Ponddude Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I finished up another one of my projects today. I built a box and painted it like a present. Inside are all my LOR boards/boxes. This way I will be able to keep everything in one area and run all my cords to the box. There are only 2 LOR boards in there now, I am still waiting for my 3rd board to even ship. Once I get it, it will be installed inside of the present as well.Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTTHEMUSIC Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Very nice, are you placing it directly on the ground or elevating it off the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponddude Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Probably will be right on the ground. I don't think there should be any issues with it right on the ground. Should some arise, I willd definately raise it up.Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTTHEMUSIC Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Ponddude wrote: Probably will be right on the ground. I don't think there should be any issues with it right on the ground. Should some arise, I willd definately raise it up.GregI was just thinking that it might cause your plywood to rot or at least separate due to moisture.Edit: rot not root Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWSanta Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Slick!Even if you just slid a couple of 2x4's under neath it to give it some room to breath. Besides you'll probably need a little bit of pressure released so that your present isn't sitting on your Extension cords....-Evan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponddude Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Point well taken. I think I will add some "lift" to the box, so that it is off the ground.Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Can that be my christmas present? THats what I always have wanted! ;)LOL J/KLooks really nice! Good job!--Daniel L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael B Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 daniel wrote: Can that be my christmas present? THats what I always have wanted! ;)LOL J/KLooks really nice! Good job!--Daniel LDaniel, I was going to let them be my presentGreg, Great job and a nice way to conceal your boxes.Michael B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponddude Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Funny you guys said that...When my girlfriend came over last night and she rolled her eyes and saw what I was doing, I told her that she could just get me one more of these(the present) and put it under the tree. She didn't find the humor. Oh well, what ya gonna do. And thanks for the complements. I figured with a lot of people having problems with vandals, if the present concealed the boxes, at least the 2000 dollar investment would be semi-safe.Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph D Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Very nice job, I hope mine are as nice when there done. I was thinking of doing something like this myself because i didn't want to just put them on the side of the house the garage is not an option, mine is to small and I do have them spread out through out the yard. But making a package like that and putting them on the side or out of the way of the rest of the display that would at least to me stick out more.... oh take me!. Ok so don't laugh at my idea, I'm making 4 inclosure's to store my units in and light them as part of the display, kind of got the idea from Darryl's PVC gift on his web site. they are not done yet but will gladly show them to you when done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joneslights Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Greg,What materials and dimensions did you use? Is that 1/2 plywood and 2X2s?Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 joneslights wrote: Greg,What materials and dimensions did you use? Is that 1/2 plywood and 2X2s?GregIt looks like 3/8ths. It is very similar to the one I built. I'll post pictures tomorrow.Nice work by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bauera2 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Great minds think alike. I have more photos but you can see my controller box at www.lacawb.com the blue box hase 3 controllers in it.Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponddude Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 Sorry Greg, I missed this post being brought back up.Yes it is mad out of some scrape 3/8 plywood I had laying around. I made the base out of 1/2" though for some stability. The corners and bottom have 1x1's on them to screw everything together. Now that my display is up and running, the box worked out really great. I of course had to put more holes in the sides, but it really did what I was hoping for. What also is great is it kind of blends into the display at night and you don't even know that it is there. I will be video taping and taking pictures of my display hopefully tomorrow (as long as the rain holds off) so I will take pictures of everything in the box.Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joneslights Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Ponddude wrote: Sorry Greg, I missed this post being brought back up.Yes it is mad out of some scrape 3/8 plywood I had laying around. I made the base out of 1/2" though for some stability. The corners and bottom have 1x1's on them to screw everything together. Now that my display is up and running, the box worked out really great. I of course had to put more holes in the sides, but it really did what I was hoping for. What also is great is it kind of blends into the display at night and you don't even know that it is there. I will be video taping and taking pictures of my display hopefully tomorrow (as long as the rain holds off) so I will take pictures of everything in the box.GregHow big is the wood cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponddude Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 The present is 2' wide, and I believe about 18" tall...if memory serves correct.Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Here is a few shots of my first project for 2007. It is approx. 18"x18"x18" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joneslights Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Thank you for all your help, I am finished with the presents and the turned out very well. I'll try to post pics when available.Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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