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Gypsy
Joined: 14 Sep 2017 Posts: 35 Location: Tolaria
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Link Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 10:21 pm Post subject: Question About Screen Building Guide |
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Are non-blackout fabrics acceptable for this? The only material I saw at the fabric store was more of a grey and had a moderate texture to it so I opted for something else.
Intended use is with a G70 if that matters.
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kal Forum Administrator
Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 17860 Location: Ottawa, Canada
TV/Projector: JVC DLA-NZ7
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Gypsy
Joined: 14 Sep 2017 Posts: 35 Location: Tolaria
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Link Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:34 am Post subject: |
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kal wrote: | If you're going to paint it, it's probably not that important what you use as long as you can get it installed flat, it takes paint, and isn't overly textured such as to be noticeable/distracting.
You do not want it to be opaque- light should not pass through.
Good luck!
Kal |
I take it a black backing wouldn't be sufficient then?
Thanks for the reply.
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kal Forum Administrator
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Gypsy
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Link Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:48 am Post subject: |
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I'll have to experiment and see if I can get away with skipping the painting step in that case.
Very nice setup and thanks again.
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garyfritz
Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 12026 Location: Fort Collins, CO
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Link Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 3:11 am Post subject: |
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There's also the option of using countertop laminate material. No painting required. The resulting screen is quite good and practically indestructible, which is great if you have small kids. Jelly handprints on the screen? No problem, just wipe it off.
Gain is about 1.3. I notice a slight bit of hot spotting. I wouldn't use it with a brighter digital, but it works well with CRTs.
http://www.curtpalme.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=121397#121397
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Gypsy
Joined: 14 Sep 2017 Posts: 35 Location: Tolaria
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Link Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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garyfritz wrote: | There's also the option of using countertop laminate material. No painting required. The resulting screen is quite good and practically indestructible, which is great if you have small kids. Jelly handprints on the screen? No problem, just wipe it off.
Gain is about 1.3. I notice a slight bit of hot spotting. I wouldn't use it with a brighter digital, but it works well with CRTs.
http://www.curtpalme.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=121397#121397 |
I'll likely look into it down the line if this doesn't work out, thanks. I'd already bought all the supplies per the guide before I thought to ask about things here. Plus I feel more comfortable working with wood.
Got the frame cut today. Assembly will hopefully come tomorrow or Thursday .
Does anyone have any suggestions on mounting?
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