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post #841 of 1167
3/19/07 at 10:24am
I bought some do-able this weekend at Home Depot in Bothell, WA. On Tuesday I went to my H.D. in Everett, WA and they had 12 sheets but when I got back there on Sunday with the Expedition, only one was left and it had a nice scratch in the middle...I was very annoyed...but they had numerous sheets in Bothell.

I threw the sheet on the wall, fired up my Hitachi and am very, very happy with the pic. It seems a lot nicer than the blackout cloth I had used for the past few weeks. For $25 for the sheet and the mirror clips, awesome.
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post #842 of 1167
3/19/07 at 1:56pm
Got mine built using the doable board just in time for March Madness..






A little more light...


Painted 'version 1' screen I was replacing...


Not the greatest pics, you get the idea.
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post #843 of 1167
3/19/07 at 6:41pm
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Looking good Tyce!! Love that frame; how'd you make it?
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post #844 of 1167
3/19/07 at 7:49pm
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Originally Posted by tyce View Post

Got mine built using the doable board just in time for March Madness..

What projector are you using?
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post #845 of 1167
3/20/07 at 7:15am
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Originally Posted by Rahl View Post

Looking good Tyce!! Love that frame; how'd you make it?

I framed off the back with runs of 1x2s, then used liquid nails and finishing nails to adhere the pieces together:




Once the backing was in place, I used strips of 90 degree molding, cut to size and then mitered.



When the fit was right, I used flat black paint and rolled it on:



When the paint was dry, we just assembled the pieces using finishing nails again, tacked into the 1x2s on the back, from the side. You can kind of see the nails in this pic:



Finished product...

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post #846 of 1167
3/20/07 at 7:22am
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Originally Posted by cnickersonjr View Post

What projector are you using?

I just picked up a Mitsubishi HD1000 and couldn't be happier.




All images are being driven by my media pc running MythTV on top Gentoo Linux.




My throw is 11 ft. producing a 92" viewable size when fully zoomed out.




HD via an HD tuner card and antenna.
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post #847 of 1167
3/20/07 at 1:24pm
what's the largest size Do-able panel anyone here has found?

Asking because I will have a Do-able wall area of 119"X 63" (not quite that wide since I will have wall mounted Axiom M22s as fronts on the outside of the screen)....
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post #848 of 1167
3/20/07 at 1:48pm
Willie-
Largest available is 49"x97".
Q is, can you find it in OK?
-j
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post #849 of 1167
3/20/07 at 1:51pm
haven't shopped for it locally yet since I still haven't had the finances to upgrade to a LR HT yet...I'll check on my next trip to HD or Lowe's.

I would love to get one over 100" if possible or just paint the wall (not spending $600 for a screen)

thx for the info.
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post #850 of 1167
3/20/07 at 1:59pm
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Originally Posted by SbWillie View Post

what's the largest size Do-able panel anyone here has found?

Asking because I will have a Do-able wall area of 119"X 63" (not quite that wide since I will have wall mounted Axiom M22s as fronts on the outside of the screen)....

If you want something approaching 140" diagonal, you'll have to either consider something else with similar properties, or accept at least three seamed lines.

Two sheets hung vertically might garner you your 60" height easily enough, but you cannot go out beyond 98" wide with 49" panels.

Other excellent options await you elsewhere if you look....some that require no painting just as Doable does not. If you cannot find something akin to Doable, and MUST have "LARGE", don't fret....others can steer you "rightly". Good luck.....and good hunting.
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post #851 of 1167
3/20/07 at 2:42pm
Just wondering if there's one bigger than 4X8..NOT looking to fill the entire wall area though.

thx
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post #852 of 1167
3/20/07 at 7:11pm
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I do not believe that there is a piece larger than the standard 4x8 that they sell. I know that many on this thread have tried to call them for special sizes, but to no avail.

Also, you can get screens for cheaper than $600. PM if you want info on where I got my 120in electric screen to replace my Do-able (long story) for a reasonable price.
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post #853 of 1167
3/24/07 at 5:06pm
Has anyone in Ontario (Canada, not Cali) spot Do-able in Home Depot? Preferably in the Toronto area? I only need a 76" screen so small ones are fine as well.
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post #854 of 1167
3/30/07 at 11:41am
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Originally Posted by MississippiMan View Post

If you want something approaching 140" diagonal, you'll have to either consider something else with similar properties, or accept at least three seamed lines.

Two sheets hung vertically might garner you your 60" height easily enough, but you cannot go out beyond 98" wide with 49" panels.

Other excellent options await you elsewhere if you look....some that require no painting just as Doable does not. If you cannot find something akin to Doable, and MUST have "LARGE", don't fret....others can steer you "rightly". Good luck.....and good hunting.

Yeah, he's gonna have a tough time using anything like doable. I'd recomend maybe going with BOC or something like that.
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post #855 of 1167
3/31/07 at 9:19pm
did anyone elses do-able board have an imperfection on it. I got a slight one on the top, and i didnt notice it untill i hung the screen, and projected a white image. it can also be seen on lighter images. do you think it is worth it to go look for another one without imperfections?
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post #856 of 1167
3/31/07 at 9:56pm
Is this product still unavailable on the east coast?
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post #857 of 1167
4/1/07 at 5:47am
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Originally Posted by MarcoPignoneIII View Post

Is this product still unavailable on the east coast?

Yes, no one has reported it being sold at any store over here.
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post #858 of 1167
4/5/07 at 3:06pm
im getting very very very little hotspotting thats not really noticable, and i have sparkles in the middle of the screen...
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post #859 of 1167
4/6/07 at 7:36am
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If there's any spots on the board where the finish has been rubbed smooth by the stacking of the boards at the store, then you will get hotspotting and sparkles in those areas. I would see about getting a board with less imperfections.
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post #860 of 1167
4/6/07 at 11:32am
Any alternative for us here on east coast?
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post #861 of 1167
4/6/07 at 11:33am
45"x80"
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post #862 of 1167
5/8/07 at 7:51am
Bump
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post #863 of 1167
6/7/07 at 11:11am
ClosetMaid
1/4 In. x 49 In. x 97 In. MDF White Satin Vinyl Finish Paneling
Model 63036
SKU 174278
Clear 48 In. 96 In. .25 In.

That is what shows up at my local store. I am assuming that definitely is not right? Same model # and sku#.
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post #864 of 1167
6/7/07 at 12:38pm
Roger,

I know Do-able Products changed over to ClosetMaid so I would bet this is the same stuff. Same price? If so, it's not like you'd be breaking the bank. Even so, don't have HD cut it, take it home and try it out. You could return it if need be.

Where do you reside?

-j
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post #865 of 1167
6/7/07 at 12:50pm
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Originally Posted by skyman00 View Post

Roger,

I know Do-able Products changed over to ClosetMaid so I would bet this is the same stuff. Same price? If so, it's not like you'd be breaking the bank. Even so, don't have HD cut it, take it home and try it out. You could return it if need be.

Where do you reside?

-j

It is $14.98 so about a dollar more expensive. I am going to pick up a sheet today. If it doesn't work too well I am only out 14 dollars.

I reside in Southern California. The High Desert to be exact. I will create a new post with the Home Depot store number if it is the correct stuff so that it may be added to the original post.
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post #866 of 1167
6/7/07 at 1:01pm
Keep us posted... -j
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post #867 of 1167
6/7/07 at 2:11pm
More importantly to some, do they make a 5'x 10' sheet under this new name?
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post #868 of 1167
6/8/07 at 6:22pm
Check out the Home Depot. Was still listed as Do-Able but was now 14.98.
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post #869 of 1167
6/9/07 at 4:54am
Roger,

Thanks for the update. What city are you in? -j
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post #870 of 1167
6/9/07 at 7:26pm
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Roger,

Thanks for the update. What city are you in? -j

Apple Valley, California

pretty much known as the High Desert.
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