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daves123



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PostLink    Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:25 pm    Post subject: Wilsonart in the Toronto area? Reply with quote


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Has anyone been able to source the wilsonart in the Toronto area for a reasonable price? I want to try it out and compare to the screens i'm using now.
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PostLink    Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can tell you NOT to goto Rona. They are stupid expensive.

call Janovski Counters (905 475-0185) they are in Markham and did sell it back in Jan 2008

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PostLink    Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, i'll give them a try. How much was it through them?
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PostLink    Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

daves123 wrote:
Thanks, i'll give them a try. How much was it through them?


$100 5x12 postform grade
$161 5x12 general purpose ( thicker )

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PostLink    Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That doesn't sound too bad. Thanks.
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PostLink    Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I ordered a sample of the wilsonart designer white and can tell you it's identical to the melamine board I bought at home depot for $35, and it's already mounted on 3/4" wood. Smile

here's a thread on avs about melamine;
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=865595
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PostLink    Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

akajester wrote:
I ordered a sample of the wilsonart designer white and can tell you it's identical to the melamine board I bought at home depot for $35, and it's already mounted on 3/4" wood. Smile

here's a thread on avs about melamine;
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=865595


See I tested Melamine from Home Depot here. It was way way to shiny and hot spotted like crazy.

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PostLink    Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

AnalogRocks wrote:
akajester wrote:
I ordered a sample of the wilsonart designer white and can tell you it's identical to the melamine board I bought at home depot for $35, and it's already mounted on 3/4" wood. Smile

here's a thread on avs about melamine;
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=865595


See I tested Melamine from Home Depot here. It was way way to shiny and hot spotted like crazy.


So what are you using for a screen?.

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PostLink    Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had a 60" pull down. Then I played with a Studiotek 130 but I gave that to my G/F. I don't even have a projector up and running right now. Laughing Too busy with cars to play inside with projectors.

One of these days I'll get two sheets of Wilsonart one 5x13' and one 2.5x12'.

I need to set up the 10 foot wide 4:3 screen again. That was fun. I had a couple of sheets on industrial paper super shiny ( maybe a 4-5 gain ) and the PC setup with gamma. It was a blast gaming.

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PostLink    Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

AnalogRocks wrote:
I had a 60" pull down. Then I played with a Studiotek 130 but I gave that to my G/F. I don't even have a projector up and running right now. Laughing Too busy with cars to play inside with projectors.


Say It ain't so....... say it ain't Shocked

Between the Studiotek and Wilsonart which way would you lean?

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PostLink    Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I really liked the studiotek. Even when it's hung against a white wall it reflects back more light than the wall.

I did turn the Ampro on last night and ran it for almost half an hour. Mr. Green

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PostLink    Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I really liked the studiotek. Even when it's hung against a white wall it reflects back more light than the wall.

I did turn the Ampro on last night and ran it for almost half an hour. Mr. Green


Good to Know.

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PostLink    Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not sure if you caught my edit above.

For a cheap screen grab a wilsonart roll.

Studiotek 130 is much more expensive than Wilsonart for sure.

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PostLink    Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 2:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

AnalogRocks wrote:
Not sure if you caught my edit above.

For a cheap screen grab a wilsonart roll.

Studiotek 130 is much more expensive than Wilsonart for sure.


I was off looking for a Studiotek ... it ain't ever gonna happen. I is too CHEAP. Laughing

Hurley Screens tomorrow, then I can decide.

Obviously Wilsonart is the cheapest way to go but this time I'm willing to pay a little to get it right. I just got the latest MP upgrades and well they sure cost more than Wilsonart. Wink

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PostLink    Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 2:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah I got a 4:3 110" Studiotek used for around $660
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PostLink    Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

AnalogRocks wrote:
daves123 wrote:
Thanks, i'll give them a try. How much was it through them?


$100 5x12 postform grade
$161 5x12 general purpose ( thicker )


I managed to get the 5x12 gp version for $69Cdn (from a friend in the kitchen business)
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PostLink    Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

joatmon wrote:
AnalogRocks wrote:
daves123 wrote:
Thanks, i'll give them a try. How much was it through them?


$100 5x12 postform grade
$161 5x12 general purpose ( thicker )


I managed to get the 5x12 gp version for $69Cdn (from a friend in the kitchen business)


Now that's a deal!

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