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Title: monitor bezel/surround?
Post by: squirrellydw on March 28, 2007, 09:29:24 am

Does anyone know where I can get the black piece that goes around the monitor to hide it and make it look better.  Looking for one that will work with the 27" BillLabs BL27CB0P

Title: Re: monitor bezel/surround?
Post by: moriartyds on March 28, 2007, 10:17:40 am

If you're just looking for a bezel, you can get one from Happs controls (not sure on your exact size).  You can also make your own.  Check out the 'Read Here First / FAQ' sticky at the top of this forum, and see the link on making a bezel for $2.00.

Title: Re: monitor bezel/surround?
Post by: Chris G on March 28, 2007, 12:10:07 pm

I would recommend making your own.  Unless something's changed recently, Happs' are ridiculously expensive with shipping...

Title: Re: monitor bezel/surround?
Post by: Moose13 on March 28, 2007, 12:59:09 pm

OK, I've read the post on making your own $2 bezel.

I'm in the process of gathering all my cab components. I already have a Toshiba 27" TV, with power return. So my questions is this:
Do I really need a bezel?
If I simply paint the case black, then cover the monitor/TV area with plexi (or lucite or graylite14...) and apply a bezel with graphics and instructions (i.e. from Mamemarquee) to the plexi, or behind the plexi (not sure which way is best), will the look be any different with or without the paper (or plastic) bezel?   :dunno

Title: Re: monitor bezel/surround?
Post by: (+_+) on March 28, 2007, 01:51:06 pm

Putting your glass/plexi cover up against the TV will probably do the trick if the monitor frame is nice and flat. I did it that way and it looks fine.

Title: Re: monitor bezel/surround?
Post by: Tailgunner on March 28, 2007, 02:01:29 pm

Quote from: Moose13 on March 28, 2007, 12:59:09 pm

Do I really need a bezel?

Until the TV is sitting there in the cab, there's no way to say for sure. I would suggest not worrying about it for the time being, you can always add a bezel later if you decide it doesn't look right without one. :)

Title: Re: monitor bezel/surround?
Post by: moriartyds on March 28, 2007, 02:36:40 pm

Quote from: Moose13 on March 28, 2007, 12:59:09 pm

OK, I've read the post on making your own $2 bezel.

I'm in the process of gathering all my cab components. I already have a Toshiba 27" TV, with power return. So my questions is this:
Do I really need a bezel?
If I simply paint the case black, then cover the monitor/TV area with plexi (or lucite or graylite14...) and apply a bezel with graphics and instructions (i.e. from Mamemarquee) to the plexi, or behind the plexi (not sure which way is best), will the look be any different with or without the paper (or plastic) bezel?   :dunno

I think it's purely up to you. 

If you apply the graphics behind smoked glass/greylite though I'm not sure how clear they'll look (I'd probably put them in front).  Also, depending on how you apply them, you may not be able to get the graphics off the lucite if you decide to change them (particularly the instructions) later.

Last thing, not sure what color your case is now, but if it's say silver sometimes the part that touches the screen itself is silver and can be tricky to paint (just make sure you cover the screen well with tape or something).

Title: Re: monitor bezel/surround?
Post by: Moose13 on March 28, 2007, 04:22:18 pm

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll wait until I get to that point (hopefully soon)
I'm sure everyone knows how it is to think about this stuff all day long when designing a cabinet.
I'm just over analyzing everything.  :dizzy:

I'll be posting pictures when I start construction!