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post #2371 of 2745
9/7/12 at 12:32pm
Thanks, figured it was the Red but the pictures online (store website) make it look really dark where your pictures appear lighter.

I use AutoCAD for work so I have the benefit of drawing everything out prior to construction as well. It definitely has saved me time and money on mistakes.

I guess I need to see the stuff in person to figure out which size will be appropriate. I just hope I don't have to rip down boards to get the right size. rolleyes.gif
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post #2372 of 2745
9/7/12 at 12:37pm
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Originally Posted by vanice View Post

Oops, one more question. Did you rely on glue to hold the nosings or did you use mechanical fasteners as well?

You'll want to use brad nails and glue. Glue alone won't do it unless you have a bazillion clamps. smile.gif
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post #2373 of 2745
9/7/12 at 12:40pm
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Thanks, figured it was the Red but the pictures online (store website) make it look really dark where your pictures appear lighter.
I use AutoCAD for work so I have the benefit of drawing everything out prior to construction as well. It definitely has saved me time and money on mistakes.
I guess I need to see the stuff in person to figure out which size will be appropriate. I just hope I don't have to rip down boards to get the right size. rolleyes.gif

Yeah - I think they do show a lot of white wood on their website...but there's not much in the store.
It really just has a hint of red to it.

That's great you can use AutoCAD.

Pick up the BOSCH jigsaw and blades I mention in my thread and you'll be in good shape. Get a nice straight edge and you can even use the jig saw for trimming them down to size.
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post #2374 of 2745
9/7/12 at 12:41pm
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Originally Posted by foraye View Post

Yo Mario!
I'm an old customer of yours...I had no idea you had a build thread...Great looking theatre!
I finished my space back in 2005 or so. I'm starting to get the itch again to upgrade and create a more dedicated space.

Cool. Glad you could join in. Better late than never. wink.gif

I think it'll probably take me another 7 years before I get the itch. wink.gif
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post #2375 of 2745
9/9/12 at 4:54pm
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I should have taken a picture, but they used rubber to ramp the carpeting up to the 3/4" bull nose edges so they weren't tripping hazards.

Mario,

Do you remember how much they had to build up the carpet to make the transition to the bullnose edges? I am trying to figure out how much of a lip I should leave where the carpet abuts. I am thinking 3/8" (tackless is 1/4") should bring the pile a little above the bullnose.

Thanks,
Tim
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post #2376 of 2745
9/10/12 at 6:11am
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Mario,
Do you remember how much they had to build up the carpet to make the transition to the bullnose edges? I am trying to figure out how much of a lip I should leave where the carpet abuts. I am thinking 3/8" (tackless is 1/4") should bring the pile a little above the bullnose.
Thanks,
Tim

Hi Tim,

Unfortunately I don't know. I know they used the entire rubber ramp and didn't cut it down. I'm not sure I follow you though. Are you going to make your own ramps up to a 3/4" bull nose?

One thing I could have done too in my build was raise the baseboard to 1/2" instead of 3/8" given the carpet I had. The carpet dips down just a bit as it tucks under the base. Perfect area for crumbs to accumulate. Even if the base was a bit higher than the carpet, you never would have noticed....not that it would have been higher even at 1/2" though.
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post #2377 of 2745
9/10/12 at 6:59am
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Originally Posted by mcascio View Post

..............One thing I could have done too in my build was raise the baseboard to 1/2" instead of 3/8" given the carpet I had. The carpet dips down just a bit as it tucks under the base. Perfect area for crumbs to accumulate. Even if the base was a bit higher than the carpet, you never would have noticed....not that it would have been higher even at 1/2" though.


I don't know how much that really bothers you, but could you use the same trick the hardwood flooring guys use and put down a 3/4" quarter round all the way around? You could even paint it before you put it in so there would only be minor touch up.

Of course, with all the trim and molding and woodwork in your room, you may be ready to just set your miter saw on fire and throw it in front of oncoming traffic biggrin.gif
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post #2378 of 2745
9/10/12 at 7:01am
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Originally Posted by J_P_A View Post

I don't know how much that really bothers you, but could you use the same trick the hardwood flooring guys use and put down a 3/4" quarter round all the way around? You could even paint it before you put it in so there would only be minor touch up.
Of course, with all the trim and molding and woodwork in your room, you may be ready to just set your miter saw on fire and throw it in front of oncoming traffic biggrin.gif

Good idea....but it doesn't bother me that much. wink.gif
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post #2379 of 2745
9/10/12 at 7:05am
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I've got 5 yards of black triple plush velvet that I never even took out of the shipping box if anyone's interested just PM me. I need to start building up my subwoofer fund. wink.gif
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post #2380 of 2745
9/10/12 at 8:28am
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Originally Posted by mcascio View Post

Hi Tim,
Unfortunately I don't know. I know they used the entire rubber ramp and didn't cut it down. I'm not sure I follow you though. Are you going to make your own ramps up to a 3/4" bull nose?
One thing I could have done too in my build was raise the baseboard to 1/2" instead of 3/8" given the carpet I had. The carpet dips down just a bit as it tucks under the base. Perfect area for crumbs to accumulate. Even if the base was a bit higher than the carpet, you never would have noticed....not that it would have been higher even at 1/2" though.

I'm using landing tread for my bullnoses, so it will be 1" thick on the full-round portion, but it's rabbited to be narrower where it abuts the carpet (typically it's 3/4" to join with hardwood flooring).

Basically, I can make the portion that joins the carpet any height I want. I wanted to make it the correct height so they don't need to use the rubber shims.

Thanks,
Tim
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post #2381 of 2745
9/19/12 at 6:53am
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Originally Posted by Mr.Tim View Post

I'm using landing tread for my bullnoses, so it will be 1" thick on the full-round portion, but it's rabbited to be narrower where it abuts the carpet (typically it's 3/4" to join with hardwood flooring).
Basically, I can make the portion that joins the carpet any height I want. I wanted to make it the correct height so they don't need to use the rubber shims.
Thanks,
Tim

Tim,

One thing to note is that their rubber strips were pretty long. Not sure exactly, but if I recall, I thought they were over a foot long and ramped up. I'm not sure if what you are proposing would be a gradual elevation change or abrupt.
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post #2382 of 2745
9/19/12 at 2:08pm
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Originally Posted by mcascio View Post

Tim,
One thing to note is that their rubber strips were pretty long. Not sure exactly, but if I recall, I thought they were over a foot long and ramped up. I'm not sure if what you are proposing would be a gradual elevation change or abrupt.

Thanks, Mario. I did find the rubber carpet shims online, but they make them in different heights (1/4, 3/8, 1/2) so I'm not real sure what I should do. I think I am going to go with a 3/8" lip.. partially because a 1/4" lip would probably splinter off. I know a 1/2" space under a baseboard lets the carpet go right under, so that's probably too much.. ergo, 3/8".

In other words, where your nosings were 3/4" tall where they met the carpet, I am going to make mine 3/8", so hopefully there is no shimming.

Tim
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post #2383 of 2745
9/19/12 at 7:21pm
Not sure how you are planning to attach the nosings, but will 3/8 be thick enough to prevent it from splitting if someone steps on the end? I know engineered floors are thinner than 3/4, but they are also laminated.
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post #2384 of 2745
9/20/12 at 3:37am
I understand what you're saying. It shouldn't be an issue the way my floor and risers (stair risers) are designed. It will be 3/4" thick for the most part. I'll post over in my thread.

Tim
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post #2385 of 2745
9/21/12 at 4:44am
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Originally Posted by mcascio View Post

Here's a photo I put together that I sent to friends with an invite for the Packer game this Sunday. I saw someone else on the forum do the same thing and thought it was really clever.
root_the_pack.jpg

OK, I'll bite: how da heck you make a photo like that? Very cool!

Excluding the whole Packer part, of course. wink.gif
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post #2386 of 2745
9/21/12 at 5:34am
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Originally Posted by hanesian View Post

OK, I'll bite: how da heck you make a photo like that? Very cool!
Excluding the whole Packer part, of course. wink.gif

It's called compositing. Set up the camera on a tripod and have it snap pictures at every new position and then glue them all together with Photoshop (and a lot of talent).

Hard to tell if all those Packers fans are watching the same game, though, with some cheering and some in anguish (and some glued to the screen and some sleeping!! biggrin.gif). Mario - maybe the next invite you could buy the opposing team's jersey, keep the tags on it so you can return it and have your "anguished" guys in the opposing team jersey and the Packers guys cheering!

It's been a bit since I checked into this thread, but great photo and I am glad to see you are getting a lot of use out of the room!!
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post #2387 of 2745
9/21/12 at 6:03am
I'll volunteer to be the person in the other team's jersey. Unfortunately, I don't watch much pro sports. I'm more of a college sports guy.
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post #2388 of 2745
9/22/12 at 4:36pm
okay there is 80 pages in this thread >.< could you do like an index on your first post of key things going on with this build... ^^;; pretty please, Im very interested just hard to follow with all the side talk.
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post #2389 of 2745
9/22/12 at 6:58pm
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Originally Posted by Daniel Chaves View Post

okay there is 80 pages in this thread >.< could you do like an index on your first post of key things going on with this build... ^^;; pretty please, Im very interested just hard to follow with all the side talk.
Trust me, it's worth your time to go through the whole thing. Amazing build with an incredible level of detail in the thread. Grab a couple of brews (or your favorite beverage) and enjoy! biggrin.gif
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post #2390 of 2745
9/22/12 at 8:08pm
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Originally Posted by Daniel Chaves View Post

okay there is 80 pages in this thread >.< could you do like an index on your first post of key things going on with this build... ^^;; pretty please, Im very interested just hard to follow with all the side talk.
You've got to be kidding. Mario has posted more detail than anyone I've ever seen. Answered every question on multiple forums and you want him to index it for you? Sometimes free information for forum involves some reading. But if you have some specific question, odds are if you ask he will answer.
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post #2391 of 2745
9/22/12 at 8:33pm
Love the look and layout of this room. Nice job all around!
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post #2392 of 2745
9/23/12 at 10:22am
What? the out of Africa guy went through and indexed his, I think its just a cleaner and proper way to do things especially if your doing a true build log, makes it a lot more organized.
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post #2393 of 2745
9/23/12 at 10:33am
okay strange my post disappeared anyhow I said out of africa build log, that was incorrect, it was fresh on my mind, I mean Moogie build log was nice and indexed and to me it shows a bit more professionalism and cleans the whole log up great and turns it into a great reference thread as you can look back at specific points in the thread, it also reduces redundant question asking and searches. Its only a suggestion but it would be appreciated, if not no worries if and when I feel like going through 80 pages I will, I will just look at other logs til then. smile.gif
Edited by Daniel Chaves - 9/23/12 at 10:50am
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post #2394 of 2745
9/23/12 at 11:03am
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okay strange my post disappeared anyhow I said out of africa build log, that was incorrect, it was fresh on my mind, I mean Moogie build log was nice and indexed and to me it shows a bit more professionalism and cleans the whole log up great and turns it into a great reference thread as you can look back at specific points in the thread, it also reduces redundant question asking and searches. Its only a suggestion but it would be appreciated, if not no worries if and when I feel like going through 80 pages I will, I will just look at other logs til then. smile.gif

You sound jealous of the great build and design  Mario has completed. Try and be nice,some respect will go a long way.

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post #2395 of 2745
9/23/12 at 6:58pm
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Originally Posted by Daniel Chaves View Post

okay strange my post disappeared anyhow I said out of africa build log, that was incorrect, it was fresh on my mind, I mean Moogie build log was nice and indexed and to me it shows a bit more professionalism and cleans the whole log up great and turns it into a great reference thread as you can look back at specific points in the thread, it also reduces redundant question asking and searches. Its only a suggestion but it would be appreciated, if not no worries if and when I feel like going through 80 pages I will, I will just look at other logs til then. smile.gif


well "if and when" you decide to read it from beginning to end you will quickly realize it is a wealth of information, knocking a persons hard work just because they choose not to index there thread is little rude, Mario spent and incrediable amount of time documenting every detail of this build in his free time, any true theater enthusiasts has and will love reading from start to end of these builds, they are entertaining there so much information you get from them that will help you with your build if choose to take the plunge into such a project.
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post #2396 of 2745
9/24/12 at 10:09am
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Originally Posted by TMcG View Post

It's called compositing. Set up the camera on a tripod and have it snap pictures at every new position and then glue them all together with Photoshop (and a lot of talent).
Hard to tell if all those Packers fans are watching the same game, though, with some cheering and some in anguish (and some glued to the screen and some sleeping!! biggrin.gif). Mario - maybe the next invite you could buy the opposing team's jersey, keep the tags on it so you can return it and have your "anguished" guys in the opposing team jersey and the Packers guys cheering!
It's been a bit since I checked into this thread, but great photo and I am glad to see you are getting a lot of use out of the room!!

Thanks for chiming in and explaining the process. Your camera will also need a timer...which most should have. Otherwise you'll need to be pretty quick to snap the picture and be in it. smile.gif
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post #2397 of 2745
9/24/12 at 10:13am
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Originally Posted by snickers1 View Post

well "if and when" you decide to read it from beginning to end you will quickly realize it is a wealth of information, knocking a persons hard work just because they choose not to index there thread is little rude, Mario spent and incrediable amount of time documenting every detail of this build in his free time, any true theater enthusiasts has and will love reading from start to end of these builds, they are entertaining there so much information you get from them that will help you with your build if choose to take the plunge into such a project.

Holy cow, +1 on this! Mario, thank you again from the other 99.99% of us who truly appreciate an over-the-top build with a thread to match!!!
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post #2398 of 2745
9/24/12 at 10:19am
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Originally Posted by Daniel Chaves View Post

okay there is 80 pages in this thread >.< could you do like an index on your first post of key things going on with this build... ^^;; pretty please, Im very interested just hard to follow with all the side talk.

Hi Daniel,

Indexing the thread was actually on my mind just prior to your posting. But I do think by doing so there will be some bits of information that may get lost or misinterpretted because of a quick read and/or changes during the process. I think it would be helpful though to those that did read the entire thread and wanted to look back at something within the timelined index.

Regardless, I do plan to index the thread...but it will take time.

So if anyone else reading this now decides to read through the whole thread (for the first or even second time) and bookmarks critical points during the read, that would actually prove helpful.
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post #2399 of 2745
9/25/12 at 3:17am
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Originally Posted by mcascio View Post

Thanks for chiming in and explaining the process. Your camera will also need a timer...which most should have. Otherwise you'll need to be pretty quick to snap the picture and be in it. smile.gif

True. I assumed you set up your camera to automatically take pictures every 30 seconds or so to give you adequate time to change positions. My old digital SLR could be cued with a very small remote and have the photo snap 10 seconds later.

Tough loss for the Pack last night - the officiating was total BS the entire game.
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post #2400 of 2745
9/26/12 at 8:59am
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Originally Posted by TMcG View Post

True. I assumed you set up your camera to automatically take pictures every 30 seconds or so to give you adequate time to change positions. My old digital SLR could be cued with a very small remote and have the photo snap 10 seconds later.
Tough loss for the Pack last night - the officiating was total BS the entire game.

I don't think my camera will auto-fire every x seconds...but it does allow various countdown timers. A remote would be ideal though since it would keep the camera from being touched and possibly moved.

That officiating was tough to watch!
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