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BradC:
Thanks for the info everyone.

Both cabinets have a flat surface where the monitor will sit, so I won't even need to have any extra mounting points or hardware. I haven't decided what to put in there for a monitor. I would like to put a nice LCD in eventually, but for now I probably will look for a cheap, old PC tube monitor as I'm a little limited on budget; actually I'm just limited on what my wife sees me spending on this project. :laugh: Both cabinets are 24" wide on the inside. The Centuri looks bigger (and it is probably 20+ lbs. heavier), but it is the same width inside. I have a spare TV but it measures about 26" across and so it's too big. I could try removing it from the casing but then it might be harder to mount inside.

I think I will go with the Centuri and let my brother deal with the other CP. He is about as skilled as I am when it comes to the woodworking, but he has a roommate. Perhaps the roommate has some skills. :)

I can't wait to get started, I'll be sure to chronicle my progress here in the projects forum, although it sounds like there won't be too terribly much to do.
ArtMAME:
Welcome to the Wonderful World of BYOAC.   ;D

That looks like a great starter project.  Enjoy it.

Good luck... :cheers:


Justin Z:

--- Quote from: BradC on May 21, 2007, 01:04:28 pm ---I would like to put a nice LCD in eventually, but for now I probably will look for a cheap, old PC tube monitor as I'm a little limited on budget. . . .  I have a spare TV but it measures about 26" across and so it's too big. I could try removing it from the casing but then it might be harder to mount inside.
--- End quote ---

Hey it looks like a great starter project for sure.  You might see if you can find a cheap 25" TV on Craigslist.  If you find one whose speakers are on the bottom instead of the size, you may be able to squeeze it into a 24" space.  I found a 27" TV that fit into a 27" space just by looking around until I found one whose specifications I could look up on the 'net.  They'll often have WxHxD measurements on Amazon or other places that sell the TVs.  I got it for $80 and it has component inputs, so it is ideal for a cab.

Best of luck!
divemaster127:
The Toshiba 27A33 is perfects its a 27" tv that fits into most 24 inch spaces, & has bottom fire speakers...
dm
BradC:
I checked Toshiba's website and that monitor is 25.5" wide by their specs. Too big for either cab.


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