SWithey Home Theater Construction - Page 100

We've had a good run! Last Sunday's game was awesome!

Thanks Brad. I put it off for years but finally had a project worthy of having one.

No clamps used. My router came with 3 screw holes specifically used to mount it to a table. I just traced them onto the board, drilled, countersunk and screwed them into the router. I did have to buy some longer screws from HD.

I like the idea of a a clamp system better but this was quick and dirty. I plan to but a "true" router plate eventually and use that to attach to the router.

Dan,

I was very focused on painting this weekend and did not have a chance to take any pics. Basicaly, I cut a circular hole large enough to fit the bit. Next, I took the router base plate off, marked the holes and drilled accordingly. Lastly, you screwed in from the screws from the top into the base of the router. I'll try to get some pics for you next time I'm in the garage.

Yes, the tip about using the drywall mud works like a charm. Paint goes on great the first time!

I have a pin on one side of the fence and use a clamp to secure it on the other. It basically pivits. I can't take credit for the design -- I saw a few builds like this on the internet.

Thanks guys. Sometimes when you DIY, you have a "DOE" day. Well, today was one of those days. After taking Friday off to get everything painted, I put my last coat of paint on this morning (2 coats of primer and 3 coats of paint). I had sprayed everything and everything looked great! I was feeling good.

We decided to match the color of the trim we have in the house (kind of an off-white color). I took one of the completed cabinet doors into the house to show the wife my handy work. The wife saw it and said the doors looked a little yellow. I explained how I matched an old piece of trim I removed from our laundry room (and even showed her the piece I matched). Well, it appears that my builder used a slightly different color in the laundry room.

To say I'm a bit miffed (at myself) is an understatment. The wife is off to the paint store tomorrow to pick up the actual Kwal (formally Jones Blair) paint swatch and take it to Sherwin Williams to have them match that. This is probably what I should have done in the beginning

Oh well, lesson learned. I plan to go into work a little late on Wed and spray it first thing in the morning. With the time change, it is impossible to do it when I get home from work.

More soon...

Nice DIY table. I like the little on/off foot petal you have on the ground. Looks like you built you own router plate as well. I may do the same thing. Thanks for the pic!

Watching the game as I type! Go Cowboys!

Kids Media Center Update….

Ahh, I was finally able to get the lower cabinets installed and put the near 150+lb counter top in place. I’m happy with the results. In person, the room color is a darker orange (almost burnt orange) than what shows in the pics. You’ll need to talk to my wife about that color. She saw it in a few magazines and knew that was the color for the room. The idea was to make this a fun "tween-er" room for my girls -- whatever that means .

I do plan to put a backing in the knee space -- but wanted to wait until I knew the exact width. That backing will also allow me to raise and center the outlets to get them out of view. I hid a few outlets in the back of the drawer units to plug in the lamps my wife plans to put on the counter top. I also will be building some pencil drawers for the knee space as well. Drawer and cabinet door hardware is still TBD but will probably be a brushed stainless steel something. And let's not forget the upper cabinets still have to be built

Oh -- and installed a 6.1 surround system (all ceiling speakers) along with a 92" motorized screen (which will be hidden from view behind crown molding). I also plan to build a custom sub woofer. Yes, I'm building a ported 6 cu.ft. sub woofer with a 12" woof that will be disguised as side lamp table (Thank you WAF!). That one should be a fun build.





I was able to get my hands on a used 3000 lumen Sharp 4:3 projector for a heck of a deal (free). This thing is mega-bright. I put it in 16:9 mode and it works perfectly. I have a little light spill above and below (because of the 4:3 to 16:9 conversion) but overall very happy with the results. You can still see the image with all the lights on and windows uncovered. At night, there is NO need for a light as it lights up then entire room. This is truly a light canon. I plan to paint the projector mount white to help it bend in better with the ceiling (wife's request).



I still have a bunch to do on the punch list but it looks like the lower cabinets will be complete by T-Day. Now we can watch the Cowboys play and the kids can watch a movie in their own Media Room Happy that I can check a few items off the Media Center list!

You are probably right. Hmm, I'll just put up a 150" 1.78:1 screen and mark it DONE Hey, I think you just saved me about 2 weeks worth of work -- thanks

I purchased mine at Home Depot. They sell for about $10 for 8'. They cut very easily with a compound miter saw. Just be sure to purchase a non-ferrous Metal cutting blade.

Quick Update -- I updated the pics on the first page. I was able to use a wide angle lens and it made a huge difference.

Thanks Brad. I could not believe how much the wide angle added to the quality of the photo either. It is the only way to photograph more of what the human eye "sees" in real life.

BTW -- your room is coming along very nicely. It will be nice to see the final product!