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Need a Screen Border

 
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NateTTU



Joined: 14 Feb 2007
Posts: 297


Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 3:32 am    Post subject: Need a Screen Border

I'm looking to build my own screen. So far I have decided to buy a 4x8 sheet of Designer White and use 1x2'' pieces of wood as the frame to create a 96'' 16x9 screen. Now I'm just stuck on what to use as the black border. I noticed the diy screen on this website mentions gaffers tape. I have also seen some suggestions for velveteen/velvet, felt, and duvetyne. Since I haven't heard of most of these and haven't seen any in person which would be my best option? Also, if someone has any extra of these and won't use it I could buy some.
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redcorvette_85



Joined: 09 Apr 2006
Posts: 145
Location: Bothell, Washington

Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 3:40 am    Post subject:

You know that with a 4x8 sheet you cant have a 96" wide screen in 16:9, would need to get a 5x8 sheet. With a 4x8 you get something like 87" in width because thats what 48 inches high gives you. As for the other question I think wrapping them in some velvet or others seem to really like that velveteen tape
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NateTTU



Joined: 14 Feb 2007
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 3:43 am    Post subject:

Sorry I measure my screen by diagonal. So it would be 84x47'' (wxh).

Where can I find velveteen tape?
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