Dropping the kids off at the pool

[jgln]

Perhaps you've heard of these?

I don't want to have to go back and see what I missed I would rather catch it while I am watching it. I do have one, rarely use it though since I am usually home for the programs I want to watch.

 

[TxBrew]

Do you have kids? Where else are you going to get some quiet time?

They leave you alone? Nice.

 

[jfr1111]

I have a friend who installed a flat screen monitor in his bathroom so he could continue to play poker when on the throne. He was single and his setup looked and felt a lot more ghetto than yours. Watching the game when crapping just feels so natural. I used to angle the tv in my old living room so I could watch it with the door open...

For the guys whose wives are against the idea, just slap a dvd player in there with some cool and relaxing rainforest images and you'll be set. Or install the thing when she is away.

 

[dougf]

Damn, I was expecting pictures of your poop.

 

[TheBroonery]

That's awesome! Do you have any pictures of the installation? Does it fit right in between the studs, or do you have to frame a header, does it require access from the backside? It looks to me like the screen was manufactured for a recessed wall installation like that. Very cool.

 

[dmfa200]

That's awesome! Do you have any pictures of the installation? Does it fit right in between the studs, or do you have to frame a header, does it require access from the backside? It looks to me like the screen was manufactured for a recessed wall installation like that. Very cool.

Here are some additional pics
It is framed in between studs and top and bottom.
As you can see i have the electric and cable coming in from the attic. I just pulled power from an existing circuit.
I got my boss who is a machinist to make the panel to my specs.
I used 1/8" 6061-T6 Aluminum.
It's a 19" Viewsonic LCD protected by a glass panel. It is clamped to the bezel with Aluminum straps. Sorry, can't find those pics.
It generates heat and it's in a closed space, so I have it vented on the back wall which is the closet.
Total cost was about $400
I've looked at commercial units like this and the cheapest I could find one for was $1000

 

[TMet]

Nice! I'd love to do something like that but SWMBO won't even let me install a urinal

 

[TxBrew]

Nice! I'd love to do something like that but SWMBO won't even let me install a urinal

Did she say why? That just makes sense.

 

[TMet]

She just gave me the "dear god I married an idiot" look. I thought it was a great idea. Like most of us guys my aim gets progressively worse depending how many beers I've had. It would solve that problem completely. I didn't even want it in the living room, I wanted it in the garage where I spend most of my time. Although having it in the living room would be awesome! Right between the computer desk and beer fridge. Heaven....