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Old 19-09-2005, 1:25 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Pics of my build

Hi just a few pics of my work in progress. Inspired by work on this forum so cheers

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Old 19-09-2005, 2:45 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 19-09-2005, 4:43 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Keep the pics coming mate.

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Old 19-09-2005, 4:47 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Hi just a few pics of my work in progress. Inspired by work on this forum so cheers

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I'm going to be wall mounting my plasma soon - you're pics look good.

One question though, why build a false wall when you can chase the cables in? Honest question as I'm planning on doing the latter but if a false wall has some other benefits then I could go for that

Whichever option though you can't beat a wall mounted plasma that doesn't show cables
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Old 19-09-2005, 7:12 PM   #5 (permalink)
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The main reason for me building the false wall isnt to hide the cables it is so the silver frame of the plasma sits flush with the wall and only protrudes a few centimeters. The plasma is actually bolted to the main wall but comes out a good few inches ( i think you can make out this from the pics) and I wanted it to sit flush. It just didnt feel like it was stuck on the wall it was more like it was overhanging off the wall which I didnt like. At least now with the false wall the back of the plasma will be hidden and just the screen showing. Also Im not to keen on channeling cables inside plaster. Ive been informed (may be wrong) that the plaster eats away at cables over years. Will keep you updates as I progress

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The main reason for me building the false wall isnt to hide the cables it is so the silver frame of the plasma sits flush with the wall and only protrudes a few centimeters. The plasma is actually bolted to the main wall but comes out a good few inches ( i think you can make out this from the pics) and I wanted it to sit flush. It just didnt feel like it was stuck on the wall it was more like it was overhanging off the wall which I didnt like. At least now with the false wall the back of the plasma will be hidden and just the screen showing. Also Im not to keen on channeling cables inside plaster. Ive been informed (may be wrong) that the plaster eats away at cables over years. Will keep you updates as I progress

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Cool, given your requirements I now see why you have the false wall - in your last point you are spot on concrete & plaster eat away at cables so you have to ensure you put metal capping over the top of them

I'll be posting pics of my project in a couple of weeks time once I move into my house - keep us updated on your project, best of luck m8
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Old 19-09-2005, 8:40 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Thanks for the kind words. Looking forward to getting it finished but most of all im looking forward to getting rid of the manky green carpet that was left when we bought the house :-) Not sure if it wil be a tiled floor or wooden

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just another quick update hoping to get it covered this weekend
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Old 01-10-2005, 11:26 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Dude, please allow some ventilation for your plasma, you need to allow the hot air to escape the panel somewhere.
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Old 01-10-2005, 11:45 PM   #10 (permalink)
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there wont be a lid on the unit the heat will just be able to rise out from the top. Im lucky that Ive built it high enough for people not to notice there isnt a top on it

Cheers anyway

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keep the pics coming mate, its looking good so far
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Old 04-10-2005, 3:46 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Im really interested in getting a plasma in the future, and the thought of a nice flush finish is appealing, although, what happens if your plasma develops a fault John? How would you remove it, or are you using one of those brackets which extends from the wall?
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Old 04-10-2005, 4:56 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Hi matt Im designing it so it can be removed with just a few screws removed. The whole frame you see now is only held on by 4 screws into the wall. I am having to think how to put the boards up whether it will plaster board or wood just painted. I am after a good finish though Im not just going to throw anything up. Then I have to think how Im going to attach it. I have an idea that a section of it (probably beneath the plasma) will be fixed by magnets so I can remove it when I want and to get to the bottom of the plasma. Ill keep yall updated as I progress. Any ideas fell free to sugest guys
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an extendable wall bracket would work a treat - though just need to ensure cables don't pop out during the extending bit !
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Old 05-10-2005, 3:55 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Ive had too much messing around bolting it to the wall already so Im just going to leave it as is and work my way round it to find a solution

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