We want something nice, and found this
http://www.bdiusa.com/theater/avion_2_8927.shtml (http://www.bdiusa.com/theater/avion_2_8927.shtml)
The trouble is that it's $1500 :o :o :o
We need something that looks similar, is good quality and is around 65" wide with a price that's a little more in line with us mortals.
;D
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=314183-440-403680&lpage=none (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=314183-440-403680&lpage=none)
http://www.homefurnituremart.com/entertainment-tv-console-in-honey-maple-acme.html (http://www.homefurnituremart.com/entertainment-tv-console-in-honey-maple-acme.html)
http://www.homefurnituremart.com/plasma-tv-console-acme.html (http://www.homefurnituremart.com/plasma-tv-console-acme.html)
Really close to the design you like for $300 less:
http://www.homefurnituremart.com/pltvstbe4.html (http://www.homefurnituremart.com/pltvstbe4.html)
http://www.nfm.com/DetailsPage.aspx?ProductID=30222715 (http://www.nfm.com/DetailsPage.aspx?ProductID=30222715)
http://www.nfm.com/DetailsPage.aspx?ProductID=28724110 (http://www.nfm.com/DetailsPage.aspx?ProductID=28724110)
my brother has this in black:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80133548 (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80133548)
It's quite nice for Ikea.
Might I also recommend:
(http://www.reallyreallygoodthings.com/screens4/cinderBlockPile.jpg)
plus
(http://img.alibaba.com/photo/104584138/Spruce_boards_planks_timber_lumber.jpg)
It's a truly "timeless" look. ;)
These work well, too. ;D
(http://calgaryplastic.ca/milk%20crate.gif)
[laugh]
You guys are awesome.
It's the reason I come here.
why get a stand?
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/419WtjWY2bL._SL500_AA280_.jpg)
We'll want to get the audio components out of the way.
I also don't want the cords/cables hanging down the wall (redneck tv mount) and at this point, I don't care to run wiring through the wall.
I just don't want too. We won't be living here long enough for me to do that.
I've always just used the TV that I'm replaceing as the (working) TV's stand...
Just hire Joel to hold it up. He's cheap and he's not doing anything.
[laugh]
they make nifty little channels that hide the wires, so no redneck wiring.
note the color coordinated "bump" on the wall between the tv and the console below.
(http://www.ccismarthomes.com/images/photo1.jpg)
i only pointed to that option because it then opens up all kinds of other options for what to put on the floor below the tv (for components, movies, whatever...)
Interesting.
We'll keep that in mind.
We got a really nice one at Walmart.
Yeah, hate the place, but the quality of this stand is VERY good, believe it or not.
I will take some pictures at lunch and post up.
I think we paid 100-135$ for it.
we have a 42in plasma
$80
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30104478 (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30104478)
i havne't had any issues with stability, and we've moved it around a few times.
we've had it for 2 years.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on August 26, 2009, 05:42:27 AM
We got a really nice one at Walmart.
Yeah, hate the place, but the quality of this stand is VERY good, believe it or not.
I will take some pictures at lunch and post up.
I think we paid 100-135$ for it.
we have a 42in plasma
Really? Damn.
I hadn't even considered looking at WM. I just figured it would all be crappy.
Quote from: Monsterlover on August 26, 2009, 06:04:12 AM
Really? Damn.
I hadn't even considered looking at WM. I just figured it would all be crappy.
I had the same thought until I actually looked.
It is constructed of steel/metal and has 2 glass tiered shelves on it.
It then has a "bar" that is vertical that you hang the TV from, with MANY different mounting options. Also, you can hide all your cables in the vertical bar.
That almost sounds.. .
workable.
Quote from: Monsterlover on August 26, 2009, 06:35:21 AM
That almost sounds.. .
workable.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10843654 (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10843654)
kind of looks like that, but I don't recall it being 213$
got it on sale at the store
http://www.uncrate.com/men/home/furniture/tv-easel/ (http://www.uncrate.com/men/home/furniture/tv-easel/)
Quote from: cyrus buelton on August 26, 2009, 06:42:15 AM
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10843654 (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10843654)
kind of looks like that, but I don't recall it being 213$
got it on sale at the store
That's not quite what we're looking for (too open) but there were some other stands that might work for us at WM.com. Thanks for the link,
Quote from: corey on August 26, 2009, 07:17:09 AM
http://www.uncrate.com/men/home/furniture/tv-easel/ (http://www.uncrate.com/men/home/furniture/tv-easel/)
That's really neat! A little pricey though ($1000)
target has the stands with the glass shelves too.
i have one sitting in my shop...
id trade it for a 12-pack.
(pick up only :) )
Aren't you in CA?
Im on my way.
not any more...
Boise, ID
have BP pick it up when he comes to visit while looking for places to live nicer than bako. ;)
Quote from: herm on August 26, 2009, 05:26:25 AM
they make nifty little channels that hide the wires, so no redneck wiring.
note the color coordinated "bump" on the wall between the tv and the console below.
(http://www.ccismarthomes.com/images/photo1.jpg)
i only pointed to that option because it then opens up all kinds of other options for what to put on the floor below the tv (for components, movies, whatever...)
I have the same wire hiding piece as that, works well.
Coupled with this from wallyworld:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7732489 (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7732489)
(http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/04/26/66/43/0004266643312_215X215.jpg)
I like it. It's very sturdy and looks great.
TV is mounted above with a generic 47-60" TV wall mount (I have the 52" Samsung A650).
Quote from: JEFF_H on August 26, 2009, 02:05:28 PM
not any more...
Boise, ID
have BP pick it up when he comes to visit while looking for places to live nicer than bako. ;)
I was kidding. . .
I live in Pennsylvania ;D
Quote from: Monsterlover on August 26, 2009, 02:36:58 PM
I was kidding. . .
I live in Pennsylvania ;D
It's not that far.... ;D
Im gonna do it in the next couple years I think.
Next year I get my 3rd week of vaca, so at least it's possible then. . .
Just put the new tv on top of the old tv. That is how the classy people do it. [laugh]
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3870867878_7931bf26bc.jpg)
+
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= ;D
Check used furniture stores. A little drilling for wires, and some cutting with speaker cloth for ventilation and that dresser can be an attractive alternative.
I'm with the cinder block and wood guys. My parents had an old wood box that was used to ship microscopes in. I added an extra shelf with some nails and put a hole in the back for my cables. It's a little on the short side but works nicely.
Quote from: Scooter Montgomery on August 30, 2009, 05:38:07 AM
Just put the new tv on top of the old tv. That is how the classy people do it. [laugh]
We brought home the tv a couple days ago.
It's sitting on the floor in front of the old TV [laugh]
Quote from: ducpainter on August 30, 2009, 05:57:09 AM
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3870867878_7931bf26bc.jpg)
+
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/3870086171_004499fcc1.jpg)
= ;D
[laugh][laugh][laugh][laugh]
That's the
first thing I suggested but she didn't go for it
;D
Quote from: Monsterlover on August 30, 2009, 07:53:51 PM
That's the first thing I suggested but she didn't go for it
;D
That's where ya screwed up, just start building. [thumbsup]
[laugh]
Yeah, I know.
All my equipment is off site at the moment.
This garage doesn't even have 220 in it.
Yet.
;D
Forgot this
(http://www.bilderkiste.de/phpcliparts/media/smilie_schweissen.gif)
;D
Quote from: Monsterlover on August 30, 2009, 08:06:33 PM
This garage doesn't even have 220 in it.
Run a cable from the stove/dryer/whatever or just trow in a new breaker and your in business in 2 hours or less. [thumbsup]
Well, I could. And I planned that tactic out already.
The garage has a garage door opener and 3 light bulbs in it. That's it.
I have to do it right. Im looking at running 100 amp service to the building, putting in a 100 amp box so I can have my 220 circuit, my extra lights and an air compressor all running at once.
;D