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JayAllan
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Link Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:06 pm Post subject: Looking to buy Screen Material with a 1.3 Gain for DIY |
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Hey guys,
Does anyone sell screen material with a 1.3 gain? I feel like that would be best for my 9" CRT DIY screen. I see 1.0 material everywhere and that's what I have now but I would like a little more "punch" Does anyone know if I can buy this? I am looking for material for my 16/9 135" setup.
Other than buying it for $600 plus from the big guys, I am hoping to just find raw materials and do it myself.
Thanks!
Jay
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ecrabb Forum Moderator
Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 15909 Location: Utah
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Link Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Jay,
Search "wilsonart" on the forum. Yes, that Wilsonart. White horizontal-grade countertop material. It actually measured in the 1.3 gain ballpark. It's a bit of a project to build, but I prefer it over painting methods (I hate painting), and when finished and mounted, it's practically indestructible. Total cost should be in the $150-250 ballpark, depending on size and how fancy you get with framing and felt borders and such.
I can't recall the number, but if you search here, you'll find multiple references. D354-60 sticks in my head. 354 is the color (which is "designer white"), and 60 is the finish (matte/pebble - i.e., not glossy).
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JayAllan
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Link Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks ecrabb,
I didn't know Wilsonart came in bigger than 4x8 or that it was close to a 1.3 gain so those are both good to know. I will definately look into that now.
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HogPilot
Joined: 21 Jan 2010 Posts: 2383
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Link Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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ecrabb wrote: | Hi Jay,
Search "wilsonart" on the forum. Yes, that Wilsonart. White horizontal-grade countertop material. It actually measured in the 1.3 gain ballpark. It's a bit of a project to build, but I prefer it over painting methods (I hate painting), and when finished and mounted, it's practically indestructible. Total cost should be in the $150-250 ballpark, depending on size and how fancy you get with framing and felt borders and such.
I can't recall the number, but if you search here, you'll find multiple references. D354-60 sticks in my head. 354 is the color (which is "designer white"), and 60 is the finish (matte/pebble - i.e., not glossy).
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+1. I helped a buddy build a screen using the white Wilsonart formica, and I was shocked at how great of a surface it is for front projection. It was very easy to work with, had no aberrations in color or surface texture, was quite bright, and mounted to the DIY frame that we made with zero waves or any other issues. IMO much easier than working with fabrics or paints, with the only downside being that it's not acoustically transparent if you want to go that route.
IIRC it can be ordered in two heights from Lowes or Home Depot, with the larger of the two being quite sizable if you want to do a larger screen.
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Link Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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Uh oh, I glossed over the part where you said "135-inch"... I'm pretty sure the Wilsonart is available in a 10-foot length... Possible 5x10, but you'd be limited by the 5-foot dimension, at about 60x106, or about 122" diag. You might have to go to a painted screen to go DIY that big, or go commercial.
That's damn near a 10-foot wide screen - that's going to be getting a bit on the dim side for a CRT. Even with the 9-inch machine, you're going to be under 10fL. Are you locked into that screen size because of throw, or could you drop down a bit? I think if you could drop down to the 5x10 screen size, you'll get a better looking image on a smaller budget than if you went larger.
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JayAllan
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Link Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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ecrabb wrote: | Uh oh, I glossed over the part where you said "135-inch"... I'm pretty sure the Wilsonart is available in a 10-foot length... Possible 5x10, but you'd be limited by the 5-foot dimension, at about 60x106, or about 122" diag. You might have to go to a painted screen to go DIY that big, or go commercial.
That's damn near a 10-foot wide screen - that's going to be getting a bit on the dim side for a CRT. Even with the 9-inch machine, you're going to be under 10fL. Are you locked into that screen size because of throw, or could you drop down a bit? I think if you could drop down to the 5x10 screen size, you'll get a better looking image on a smaller budget than if you went larger.
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Actually I just measured it and its 9 feet wide so that's "only" a 124 inch screen. The vertical dimension is 61 inches so I could go with 5x9 and be close enough I have it set up at that size now and it is a little dim but close! The size is perfect for the room and I think a little screen gain will give me what I need.
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Spanky Ham
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Link Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:16 am Post subject: |
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There is a very informational thread over at AVS on the Wilsonart. Wbassett and others went over to HTshack, so there might be a thread over there. HTshack is the best reference for DIY screens.
I would consider painting you a screen, but you know who would have to be my assistant.
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JayAllan
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Link Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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Spanky Ham wrote: | There is a very informational thread over at AVS on the Wilsonart. Wbassett and others went over to HTshack, so there might be a thread over there. HTshack is the best reference for DIY screens.
I would consider painting you a screen, but you know who would have to be my assistant. |
Ha! I will have her come over!
Looked at the AVS Thread. Seems Wilsonart DW is the way to go. Trick will be to get it in 5x10 and cut it down to 5x9. not sure how well it cuts.
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HogPilot
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Link Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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JayAllan wrote: | Spanky Ham wrote: | There is a very informational thread over at AVS on the Wilsonart. Wbassett and others went over to HTshack, so there might be a thread over there. HTshack is the best reference for DIY screens.
I would consider painting you a screen, but you know who would have to be my assistant. |
Ha! I will have her come over!
Looked at the AVS Thread. Seems Wilsonart DW is the way to go. Trick will be to get it in 5x10 and cut it down to 5x9. not sure how well it cuts. |
It comes rolled up, so it will have a curve to it. You could probably cut it with a table saw easily; circular saw or jig saw would be tougher unless you had a large table. I just scored the back with a razor blade and it snapped pretty cleanly in two.
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JayAllan
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Link Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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Nashou66 wrote: | Leave it 5x10 and just make a 6" frame on top all the way around with Black velvet material.
Unless it wont fit your wall.
Athanasios |
Great idea! It will fit
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Nashou66
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Link Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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JayAllan wrote: | Nashou66 wrote: | Leave it 5x10 and just make a 6" frame on top all the way around with Black velvet material.
Unless it wont fit your wall.
Athanasios |
Great idea! It will fit |
Id use 1x6 poplar and bevel the inside edge about 2 inches to about half the thickness of the
board. Then spray the piece with spray on glue and wrap with material.
This would be the top. Now Id do the same for the back but with 1x4 and
run strips cross section to keep the Wilson art stable. Also maybe use 1/4 inch underlayment for the Screen
as well. Like said earlier this is rolled and needs to be flattened for uniformity.
Athanasios
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