The MacBeth Theater (flood resilient build) - Page 6

Man, that is one fantastic looking theater and the wood work is spectacular! I cannot wait to see it with the screen hung.

I used what appear to be the identical cleats on my last frame, although in a different package. I used four since it's on my back wall and didn't want it to rattle with any bass hitting it directly. Here's what I did, although mine was on the bottom of the wall, so you may need some help to do this...

I mounted the half on frame, two on top, two on the bottom. This was tricky, because I want to be able to remove the panel. If all four are mounted inside the area of the frame, you won't be able to lift it off. So, I mounted the top two on the inside and the bottom two on the outside, "upside down." This allows all the cleats on the frame to be pointed in the same direction ("down") for lifting up and off the wall. Because the frame is on the bottom of the wall, the bottom cleats will be covered by base molding. I used a couple of scrap pieces of wood on the floor to set the frame at the height I wanted, then went around and marked where the other half of the cleat needed to go on the wall. I removed the frame and mounted all the cleats.

The thing is, you only need to be close. Even though it looks like there is not much overlap in the cleats, it doesn't take much. And if one is not exactly level, as long as the top cleat fits into the bottom for most of the length, you still can still get the frame set level.

Hope this helps!

Here's the pick of the ones I used.....

Edited by tlogan6797 - 2/14/13 at 8:41am

I thought about making my own, too but was too lazy to set up the table saw again to rip the lumber.

 

Have you tried using a microfiber cloth to clean it?  That works very well for me.  I have touched it a few times which leaves skin/dirt on the paint.  The microfiber takes it right off.  I have never had the paint peel/come off after rubbing it.  If it is peeling when simply rubbing it with a cloth, it sounds like there is a prep issue.

 

Hopefully the microfiber idea will help you in the future.

I would keep the left and right speakers where they are.  You want the drivers to be close to ear height.  If you raise them up, they will likely be too high.

Can't you invent a small stand that would float the speaker if needed? I would probably mean you need to anchor the top of the speaker to the ceiling with a wire as they'd probably tip over if lifted that way.

You are doing a fantastic job!! Thanks for sharing.

I second that! it looks great! Any consideration to turning your center channel speaker vertical?

VERY nice carpet pattern!

I was looking at something similiar and pricey. After two f-words (I can't bring myself to even type the word that describes what Noah went through), I went with something cheaper and made of a material much more likely to be saved after a future "event".

Good luck!

That's the key...being able to dry it and re-stretch. Not all carpet is conducive to that. I picked one (and a pad) that is.

Oh, I thought you were going AT with the center behind.

Basically, yes. Let me check my buddy's recomendations. Believe it or not, I don't want to go spouting off a bunch of wrong information.

Great screen choice. I'm using the same spandex combination. Zero weave visibility from just a few feet away.
That is one serious looking screen wall you have there. Coming together nicely.

I use tintanium coated. You might want to look for an easy-out as well. It is a form of bit with reverse threads. You drill an appropriate pilot hole into the broken bolt then use the easy-out to unscrew the bolt. It has reverse threads so that it bites in the counter-clockwise direction. They work great in the right application and might save you from a ton of drilling. Good luck.


Edited by DavidK442 - 2/23/13 at 11:01pm