Popular Post pkinneb Posted November 2, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Finished up the trim and made the marquee Then took some much deserved time off to watch football Well after 2 years and 2 months this build is officially construction complete! Thanks for following along!! Next up either xmas gifts or furniture not sure which but it will be a week or two... 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 All I can say is WOW what a great space, perfectly executed from start to finish, and so many great finishing touches. I’ve learned a lot following along as I’m sure others have too, thanks for the great ride Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 I'd say the results are worth the wait. Great job, and thanks for sharing the nitty-gritty details! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 2 hours ago, treeslayer said: All I can say is WOW what a great space, perfectly executed from start to finish, and so many great finishing touches. I’ve learned a lot following along as I’m sure others have too, thanks for the great ride Paul I can’t say that I can add to that. Very well done! Have “Grand Opening” invites been mailed yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 23 minutes ago, Coop said: I can’t say that I can add to that. Very well done! Have “Grand Opening” invites been mailed yet? No but as soon as this coved pandemic gets under control you can bet they will be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Have you givin any thought as to how much you have saved by doing this yourself, your time and love of the project excluded? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 The results are outstanding and I've enjoyed immensely following along with this. I love having a good media room & our's gets lots of use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 This has been fun to follow. I think the end results are awesome. There is a lot of great information here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 This has been one of, if not the most interesting projects I've seen on this forum. I would have to be a much younger man to even think of undertaking it. Beautiful job start to finish! And perfectly timed since all the cinemas are mothballed for now. I think the premier should be the new Bond flick, appropriately named No Time To Die. I believe it's due in (other, lesser) theaters now in April. I'll DM you my address for the invitation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Well this has been a heck of a journey to follow. I hope you get years of enjoyment out of your labors. I have a new appreciation of the term "Home Theater". I bet you are looking forward to some woodworking projects that aren't connected to the basement though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 15 hours ago, Coop said: Have you givin any thought as to how much you have saved by doing this yourself, your time and love of the project excluded? I learned early on in my married life that if I could show my wife how much I could save by doing it myself I would get much less pushback on tool purchases, think PantoRouter . To do this I get actual quotes from contractors in this case two. The first one came in at $68K, the second $73K. We spent $51K which was $1000 over budget but that includes the cost of the theater seats, theater equipment, all home automation, in ceiling speakers, blinds, etc which was nearly $25K. So while it took 6 times as long as they would have, the savings, knowing it was done to my quality standard, and the pride I have in the end product made it well worth it both financially and personally. Having said that I am ready to get my shop back and start making furniture again 2 hours ago, Chet said: Well this has been a heck of a journey to follow. I hope you get years of enjoyment out of your labors. I have a new appreciation of the term "Home Theater". I bet you are looking forward to some woodworking projects that aren't connected to the basement though. Thanks! You have no idea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 28 minutes ago, pkinneb said: I learned early on in my married life that if I could show my wife how much I could save by doing it myself I would get much less pushback on tool purchases, think PantoRouter . To do this I get actual quotes from contractors in this case two. Ah so I need to get quotes from contractors to do that... My wife doesn't care anymore. She knows how much we've saved so she's usually fine with any new tools. It helps that around here guys want $400 to paint a room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chestnut Posted November 3, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 I found a few prices for solid walnut furniture that was hand made to the quality that I can make. She has only ever encouraged me to keep making things and tells me to shut up and buy the tool when the conversation starts. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 No wonder you're marrying her . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 It was an honor watching the project progress. Now, you can never sell that house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 Hey @pkinneb, The other night I watched a couple of trailers that just cry out to be played at volume. The new Top Gun trailer is full of flight sequences that are kinda terrifying. All of them were shot with the actors in the back seat of F18 trainers, so the funny faces they pull are the real deal. I don't expect a very good story, character development, or dialog. But hey, we know who the real stars of this show are & they will be great. The other is the new Dune. I'm a big fan of the original David Lynch movie & I read all the Dune books (5, I think, though they could easily have been condensed into about 2). This looks like it will be very good, more faithful to the Frank Herbert books. The trailer has a very unique cover of Eclipse by Pink Floyd in it that is mesmerizing. We watched both trailers at reference volume & I felt physically exhausted in the best way after. I don't think I'd want to watch the whole movie that loud though. Check 'em out & enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted November 4, 2020 Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 Agree about Dune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 @pkinneb it’s been a while now. Are you happy with your setup? Any subsequent changes or wishes? Was just remembering this journal, still with jealousy and envy. Any recent favorite movies to watch there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted January 9, 2023 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 On 1/8/2023 at 2:02 PM, JohnG said: @pkinneb it’s been a while now. Are you happy with your setup? Any subsequent changes or wishes? Was just remembering this journal, still with jealousy and envy. Any recent favorite movies to watch there? We use it almost every weekend and love it!! I am still as impressed with it today as the day I finished The only thing I would look at differently is the fan above the equipment rack I would have soundproofed it differently instead of a 4" pipe I would have use 6 or 8 which would make it nearly impossible to hear. These soundproof rooms get warm so you have to be constantly exchanging the air with the rest of the basement and once in a while if there is little no sound in the movie I can hear it. FWIW my wife is like what are you talking about so not a huge issue apparently 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted January 10, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 If the wife can't hear it, and the wife can't smell it, it doesn't exist! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chestnut Posted January 10, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 34 minutes ago, wtnhighlander said: can't smell it Passing the sniff test is tough here, there were 9 months where it got even harder. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted January 10, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 After 48 years, damn, I can still remember those months! And those eating disorders! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted January 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 On 1/8/2023 at 2:02 PM, JohnG said: @pkinneb it’s been a while now. Are you happy with your setup? Any subsequent changes or wishes? Was just remembering this journal, still with jealousy and envy. Any recent favorite movies to watch there? BTW re recent favorite moves these would be a couple - Unhinged, Topgun Maverick, Hotel Mumbai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Glad you’re liking it and happy with it! I’m sure Maverick is awesome on it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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