Our newest facade...pics

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Thought I'd share. We are getting more into the dual DJ set up at gigs so I wanted to build a facade that was sturdy, just a couple inches above table height so you could see the gear and DJ and of course was cool!

I did something different this time, I bought a sheet of 3/4" cabinate grade plywood and cut out the pattern with a jigsaw from a single sheet. This makes it very sturdy for life in and out of the trailer. Add some black paint, hinges and lycra and it looks great!
 

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Looks like something from an oldtime movie, looks great.
 
Loneavenger said:
Looks great! :) For me personally i would have made it just a couple inches taller but this looks awesome , great job!
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We have 3-4 other versions that are true facades and stand about 4 feet tall to cover everything, but for this one I wanted people to be able to see the "art of DJ'in" on the turntables....makes it more sexy:tricool:
 
I really like the new height. The 4' height seemed like a barrier, this height looks cool but not imposing and scaring off people that want to walk up and chat. I think/hope this height will also cut down on the people draping their arm over the top holding a drink just waiting to spill on gear!
 
Randy A said:
Job Well Done, Kris!

Gives me some ideas as well. ;)
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Ohh dear! :trirolleyes: Here goes Randy....off to his workshop to tinker. He does make nice things though...gotta give 'im that credit! :triwink:
 
love the height.
I also think higher facades look more like a barrier than a decoration.
and the design is beautiful, and I assume works great with whatever color scheme the bride has chosen.

nice work!
 
Kris,
Now just add Colorstrip or something similar and have VU Meters running on the facade :)
 
Coreen and I both thought that your new facade had a Frank Lloyd Wright feel to it... Great job! :thumbsup:
 
Kris, we are about to build ours and have been wondering: what do your use in the openings? We were thinking some type of frosted plastic, but can't find it anywhere. What do you use?
 
patrickrlewis said:
Kris, we are about to build ours and have been wondering: what do your use in the openings? We were thinking some type of frosted plastic, but can't find it anywhere. What do you use?
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I use "spandex" type material. I get it at the local fabric store for about $7 a yard and use a power stapler to attach it nice and snug (not too tight or your lights show through too much).

It seems that they are always falling over in the trailer and getting banged around so I would worry about using plastic in the openings.

You can also project on the spandex material...we have plans for a "video facade" for prom season - we'll see if we can swing it ;)
 
Kirby Ball said:
Coreen and I both thought that your new facade had a Frank Lloyd Wright feel to it... Great job! :thumbsup:
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I think you lost 'em on THAT one Kirby.
:triconfused:
not one reply to your post.
fear not, I knew what ya meant.
:tricool:
 
Ausumm said:
I think you lost 'em on THAT one Kirby.
:triconfused:
not one reply to your post.
fear not, I knew what ya meant.
:tricool:
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I actually had a friend who grew up in a Frank Lloyd Wright designed house in Iowa....just didn't want to sound like a know it all:triwink:
 
Ausumm said:
I think you lost 'em on THAT one Kirby.
:triconfused:
not one reply to your post.
fear not, I knew what ya meant.
:tricool:
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No worries.. :) And if you start understanding me, you should be very afraid for your own sanity! :sqwink:
 
knardini said:
You can also project on the spandex material...we have plans for a "video facade" for prom season - we'll see if we can swing it ;)
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I've been wondering why some of you folks haven't been doing that yet...

I would set up a rear projection using mirrors, so you can mount the projector inside the facade, and still achieve your focal length. Then you can present anything on it, whether it simply be light, visualizations, videos, etc.


Shouldn't be too difficult, and I was thinking of making one here for S&G -- maybe I'll try some ideas out shortly. If you figure it out first, feel free to credit me (and send royalties)... :)
 
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