadog.

Just got mine yesterday and watched it with the family. I definitely am not comfortable on camera!

Bud

Is yours on there too? I only watched the first one so far. I'll watch the other ones later this week!

I'm not comfortable either, hence why I wasn't even on it:D

Is yours on there too? I only watched the first one so far. I'll watch the other ones later this week!

I'm not comfortable either, hence why I wasn't even on it:D

Mine is the last theater on that disc. Warren does a great job of keeping you comfortable in front of the camera. I thought it was a really fun experience.

Is yours on there too? I only watched the first one so far. I'll watch the other ones later this week!

I'm not comfortable either, hence why I wasn't even on it:D

Yes, I was the second one.

Bud

Thanks Shawn. I haven't watched it yet but will try and watch it this week. My wife wants to watch it and laugh at how goofy I probably look in it.

Anthony - I have been pretty busy but haven't forgotten about the documentation. I will try to finish that up this week.

I am building the new rack and just added a USB hub in the theater for the ability to use it with the new pc. The goal of the new rack is to clean up wiring and re-organize the components in a better enclosure system. I will have pictures this week.

thanks jason, i just ordered my parts from ken at avoutlet. i went with the somfy sonesse 50 standard with the multilink ir/rf/rs232 module. also went with 2 pin assists. i will be using a 2.5" rod for strength (since my screen is 10' wide). looking forward to your writeup. im still a little confused on a few things so hopefully you can clear these up for me.

thanks jason, i just ordered my parts from ken at avoutlet. i went with the somfy sonesse 50 standard with the multilink ir/rf/rs232 module. also went with 2 pin assists. i will be using a 2.5" rod for strength (since my screen is 10' wide). looking forward to your writeup. im still a little confused on a few things so hopefully you can clear these up for me.

cool. no problem - looking foward to seeing your progress.

I enjoyed your segment on the HT revealed dvd. Nice work.

I enjoyed your segment on the HT revealed dvd. Nice work.

Thanks kjlewie. :cool:

Couple of pictures of my new media tower in construction and painting. You can also see my new toy I just put together (HTPC) sitting temporarily on the top shelf of the audio pier. :D

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Royal%20Fortune/IMG_5046.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Royal%20Fortune/IMG_5068.jpg

Hope to get this thing sanded and final paint coat by the end of the week so I can start a couple of other projects I have in the queue.

Jason,

First off, I read your entire thread (took a while) - awesome job on the whole project! What an accomplishment.

I am starting on my own "home theater" (not sure it classifies as a "home theater" based on most of them on this site!) and have decided on a bar behind the second row of seats similar to what you did. I love the simplicity and elegant design you did.

Is there any way you can provide some detailed information on how you constructed your bar? Specifically the top. I see the pictures of the framing, but what exactly goes on top? I presume you put plywood, them maybe a concrete back board, trimmed out in wood, and tiled in the center? How does all that go together - like fastening the trip to the backer board (or however it is put together)? How did you make sure the trim and tile ended up flush in the end.

Thanks for any help you can provide,

Phillip

Hey Phillip,

Thanks man. Congratulations on starting up your home theater project. It is a fun and rewarding undertaking.

I have some more pics at home (I think) detailing the actual individual steps but I basically added a 3/4" piece of plywood first. Then I Added the oak side rails to the top of the plywood with a little overhang of about 1" all the way around. This was so I could add a decorative piece of trim to the edge of the plywood. Next, I added the hardy plank backer board with numerous drywall screws to fix it to the plywood. Stain and sanded the oak trim and finally added in the 12" tiles. I think I put down 2 layers of backer board to make sure the tiles leveled out with the oak trim.

That's it!

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Royal%20Fortune/barpartsb.jpg http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Royal%20Fortune/barpartsa.jpg

One thing I would change on mine is not to use Black Tiles - they show up every finger print. How do yours hold up? Think we used same ones.

I like them. I clean them regularly as they do tend to show fingerprints/food/cup rings but I wouldn't change them. When you coming down for a visit to GA?

I have black granite tiles as well.

Found some pre-moisted wipes specifically made for granite at a furniture store. I quick swipe with them keeps the bar looking fresh n' shiny.

-sc

Jason,

Thanks so much for the drawings. That is incredibly helpful and eases my mind about doing something similar.

When you coming down for a visit to GA?

Nothing on radar but if I do get down I'll be sure to let you know.

Dude,

AV cabinet looks sweet!

Bud

Thanks man,

Wait until you see it in person. From that picture is is just primed. Yesterday after work I sanded the whole thing down and added the 2.25" casters to the bottom. Today it is getting a final paint coat.

Also - I found a new life for my old R/C airplane iron used to apply monocoat. It is now my Veneer applicator tool! :)

wow, we have more in common than i thought. r/c planes... yup. monocoat iron, yup. haven't flown them in years... yup!!:p

Finished the final paint coats tonight on the new audio tower. Here are the pics. Tomorrow I get to start moving over all of the electronics and cleaning up the wiring.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Royal%20Fortune/IMG_5086.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Royal%20Fortune/IMG_5088.jpg

The cabinet door will hide 2 shelves for much needed storage. From top shelf to bottom - here are the component slots:

Cable Box
PS3
HTPC
Power strip, keyboard/mouse for the home theater pc, RF receiver
Denon receiver
Storage
Storage

I will post a final pic once everything is moved over.

Jason,

How about some dimensions for that new rack? Height/width/depth. I like your design. When I built mine I think I made it too wide (at least for the closet it's in). I also find the adjustable shelves a waste, fixed would have been fine.

Thanks Ed,


Height is 78.5" without the casters.
Width is 23"
Depth is 23"

I agree that adjustable shelves are a waste. I know what is going where and don't see that changing anytime in the next few years. If it does change - I will build a new tower. :D

Here are the final results. I ordered a new audio wall plate that I should get this week but for now the tower is complete.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Royal%20Fortune/IMG_5102.jpg http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Royal%20Fortune/IMG_5108.jpg

Didn't your momma ever tell you that the receiver needs to go on top of the rack? :)

Bud

Jason - be at one with your cable box and its propensity for hot flashes. ;)

Yep. The cable box generates more heat than the receiver. I wonder if Comcast would be mad if I painted the cable box faceplate black to match all of the other components?

They go through cable boxes like crazy and could care less. Was just there this AM exchanging another box that died. The new HD PVRs are black anyway, just trade it in. The office is on 41 in the shopping center next to Walmart, just south of the Big Chicken.

Bud

For those who are interested - I have finished the DIY Horizontal Masking Plans! Please let me know if you have any questions or want any updates made to the document. :cool:

Jikkjack's DIY Horizontal Masking Plans (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1219694)

Awesome job on the rack. Looks like a proffesional piece of furniture.

Thanks man. My next project I am working on is to install a rope light behind the screen to light up the back of the screen and edges upon entering the theater. Should be a neat project.

Have you gotten your rope light and if so where and were you happy?

Not yet. I should get it sometime early next week. I have an Insteon Lamp Linc module that I am going to use to link to the on/off master switch. The good news is that it can be controlled via Remote Control and other Insteon switches and dim levels can be programmed/linked as well.

Im hoping to finish my wall panels this weekend and as part of that finish the rope light install behind my screen. I only have about an 8 portion of rope light left over so I am installing it behind my screen to add to the effect of lighting my speakers up behind the screen. I to am using one of the Insteon lampmodules with an X10 IR543 for easy IR control.

Eventually when I do the marquee and lighted poster boxes I plan to use Insteon switches or outlet modules to control those. Neat stuff.

I agree. I will be watching your thread for pics.

Yep. The cable box generates more heat than the receiver. I wonder if Comcast would be mad if I painted the cable box faceplate black to match all of the other components?

Are you on Comcast? Is you cable box a DVR? If so, swap that puppy out for a new Moto DCX3400. They are black, quiet, don't generate as much heat, and have larger disk drives (250 & 320 GB drives have been reported in Atlanta).

The Moto DCX 3200 is the non DVR variant but I do not know if Comcast has that box available in Georgia yet.

Cheers,

joe

I've been too busy so this took too long (how many words with two o's can I get in one sentence?) but here is the trailer that features Jason and his fine Royal Fortune. (I've posted this over in Bud's as well...)

It's still processing, so I don't know when the 720p HD version will be ready... but it is there to see. Enjoy! :)

Embed below, link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrVvfCS72Ac

BrVvfCS72Ac

You're not allowed any more projects until we build my screen wall. :) Actually, I'll be ready pretty soon to start, so we need to chat.

Also, I went over to Greg's and finished out the rest of the work. He got the Harmony working with Logitech's help. I ran into Heath tonight and he mentioned he may have a job for us over at the Governor's Club next month. We'll see.

Bud

Misc. Updates:

Rope light project should be completed this week. Pics coming soon.

DIY masking updates (phase 2) should start this weekend. Pics and diy doc updates soon.

I had to reprogram my mx980 with the new HTPC ir codes and figured I might as well update the icons and look of the remote while I am at it. Here is the new layout/icons. If anyone with a 980 wants any of these icons/background - just shoot me a pm.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Royal%20Fortune/Remote-1.jpg

Absolutely Awesome Job on the Horizontal masking Jason :) That Video says it ALL!!..

Just wondering Jase, Did you use the Guides at the Side like in my Sketch-up ?, so the Masking tracks straight and close to the Screen ...

Cheers mate....

Hi "cinema-mad" do you have any pictures of the masking system? What type of rod did you use for your guides to slide up & down on & and what did you use for the guides ?
What material did you find for the masking rail that was straight for the length needed to span the horizonal width ?

Thanks!

just finished up my new digital movie database application with full integration into IMDB. I am slowly copying over my entire collection into a digital format. Here are some screenshots of the final application interface. I can add movies manually or look them up through IMDB. :D

Main Interface:
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Movie%20Database/dmd.jpg

Full support for Genre Filtering:
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Movie%20Database/dmd2.jpg

Integration with IMDB:
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Movie%20Database/dmd3.jpg

Data populated from IMDB lookup:
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Movie%20Database/dmd4.jpg

:cool:

More info please! :-)

I'm moving to digital storage as well. Right now I'm playing my BD rips via a PCH-A200 from my Win7 machine. That was just for proof of concept though. I'll be building an unRaid machine soon.

So, what are you playing the movies with? What are you using for a server? What is that interface you're using?

very cool what type of hardware are you using

these days when you say database, wouldn't adding digital be a bit redundant? :p

place looks great! love the wine rack and screen masking


btw, looks like your using .net?
might want to take a look at some of the projects out in google code, this once is in c# and open source...still pretty active
http://code.google.com/p/videobrowser/

I built an HTPC/Gaming Rig with hot swap terabyte drives in the front.
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Movie%20Database/HTPC.jpg

The PC has the following Specs:
Zalman HTPC case
AMD Phenom II X4
4 GB ddr3 ram
plextor blu-ray drive
3 western digital TB drives
2 sapphire radeon 5770 cards in crossfire
windows 7

I have everything mapped to my URC controller and it can be launched from windows media center or IMON.

I am using this with CyberLink PowerDVD10Ultra and a slysoft clone drive.

Been a while since I posted but thought I would put in an update to keep my thread from dying. I retired my old MAME arcade machine and replaced it with a custom built Golden Tee Pedestal. I am now waiting on the 2011 kit to show up.

I hope it will be here next week. Half-time will be a whole lot more fun now!!

Reference:
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Golden%20Tee%20Unplugged/GTUnplug2010_LPedCabinet_HiRes.jpg

Mine:
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Golden%20Tee%20Unplugged/Picture093.jpg

Here's a bump from a noob to help you keep the thread alive for a while longer. Just came across your thread and read it all. LOVE the build. I am here in metro ATL as well and have a very similar room layout size-wise, although mine is a few feet shorter than yours. Been struggling with a color scheme, and I really like the black and tan. Come to think of it, I like a black and tan beer every now and then as well so I should have thought of it earlier. Anyway, I digress. Just wanted to send kudos your direction for a very inspiring thread.

So did you finish it?

Pics please :D and more details!!!!

Still trying to get another trip down to Atlanta - something about the wings I think :D

Thanks justaguyinga. If you are in Marietta area I might have some free time to help you out with your build.

Thanks Mark - yes you do need to get back down here soon. I did finish it and here are some shots:

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Golden%20Tee%20Unplugged/IMG_5819.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Golden%20Tee%20Unplugged/IMG_5824.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/jikkjack/Golden%20Tee%20Unplugged/IMG_5825.jpg

What does something like that cost...always wanted a golden tee.

Looks cool.

So is that something you buy and assemble or did you make yourself?

tbraden32 - about 4k if you buy a fully assembled cab. I built the cab myself and only have about 2500.00 in it with the TV, Kit, and DIY cab. Here is the build thread from an arcade forum if you are interested. Mark - I know you will like this:

Jikkjack's Custom Built Golden Tee Cab (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=104064.0)

Nice documented build as usual.

I still need to get on with my MAME project. Leaning to a portable table version. Need to look at that Arcade forum for ideas.

Thanks justaguyinga. If you are in Marietta area I might have some free time to help you out with your build.

Thanks Mark - yes you do need to get back down here soon. I did finish it and here are some shots:



Appreciate the offer. I live in Lilburn which is about 30 minutes from Marietta. Yours and Bud's builds have already been a tremendous help and source of inspiration. If you and Bud or anyone else from ATL get together again anytime, keep me in mind. Now that the holidays are over I am back full steam to finish the Corkstreet Hill theater. If you get the chance sometime check out the build thread.

Appreciate the offer. I live in Lilburn which is about 30 minutes from Marietta. Yours and Bud's builds have already been a tremendous help and source of inspiration. If you and Bud or anyone else from ATL get together again anytime, keep me in mind. Now that the holidays are over I am back full steam to finish the Corkstreet Hill theater. If you get the chance sometime check out the build thread.

...now with link in signature...sorry 'bout that.

Jason,
What a fun read. Just spent the past few days going through your thread in my spare time. I'm over in Sandy Springs, so it was nice to see how you did things, and also find out about availability for stuff in Atlanta. I plan on starting my theater sometime later this year, so I'm 100% in planning mode. Gotta get the financial committee to agree to let me proceed before any actual work starts. She did let me build a wine cellar though, which I just finished up!

Have been trying to learn sketch up and just getting my head wrapped around all I want to do down there. Considering it took me 4 months to build the wine cellar, I'd guess the basement should take me, ohhh, friggin' FOREVER! ;-) OCD is my enemy...

Need to take some finished pics.. these don't have the base or crown. I didn't build the racks (like some other enterprising fellas), but I did build the cabinets below, as well as everything else about the room.

-Mark
http://digitalpimp.org/images/frontwall.JPG

http://digitalpimp.org/images/rightwall.JPG

That looks fantastic! I wish I had more space for a bigger wine cellar and I just noticed that I never posted my final pics. I will try to do that this weekend. My biggest problem is keeping it stocked. :-)

I used to have a home theater business with Bud (chinadog) and we did a lot of theaters around GA. If you have any questions - ask away. I am working with a local aluminum fabricator in Marietta and might have a kit Masking System available soon. Still working out the details.

Thanks! It was a tough build for me as every dollar I sunk into the cellar meant I couldn't buy that much wine. It was certainly an experience along the way, with my original rack manufacturer going out of business after they took my money for racks! Thank God for chargebacks... My cellar took a big hit over the holidays, THEN we were locked up in the house during the ice storm, so it took another hit. I was able to leave the house on the Tuesday after the storm, but my wife was home for the entire week, till Sunday! At some point you will start accumulating more than you drink!

That's pretty cool y'all actually started up a business together. I read that Bud moved away in another Georgia thread. I'll definitely be doing the work myself, as I'm insanely handy around the house. That, and my workshop is begging for the next project (which will more than likely be an outdoor kitchen on my deck)...

The masking kit sounds interesting. I'm thinking I'm going to do CIH and use the somfy motors as well.

Haven't moved away quite yet, my commute is just a little longer for the next few months! ;)

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Ha ha. You can hire me to come work up there once you get established! I am ready to build theater version 2.0. This time without a shoestring budget.

Great job on the wine cellar. Where the hell were you guys when I lived in Atlanta?!!? :)

Anyways, how big is your cellar? We drink a ton of wine and have been thinking about adding a cellar of some sort down the road to our next house. I'm guessing you could work one in a fairly small space?

Thanks. It's about 1000 individual and about 300 case (along the bottom). Not quite there yet, but I certainly got to a point somewhere along the line where I was buying more than I was drinking... :D

Uploaded a video of the "mostly" finished version. Still need to hook up the condensate pump and build the doors for the cabinets at the bottom. Of course I shot it on my phone and should have turned the phone sideways. Oh well.

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Cool video. Sorry, I meant the dimensions of the room. Looks like maybe 10x6 or so??

Sorry, I was posting the video from before since the pics weren't of the completed version. Cellar is ~9'x5.5'

In my previous house my cellar was entirely under some stairs, and I could fit about 450 bottles in there.

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Wine cellar looks awesome. Still trying to figure out if I can fit one in my build somewhere. Looking forward to seeing your build thread as well.