Mark J Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Here I was all excited about the theater being finished and then y'all had to go and remind me about the tax man. I guess I should make an appointment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Huh .. i guess this means i lost the race. I got the finial coat of finish on today but can't do the final buff to remove nibs until tomorrow then i have to attach all the seats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Well, of all the home theater builds I've looked at on the HT forums (and there have been many), this one is the nicest. No excessive ornamentation, just beautiful, understated design. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted March 21, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 So been working on the bar cabinets the last couple of weekends. Unfortunately we lost the main lumber supplier I have used for the last couple of decades so finding materials has been a bit of a challenge. For three of the four cabinets I wanted prefinished maple plywood and the forth I will use red oak. All will have either stained or dyed black face frames and doors. Anyway I decided to go with some sheet goods I found at Menards. First the good the prefinished mystery plywood is actually not to bad and for $54 a sheet about half the cost of the cabinet supplier. The red oak was well lets just say S%^$ not sure what this mystery wood really is but I think it will work since its only one cabinet and will be stained black. First up I broke down the ply in the driveway Then final cut the sides for each cabinet to size and marked for the face, dado's, etc Ne I cut the dado's and toe kick relief To get the curve of the wall I made a cardboard template and then used it to mark the shelf's A quick test fit before glue up I also cut an opening for the Bluetooth speaker controls Then glued it up This is where things got interesting...checking angles corner to corner I am within a 1/32" but when I put the square on it both sides showed bowed out, I was like WTH?? Two days later it dawned on me the shelf was bowed down...facepalm! Not a big deal because when I add the back, wine racks, and face frames I can get it squared up but it took me way longer then it should have to determine that LOL Next up were the wine bottle holders. After thinking this through I decided a full scale plan was the way to go so I grabbed a piece of 1/4" ply and drew out the design on the back Then milled up the wood Using my kumiko jig I was able to get consistent dado's on the stock, you can see the small pin I referenced off of on the right One knocked out Then the second Glued them up, all the spring clamps from my kayak build came in handy I cleaned up the edges on the bandsaw and edge sander after using the plywood layout to mark them first one being test fit then brought out a couple bottles just to see how they would look. The openings probably could have been a little smaller but should work fine. With slots for 21 bottles here and room for another 40 in the cooler we should be set 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 I tried to warn you to stay away from the tigerply but noo don't listen. I should just drop off the sheet and a half of real oak ply i have that I'm never going to use again.... The $55 /sheet made by timber products is what you should have gotten it has 5 thick douglas fir core plys and is USA made. The shelter forrest plywood is made in china and is NOT oak, don't know why the call it oak. Timber products is the same company that Youngbloods stocked, they just stocked the higher grade stuff. I think most of what they had was A1 and the hybrid core. They get stocked inproperly a lot so you have to look at the edge or look for the tiger on the UPC. if you see a tiger pretend your in the junle and RUN THE OTHER WAY!!! Good: https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/panel-products/hardwood-panels/3-4-x-4-x-8-b2-red-oak-wood-veneer-core-plywood/34x4x8b2redoak/p-1444445023945-c-13334.htm Bad: https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/panel-products/hardwood-panels/3-4-x-4-x-8-classic-red-oak-wood-veneer-core-plywood/1251795/p-1547710304075-c-13334.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted March 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 56 minutes ago, Chestnut said: I tried to warn you to stay away from the tigerply but noo don't listen. I should just drop off the sheet and a half of real oak ply i have that I'm never going to use again.... The $55 /sheet made by timber products is what you should have gotten it has 5 thick douglas fir core plys and is USA made. The shelter forrest plywood is made in china and is NOT oak, don't know why the call it oak. Timber products is the same company that Youngbloods stocked, they just stocked the higher grade stuff. I think most of what they had was A1 and the hybrid core. They get stocked inproperly a lot so you have to look at the edge or look for the tiger on the UPC. if you see a tiger pretend your in the junle and RUN THE OTHER WAY!!! Good: https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/panel-products/hardwood-panels/3-4-x-4-x-8-b2-red-oak-wood-veneer-core-plywood/34x4x8b2redoak/p-1444445023945-c-13334.htm Bad: https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/panel-products/hardwood-panels/3-4-x-4-x-8-classic-red-oak-wood-veneer-core-plywood/1251795/p-1547710304075-c-13334.htm You did indeed! It really stinks that we lost Youndbloods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Hey guys working on some project plans today. I am planning on making some disc storage shelves between two stud bays in the hallway. In this pic it would be two of the stud bays on teh right wall Looking at some photo's I noticed one of the bays has a short 2x4 installed that would need to be removed you can see it here It appears this is nailed into the studs and the stair well landing I'm thinking just adding a couple of 3" screws through the landing into the studs from the back side. Do you guys think I should add a 2x4 support on the back side from the floor up to the landing as well or am I over thing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 I would not consider that over thinking. I would consider it belt and suspenders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted March 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/29/2020 at 3:05 PM, Tpt life said: I would not consider that over thinking. I would consider it belt and suspenders. Good point. And at the cost of a 3’ 2x4 and some screws i’ll throw one on there. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted April 15, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 So been working on several things in the basement kinda flipping around becuase of the quarantine and lack of supplies but here is the current status of things. Bar cabinets were on hold waiting for plywood but I finally went and bought some quality oak ply at Forest Products Supply last Friday. They were pretty good to work with ordered over the phone and they wheeled it out when I got there. Also picked up the hard wood for the face frames, doors, and the bath vanity. Should be set for a while now The 8/4" was supposed to be 8' long when I mentioned it they said they lost that piece so gave me a 12', works for me. On a side note that flag made it 54 miles home Here is the current status of the bar cabinets. I dyed the wine rack/ microwave cabinet ebony I also made the back cabinet (prefinished plywood) and the drawer cabinet Then I knocked out a pool que rack Today I received more supplies hinges, drawer slides, and some more dye. Oh and some blind shelf brackets I am going to use for a small drink shelf in the hallway for those playing darts. and a couple tools I thought I needed... I started with one Auriou rasp a couple years ago now I think I have 6 . I started using them on my sculpted bar stool project and now find myself grabbing them more often. While working on the cue rack i needed a grain between the 11 and 15 I had so now I have a 13 too Still waiting on the cordless palm router that goes with the Bosch set. Unfortunately you can't buy the Bosch cordless palm router in a set you have to buy the battery and charger separately so instead of dropping $75 on those items I got this set for $150, thought the offset head would come in handy plus now I have two batteries. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chet Posted April 15, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 The excuses we come up with to buy tools. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted April 21, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 So rather then clean up the mess from spraying all the black paint in my spray room I decided to knock out a drink shelf for the hallway. This is a small shelf so that those playing darts have a place to set their beverage. Pretty straight forward. First I drilled the holes for the mounting hardware, then cut the curve. After resawing some stripes for the front (I wanted a lip) I did a test clamp up to see how it would go. Then I glued up the veneers After letting that dry I cleaned it up and routed over the inside edge with a 1/8" round over bit. Once I had the two pieces fitted well I glued it up Finally I sanded everything and routed the front top and bottom. Now its ready for finish Oh and tonight I cleaned up the spray room mess so now I can dye this and the pool cue holder and if the weather stays nice spray the top coat on them outside this weekend. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 That's a cool shelf I like that idea. I may borrow that some time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted May 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 With the little table and pool cue holder complete I started working on the digital movie poster for the hallway. Ultimately its a tv that will be used for show times and to show whats playing or you can just have it cycle through the movie posters I have on the hard drive about 4000 of them First up was to make the frame. I used baltic birch ply and a dado stack on the corners and the back edge for the rear panel. Then I cut a hole for the electrical outlet and the 1 1/2" conduit that runs to the equipment rack where the HD will be. Next up was to make a quick frame to attach the TV too. This will be screwed into the back panel Tomorrow I need to install the fan and route out an air passage at the top and bottom corners. Once done this part can be glued up and installed. Then I will make a face frame that will be friction fit into this box, dye it ebony and this quick little project will be complete. Next up will be the dart board cabinet and eventually back to the bar cabinets. I got tired of coming down the stairs to watch a movie and seeing the two holes in the wall Btw for those that recommended the Dubuque Clamps thanks! They work great and are way easier to lift off the wall over my glue up table ...I may have to get some more and replace some of the heavier bar clamps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted May 4, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 More progress on the digital movie poster frame today First up I made a quick template to route out an exhaust and entrance for the fan that will be used to pull the hot air out. The fresh air inlet is on the bottom right. Then I glued up the frame There will be an inner friction fit frame so i added a 1/8" round over to the inside edge to make installation easier. I will do the same thing on the inner frame Then I glued it up and did a quick test fit After gluing the back on I made the inner frame Then I mounted it After a few connections I installed the TV and then test fit the inner frame before gluing it up Just need to knock out the face trim and this one will be a wrap. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 That's awesome. Are you running these from a PC in your home theater or do you have a dedicated computer for it? I keep getting ads for a digital picture frame that's about $400 for a 16x24 screen and I can't help but think it would be easier and cheaper to do something like what you're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted May 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 1 hour ago, legenddc said: That's awesome. Are you running these from a PC in your home theater or do you have a dedicated computer for it? I keep getting ads for a digital picture frame that's about $400 for a 16x24 screen and I can't help but think it would be easier and cheaper to do something like what you're doing. Thanks! Its a dedicated Rasberry Pi3 running MovieNow on a 40" TV I am into it for under $300 and about 6 hours of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 Thanks for the info. I just bought a 24" TV to use as a computer screen while we're stuck at home that I might re-purpose after we are allowed out of the house again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 That is going to be pretty slick when its done. Rudy, Rudy, Rudy... One of my favorite movies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted May 6, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Didn't get much time tonight but gut the frame stock milled up, mitered, and dialed in with the shooting board. On another note this is the first time I have used this band clamp and it is awesome!! I bought it on a black Friday sale I think but hadn't had a chance to use it before. Having the solid band vs the cloth strap makes it so much more user friendly. It actually keeps it solid instead of falling all over. Tomorrow I will profile the edges and glue it up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 9 hours ago, pkinneb said: On another note this is the first time I have used this band clamp and it is awesome!! I bought it on a black Friday sale I think but hadn't had a chance to use it before. Having the solid band vs the cloth strap makes it so much more user friendly. It actually keeps it solid instead of falling all over. I never expected the clamp to work so well. I bought one as part of a set of something and they really are good. I always thought it was kinda fiddly but it's good to know the cloth strap ones are worse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Just watch your fingers with it! Learned that lesson once, now I tend to drop it and run away! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Last Christmas I got my wife an Instant Pot. She loves I & uses it a couple of times a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted May 16, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 Man it is nice to have the electrical sorted in the finish room! I got things sprayed over the last couple days. The movie poster frame is complete and I finally got the cue rack hung. Big thanks to @Chestnut the french cleat idea was perfect for this!! Didn't stain it but I did spray clear on the back side just to seal up the wood. In theater news I added an Echo dot to the automation still working on getting everything set up but its pretty slick how it integrates with the Insteon and Harmony hubs to run the lights, outlets, and all the equipment in the room. Also cut in an outlet into the back of one of the columns. I have been meaning to do this for a couple months but went to vacuum the other night and realized i didn't have any easily accessible outlets, problem solved. I'm off next week and hope to get the bar cabinets and counters completed...we shall see 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted May 20, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 20, 2020 Dart board cabinet done and installed. I will make the doors when I do the bar cabinet doors, onto the bar cabinets... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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