I don’t currently have the table wired for USB. But it will be (is) wired for 110v... I ordered the 110 fan I linked since it appeared rated for half the dba as it’s nearest competitor. We will see. If the noise levels are intrusive it’s good to hear you’ve had success with the usb fans.
TV will probably have a USB port
I was hesitant about the tempered glass initially, as I figured it would be cost prohibitive. I had priced the plexi and it was going to come in at around $100 for a cut section. Calling several different quotes for custom cut one quarter inch thick tempered glass will run me around $95. Looks like we have a winner folks. Thank you for the suggestions, as I feel like this will actually provide better protection, and scratch resistance.
TouchéHow long have you been on this forum
ok, you’re killing me... I was all set to go glass, and now you pull this...? Now I can’t decide.
i was very tempted to simply build a topper for the poker table, and then a portable box/enclosure for the TV... and sit that atop the topper. But I was leaning towards flush mounting it. As the enclosure would be elevated a few inches. But the enclosure certainly opens up other options and solves some other concerns.
whatever I use, acrylic vs glass, I was planning to use a thin bead of silicone around the edge to help hold it in place. I will store the topper ON the table and remove it for poker nights. I’ll just stash the topper in the adjacent spare bedroom (leaned up against a wall). I don’t want the glass coming out
Then add the weight of the monitor, plus the frame, etc.
Some actual glass and mirror adhesive might be more secure. Silicone isn't the strongest stuff.
Sure, but it's apples to apples. Since the whole thing isn't going to be light, an extra 14 lbs shouldn't make a big difference. You're team lifting this bad boy no matter what.
Again, the TV only weighs 17lbs. It’s by far the lightest TV I’ve seen in this class, which might actually be about the same weight as the 48”x28” piece of 3/4” ply I’ll be cutting out of the middle. Lol.
I believe 3/4 in plywood weighs about 1 1/2 - 2lbs per sq ft...if that helps with an over all weight estimate (which you must already know with your above estimation.)
Well, I went ahead and ordered a couple more fan setups from Amazon. I ordered a single and double fan with USB hookup. Not sure which one I'll use, but the one I don't use can get plugged into my PS4 system to keep it cool.
the 55”screen is almost too big. There’s a lot of fitment under the topper surface. With the bracing/framing that is required, there’s not much spare room left. Plus, you want some area around the edge for players to place books, dice, etc.
Classic black polyshades by Minwax. It's a 2 in 1 stain and finish. I don't use the product anymore though as I now prefer to apply a lacquer after the fact so that there's no chance of color rubbing off.
hmmm, good to know. I was wondering this... I was almost Gonna do onyx, because people have said it’s like black... but in the store display, i liked the true black better.
