Installation Manual

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Step-By-Step Instructions to Build Your Own Projector Screen (like an artist’s canvas):

1. You have chosen your aspect ratio, size and screen material & gathered your tools

2. Determine viewable dimensions

*** This example for a (16:9) 5x9 Foot Screen. ***

a. The material we have chosen is 110" wide. We will leave ourselves 5" of fabric to

stretch over our wooden frame, so we'll have a viewable width of 105". Using the

aspect ratio, we must determine the height.

i. 105" x 9/16 = 59.0625 or 59 1/16"

We have our viewable dimensions of 105" x 59 1/16"

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An aspect ratio of 4:3 would be 105" x ¾ = 78.75 or 78 ¾"

3. Calculate dimensions of wood frame

*** This example for a (16:9) 5x9 Foot Screen. ***

a. Measure the black felt tape (It should be approximately 2".)

b. Measure the back band trim (It should have an overhang of approximately 3/16"

though this varies.)

c. Take the viewable dimensions and add the width of the black felt tape and the

overhang on the back band trim all the way around.

i. Taking our viewable width of 105" and adding 2" twice and 3/16" twice, we

get a total frame width of 109 3/8".

ii. Taking our viewable height of 59 1/16 plus 2" twice and 3/16" twice we end

up with 63 7/16".

iii. Our frame dimensions are 109 3/8" x 63 7/16"

4. Cut two pieces of pine that are exactly as long as the frame

(our width is 109 3/8") FAQ—How-To Tips Section

5. Cut three boards that are 7" (twice the width of the 1x4's: 3 ½") shorter than the exact

frame height (these will measure 56 7/16") - one piece will go in the center for stability

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Step-By-Step Instructions to Build Your Own Projector Screen (like an artist’s canvas): 1. You have chosen your aspect ratio, size and screen material & gathered your tools 2. Determine viewable dimensions *** This example for a (16:9) 5x9 Foot Screen. *** a. The material we have chosen is 110" wide. We will leave ourselves 5" of fabric to stretch over our wooden frame, so we'll have a viewable width of 105". Using the aspect ratio, we must determine the height. i. 105" x 9/16 = 59.
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6. Assemble the frame using your joinery method of choice. We prefer to use pocket screws and a simple pocket hole jig 7. Fasten the floor joist braces in each corner for added strength (optional) (View Images) 8. Lay the screen material over the frame (View Images) 9. Using heavy duty staples, start on the top and place several staples in the center (1). Move to the bottom and place several staples in the center (2), stretching the fabric straight across.