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FranklinD · 04-07-2008, 10:52 PM

RobertJ: That's pretty impressive work. It sounds like you really know your stuff.

I still want to re-do those cheap cabinets(or build new ones) but I'm preoccupied with setting up this projector at the moment. I'll definitely let you know when I actually start that project since I pretty much know nothing at this point. I think building a pair of bookshelf speakers is probably a good way to start?

I'm kind of set on using painted MDF for my screen for right now but I have some questions...
1 - Are my measurements correct for a 100" screen? I read somewhere that it should measure 49"x87" and that I could use a 4'x8' sheet of MDF and just cut the side down. Well, the problem with that is that makes 4'1", not 4'... So what is the actual LxW for a 100" screen?

2 - MDF is pretty heavy. Even with the portion removed it'll still weigh a crap ton. What kind of screws do I need to mount this thing? Instead of using a cleat I was thinking that I could build a frame(attached to the wall) around, and flush with, the MDF, and if I left two inches of room on each side of the MDF, I could screw the MDF to the wall on the sides. Then I'd wrap veneer in fabric and hot glue/velcro it to the "sub-frame" for a finished look which would cover all screw heads... Is this a stupid idea?
I figure that fastening it to the wall in this way would distribute the weight better and fastening the frame to the wall around it, especially the bottom part, would help a little too... Any suggestions?

3 - Is there anything thing at all I could use that's cheap, looks good, and is readily available besides black out cloth or MDF. Just looking for more tried and true methods.

Thanks a lot folks.

04-07-2008, 10:52 PM	#9 of 21
FranklinD *Helmut* Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:56 PM Local Date: 10-13-2008 Posts: 49	Re: Looking for screen material. Help RobertJ: That's pretty impressive work. It sounds like you really know your stuff. I still want to re-do those cheap cabinets(or build new ones) but I'm preoccupied with setting up this projector at the moment. I'll definitely let you know when I actually start that project since I pretty much know nothing at this point. I think building a pair of bookshelf speakers is probably a good way to start? I'm kind of set on using painted MDF for my screen for right now but I have some questions... 1 - Are my measurements correct for a 100" screen? I read somewhere that it should measure 49"x87" and that I could use a 4'x8' sheet of MDF and just cut the side down. Well, the problem with that is that makes 4'1", not 4'... So what is the actual LxW for a 100" screen? 2 - MDF is pretty heavy. Even with the portion removed it'll still weigh a crap ton. What kind of screws do I need to mount this thing? Instead of using a cleat I was thinking that I could build a frame(attached to the wall) around, and flush with, the MDF, and if I left two inches of room on each side of the MDF, I could screw the MDF to the wall on the sides. Then I'd wrap veneer in fabric and hot glue/velcro it to the "sub-frame" for a finished look which would cover all screw heads... Is this a stupid idea? I figure that fastening it to the wall in this way would distribute the weight better and fastening the frame to the wall around it, especially the bottom part, would help a little too... Any suggestions? 3 - Is there anything thing at all I could use that's cheap, looks good, and is readily available besides black out cloth or MDF. Just looking for more tried and true methods. Thanks a lot folks.