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CGRemakes:
I know this has been discussed, but I cannot for the life of me find it again.  Awhile ago someone discovered that some type of ceiling tile hanger could be used as a marquee retainer.  Could someone tell me what it was again (or any other alternatives that have been discussed).  Thanks!

MonitorGuru:
1" x 3/4" aluminum.  $1.49 for a 36" strip at most home improvement stores.  Spray paint prime and paint black (or your choice of color).  Very soft, easy to cut with hand saw and easy to drill holes and countersinks in with any drill.

Yes this was just discussed in the last week. Should be able to find the thread easily by searching for "aluminum" in the body.

RayB:
There's several options I've found.

If you want flexible plastic/vinyl, there's corner brackets and there's screen edge holders.

http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=25389;start=msg209748#msg209748

http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=23164;start=msg188845#msg188845

If you want solid, there's the same L-corner brackets in aluminum as posted about here already. In fact some come already painted black, and I've seen one that's chrome.

~Ray B.

flampoo:
I found an alternative at Lowes. In the home decor section (wallpaper, curtains, etc) they have transparent plastic corner protectors. They come in varying lengths and they take pretty well to spraypaint. A few coats did the trick for a couple cabs I've built. It's dirt cheap, too.

RayB:
PS: Assuming most Home Depots use the same layout, you find these at the end of the aisle in the back, in the general area of carpets/flooring/ceilings.

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