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Get it? The Huskers joining the Big 10 and I join the HT hobby.:flex:

Gotta love it.:help:

So my thread and build are about 75% completed on avsforum, but since this might be my new home...I'll bring it all over here for you guys. :sn:

Because I already love you guys. :T


So where were we...oh the lovely alt+c and alt+v.

 

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Updated 4/15/11.

Will continue updating as room treatments (audio/visual) go up; among other future improvements.

 

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Reserved 2.

 

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Reserved 4. :boxer:

 

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Start of framing:


**There will be a kitchenette or bar area on the left and a bathroom on the right; fridge near the stairs; AV rack in either the sump closet or....**

**Looking towards the stairs and HVAC closet area/potential AV rack area**

**Future screen location....electric panel in the way but will figure it out...thinking of AT and a stage but Wife nixed the idea...room isn't dedicated! She makes 1/2 the money so....**

**Another view**

The room isn't too large overall, not including HVAC closet....15 x 32 (wider on the bathroom side)...luckily have 9 ft ceilings....

 

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So after most of the framing is done....(notice the nice green summer grass outside)....decided the AV rack should go in the HVAC closet, so easy access (copying jamis theater and others ideas....)

*Rough outline of blue tape for projector hang ~16 ft, and screen layout*

*Rack frame-out and HVAC closet access*

*Rack frame with smurf and 2- 20A circuit runs*
(Should have done larger smurf.....)

 

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I bought the 1/2"? instead of 3/4" smurf tubing..and subsequently bought a fishtape to run almost all of my wire due to the small diameter. Lesson learned.

**Electrical ran. Can lights hung. Smurf tubing ran. Lots of work in...a few weekends to wire and run tubing**

**AV Rack, Closet, Surround, Stairway up (basement theater), plywood for AV closet (no conduit ran for electrical, for code reasons needed plywood if I remember)**

**The PITA electrical panel. My electrician buddy finally gave in to running the small panel instead of REPLACING my entire 125A panel with a 200A. In the long run he would be right, but we are talking getting inspected, extra $$, etc for a new panel. I wanted the small panel on the wall to the right for my screen's sake, he wouldnt budge because it would "look stupid". I call it a draw.**

**Rear of room. Will have a kitchenette, and bathroom. Bathroom electrical ran and rough-ins capped. Looking at cabinets, showers; didn't know how much a PITA the shower would end up being......(no walkout in basement)**

 

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Above fridge cabinet and peeking around the corner into the bathroom is
one as well.

Cabinets are 22" deep on bottom, 12" standard on top.
Includes roll out trash on left, liquor shelf +stem holder on left, and clear glass center on upper above future sink.

Probably my favorite, is the wine cabinet. Took advantage of the closet space and set it so the front is flush with the other cabinets height wise etc.
Should hold ~23 bottles with maybe a few extra smaller slots for ports, etc.

No I didn't make these, they were custom built. I don't have the time or skill for that!

Finishing on the other hand.......

 

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Planning on having 4 bar stool/chairs behind this countertop seating....followed the idea from Jamis and other threads...I think I even found a jpeg/gif of a setup and put it together.

Used 2x4s throughout and covered with 5/8 plywood. If a tornado ever hits Omaha, this isn't going anywhere....cement screws (8?) throughout the base 2x8.

Planning on finishing the top with granite (GraniteWorks? other suggestions from Omahans?) and the sides with stone veneer and maybe wainscoating on the inside.


Examples:

Something similar to this product in a gray to match the room....

Anyone done this? Results?

 

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I'm going to paint this to match the wall and see what it looks like then.

So far, without the screen, it looks like a huge problem.


If it doesn't disappear being painted and with the screen covering the majority of it, I may remove it and figure something else out.

Staining isn't too bad; hiring the poly coats out.......

Should have a few new posts starting next week...but here is where we are at....


Stain is "Dark Oak" by Sherwin Williams. It was either going to be that or Brazilnut...trying to find something that didn't bring too much Red out but that still looked "warm"......

We think this color should look great with the white trim/doors.



Thanks for the comments!

 

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I'm not too sure the stage/riser will be happening any time soon, but I do like the idea of hiding rope light under the edge of each....good idea.

Went and picked out tile today, after trying to get the required SANTA pictures with our 16 month old....line was too long, mom going back later this week.

Tile should start next week in the bathroom and bar area......

Unboxed some stuff to check it out...

Hope we picked some good stuff for the HTPC. You can probably see everything other than the 2-2TB HDs.

My HTPC is being built by http://www.triggscompconsulting.com/. They are located in Lincoln, but can do many different services for anyone in the area.

Purchased these through the AVSforum classifieds.....Thanks Mike C they look great!

This thing is heavy. And Emotiva ships their stuff right; in the formed packaging....would be hard to shake/break any of this stuff.

 

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I spent the day buying tile, prepping the area, and painting my bathroom.

Ready to tile the shower......start on floor this week as well....

Going with 12x12s for the shower. Was going to do 6x6 but the tile guy convinced me 12s were easier and what would sell better down the road.
We will see.

Decorative eye and knee level trim.

Also doing an inset soap/shampoo holder.

 

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Bar seating is done being wrapped in the 1/4" oak panels.
Going to try and stain in the next couple days so the tile can get put down up to it.

A wider shot....

Hopefully the lighter tile shows off the cabinets well and allows me to put some dark countertops on......

We will see!

Floor almost laid.....

Floor design turned out fairly well....

Subbing out the shower....didn't want to go farther than this. Water and leakage freaks me out.

Skip the tile saw....

Buy one of these...

http://homerenovations.about.com/od/bathrooms/a/artsnapcutter.htm

 

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The popcorn popper came....

And the 4 - 13175s.....

Only more motivation to get this thing done! Or at least trim and flooring to sit in the chairs.....

The popcorn machine sounds like something to put together now and demo!

EDIT: Mike_WI..notice the "special" opener on the first pic?

 

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So Lowes has failed me again, though I doubt Home Depot would have had anything else.

The wainscoating was all either pre-finished (could have only painted) or was only 32" tall and in small sections. I didn't want any seams showing and the quality looked "interesting".

So, went with 4x4 sheets of 1/4" oak. Looks like oak on the front and birch? on the back. Bought some 1" trim for vertical stiles? and also bought some base (4 1/4"?). Will try and finish nailing before work tomorrow!

Looks like the better boards got used for the inside of the seating area instead of the front...but I doubt it will matter after staining down the road...will be staining the same as the cabinets.


Looking from screen.....

Looking at screen.....

Done staining....I think. Might have to go darker once tile is down.

Some shots....

The difference in these two panels was kind of a lot, but with a countertop and the shadow underneath...shouldn't notice.

Again, the panels are different...but with poly and stiles hopefully it breaks it up.

 

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Well the floor is laid and will be finished tomorrow hopefully.

Did any of you use silicone grout sealer?

I also don't know where I'll put the TP dispenser....hmmm.

On the shower door?


Sometimes you have to mix it up and build more fun stuff.

Snappy "snap-paks", the popcorn scooper, seasonings all arrived...

So we put the popper together as well.

Metropolitan 6oz. Should be fun!

Probably will try out soon.....

 

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I figured I would use a lot of rubber grommets (Lowes, automotive section) and rubber washers throughout to limit any vibrations...

I ended up spending about $70 on supplies, but I'll probably return the spray paint and some extra washers and such.

I had Lowes cut the plexiglass sheet into 3 small ones for the projector mounting plate (extra for other projectors later)...and 1 large one for the ceiling mounting plate.

First plate mounted. I had to use M3 size machine screws to mount the small plate to the projector. There were 4 of these holes on my Optoma HD 72. Then, I had to use a 1/4in - 20 machine screw for the middle mount to add some security (seems like a tripod location or something sort of centered in between the 4 M3. Yep, Metric and SAE; awesome).

You could always just use the 1/4" hole in the center, but it flexed the projector casing too much and seemed risky to me. Then again, I could get a new projector quicker if it failed.

The holes for the Optoma HD72 are all seemingly on the left half of the projector. Weird for balance: I'm sure to find out.

I reversed the screws to go towards the ceiling to mount to the larger plate. Spaced out by more washers/rubber grommets, etc. All 1/4in here.

Larger plate mounted.

My biggest trouble was trying to figure out how I wanted to mount the larger plate to the ceiling and leave room to adjust x/y/z axis.

I settled on hooks even though they look pretty DIY I thought it would be easiest using these and the plates for when I get a new projector next year or whenever.

Now do I want to watch football or try to mount this thing?


EDIT: The main problem with my setup is accessing the filter. It is CONVENIENTLY placed so that cover can't be removed unless all of the mount is taken off from the projector. So, cleaned it once now....

I also think cooling should be okay since nothing is flush to the projector casing.

 

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I think everyone should buy one of these...and yellow popcorn with the coconut oil please!

Kaiser wants some.

Almost there.....

 

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The mouth on the THT can point any direction - recommended ~18" from one wall for corner loading - the best positioning as always really depends on the room, so I'll have to experiment some. I have it standing up for now just because it's easier to move around that way. I'll probably end up with it laying down firing towards the left wall, just under the shelf that supports the LCRs.

It can be built with a 15" or a 12" - mine is 15".

Cool. It will be interesting to see what yours looks like once you get 'er all done. Saw the overhead bingmap picture or whatever of your place...looks really nice...I like how your HT will be 100 ft+ from anyone/anything but trees/fence!


Shower is almost there...just have to grout and wait for the doors and trim to get in to get the bullnose up to the door frames...

I'm pretty happy how the colors are turning out in everything....

Got a bunch done today....

Plan on staining the bar seating trim tomorrow and hopefully finish the stairway painting...not looking forward to that!

Word of warning..I like taking pictures...so have fun looking at all I accomplished (wish a bit of help) today....

After these anyone should be able to recreate my basement to the inch!

We put the outlet here so I can cut some holes....run the voltage regulator cord down to the outlet...and still seal off the entire back for fan venting if needed....

New panel complete and electricity on! 2-20A runs to AV rack done...will put in surge supressor outlets on projector/AV rack outlets down the road...no space in panel for supressor for house for now....

Got the right square to circle gasket to use some leftover ceramic fixtures (=free).....

Got this squared away and hooked up...this is the closet the recessed wine rack sits in..

EDIT: Large forehead = large brain?