First commission.
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reddit.comPosted Mar 2, 2023, 4:55 PM UTC
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reddit.comVery good execution, but I hope that TV doesn't overheat.
Did you provide some ventilation holes?
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Whatever about overheating, they can never get a different size TV :D
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Eh, I've had the same built-in for like 20 years. It's not a big deal to everyone.
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It’s got about 12” of space behind it. Mounted on a articulating arm. It can actually sit flush against the back wall or come out past the built-in and angle left or right.
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I'm gonna assume the customer(s) will most likely keep it flush and never extend it out. with that said, you could easily retrofit and add some ac infinity fans directly above whatever the hell that device (8 track?) is to the right of the tv.
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Is a tv overheating an actual issue? It’s a flatscreen? How much heat is this thing putting out? Lol. And that’s a record player. The kitchen is out of frame but that’s exactly why the tv comes out and turns. They wanted to be able to watch the game while making dinner.
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They put out more than you’d think, but I wouldn’t be too worried about if it’s got that much space behind it and there’s any way for some air to get in from behind at all. It should be fine. The old plasmas were horrible with power/heat, but LCDs have improved over the years.
I’d be more concerned about finding another TV with the same outside dimensions to fit perfectly like that if they ever want to replace it.
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Don’t worry dude. Great job. Be proud of yourself it’s excellence execution.
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Most TV manuals still have a phrase about not putting it in an enclosure, or providing enough ventilation.
Though it's mostly legal precautions, any electronic device gets a shorter lifespan when it sees more extreme temperatures. The solder joints just start to crack after a while, and that prices is sped up with heat changes.
I would probably drill some holes in the shelf above and below the TV. And not out too much stuff in this shelves. You will never see these holes in the back, but they will help with air circulation.
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I mean it can be. but also, I'm not knocking your work here -- this looks excellent. also, I didn't mean to imply that you should have accounted for the ventilation. it's really just something your customer can do down the road if they think it's an issue.
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Nice work! Ya done good!
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Good job how much did the materials and the total job cost?
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All in materials were around 800-1000 US dollars that’s fasteners and paint and all.
Cost of project for the client was 6500
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Excellent
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Why the vent on the bottom right?
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There was a cold air return at the bottom of the wall that was going to be covered up by the unit so there’s empty space behind there and a vent to allow air transfer
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Looks good…. Hard to tell but it looks like the reveal on the tv is off by a 1/2” or so
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Shelving should sit in between the verticals to look correct.
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Not a carpenter. More of a handyman by trade. First paid project. MDF with s4s poplar face plate. Painted.
You mind if I ask what you were paid for this? I’m thinking about doing similar in my own house to change up my library. And upon saying it my buddy asked if I could do one for him. So seeing your post I thought “perfect, maybe they can tell me their cost or materials vs what they charged”
Cost around a grand in materials. Customer paid me 6500. US dollars. Took around 80 hrs all in.
Awesome, thanks for the quick reply. Is that pvc trim or something else? And I’m assuming crown molding on the ceiling edge for a little flair?