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Best (easiest) way to install a marquee
needlesmcgirk:
I'm starting to think that the Happs Marquee Retainers are the way to go. I think Leapinlew's wooden L Bracket is pretty cool too, but I have never seen an L Bracket out of wood that works like that at all. I'll have to take a look next time I'm at Lowes'Homedepot. I think I like that the Marquee Retainers are made of PVC as well.
I don't have a router so the solution you guys are talking about probably won't work out for me. I also want to cover up the front side of the top panel above the marquee anyway because the paint looks terrible there since its not a smooth side, so the retainer will make it look more professional.
ahofle:
--- Quote from: NiteWalker on January 12, 2007, 02:45:08 pm ---The key thing there is to make sure your marquee is cut very accurately to avoid light shining through the sides.
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Another good tip I read here a while back to prevent some light shining through (for either marquee mounting method)...use a black permanent marker like a sharpie to black out the sides of the plexiglass. Works surprisingly well to keep excess light on the sides of the marquee from shining through.
NiteWalker:
^ Another excellent tip.
This thread is becoming a very useful repository of information regarding marquee installation.
fjl:
I don't think I would like the hinge version since this would make the top part of the cabinet pretty weak. What if someone puts something heavy on top of it? You'll end up breaking your marquee and perhaps the hinge part and even the fluorescent light inside.
For me, I'm looking to make my cabinet sustain many types of beatings that could arise as a regular stand up coin machine. Even if it will be just for my own personal use.
Loki:
Well that is an easy one to solve I guess... just put some L-brackets on both sides (inside) to support it.
As long as you won't sit on it it will be ok :P