Swing-Away Plasma Mount?

tom_murphy · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 5

Hello all,

I'm thinking about mounting a largish (50") plasma in a situation
where I would like to have occasional access to space behind the TV.
I've looked around for a while but I can find any mounts that would
allow the TV to swing away similar to opening a door. I realize that
this would have to be very strong and might be rather pricey, but at
this point I'm not sure if such a bracket exists. Any ideas?

I'm very handy, so I would also be interested in hearing about any
successful DIY approaches.

Thanks.

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Dave Bugg · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 182

tom_murphy@comcast.net wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I'm thinking about mounting a largish (50") plasma in a situation
> where I would like to have occasional access to space behind the TV.
> I've looked around for a while but I can find any mounts that would
> allow the TV to swing away similar to opening a door. I realize that
> this would have to be very strong and might be rather pricey, but at
> this point I'm not sure if such a bracket exists. Any ideas?

Google works wonders

http://www.bestbuyplasma.com/Plasma/Product.asp_X_Sku_Y_PMA772

--
Dave
www.davebbq.com

T Shadow · Joined: 30 Oct 2007 Posts: 21

wrote in message@z24g2000prh.googlegroups.com...
> Hello all,
>
> I'm thinking about mounting a largish (50") plasma in a situation
> where I would like to have occasional access to space behind the TV.
> I've looked around for a while but I can find any mounts that would
> allow the TV to swing away similar to opening a door. I realize that
> this would have to be very strong and might be rather pricey, but at
> this point I'm not sure if such a bracket exists. Any ideas?
>
> I'm very handy, so I would also be interested in hearing about any
> successful DIY approaches.
>
> Thanks.
>

When you think about swinging the TV think about all the cables attached to
it too. Possibly more of a problem than the mount. Good Luck.

tom_murphy · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 5

On Nov 8, 10:59 am, "Dave Bugg" wrote:
> tom_mur...@comcast.net wrote:
> > Hello all,
>
> > I'm thinking about mounting a largish (50") plasma in a situation
> > where I would like to have occasional access to space behind the TV.
> > I've looked around for a while but I can find any mounts that would
> > allow the TV to swing away similar to opening a door. I realize that
> > this would have to be very strong and might be rather pricey, but at
> > this point I'm not sure if such a bracket exists. Any ideas?
>
> Google works wonders
>
> http://www.bestbuyplasma.com/Plasma/Product.asp_X_Sku_Y_PMA772
>
> --
> Davewww.davebbq.com

Yes it does work wonders. It worked for me finding a bunch of brackets
just like that which are not what I need. I'm looking for something
that opens like a door (hinge on the side) and leaves clear access to
the space behind. Should have been more descriptive in my OP.

Cable-wise, I'm thinking one HDMI and a power cord.

Kuskokwim · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 20

On Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:50:17 -0800, tom_murphy@comcast.net wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I'm thinking about mounting a largish (50") plasma in a situation
> where I would like to have occasional access to space behind the TV.
> I've looked around for a while but I can find any mounts that would
> allow the TV to swing away similar to opening a door. I realize that
> this would have to be very strong and might be rather pricey, but at
> this point I'm not sure if such a bracket exists. Any ideas?
>
> I'm very handy, so I would also be interested in hearing about any
> successful DIY approaches.
>
> Thanks.
Wouldn't two pieces of plywood and a piano hinge work? Make them open like
a book.

Phisherman · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 472

On Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:50:17 -0800, tom_murphy@comcast.net wrote:

>Hello all,
>
>I'm thinking about mounting a largish (50") plasma in a situation
>where I would like to have occasional access to space behind the TV.
>I've looked around for a while but I can find any mounts that would
>allow the TV to swing away similar to opening a door. I realize that
>this would have to be very strong and might be rather pricey, but at
>this point I'm not sure if such a bracket exists. Any ideas?
>
>I'm very handy, so I would also be interested in hearing about any
>successful DIY approaches.
>
>Thanks.

I saw one on This Old House. They are very nice, but make sure you
are sitting down before you see the cost.

tom_murphy · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 5

On Nov 8, 5:17 pm, Kuskokwim wrote:
> On Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:50:17 -0800, tom_mur...@comcast.net wrote:
> > Hello all,
>
> > I'm thinking about mounting a largish (50") plasma in a situation
> > where I would like to have occasional access to space behind the TV.
> > I've looked around for a while but I can find any mounts that would
> > allow the TV to swing away similar to opening a door. I realize that
> > this would have to be very strong and might be rather pricey, but at
> > this point I'm not sure if such a bracket exists. Any ideas?
>
> > I'm very handy, so I would also be interested in hearing about any
> > successful DIY approaches.
>
> > Thanks.
>
> Wouldn't two pieces of plywood and a piano hinge work? Make them open like
> a book.

Yes, I'm thinking about something like that. I don't know the load
ratings of piano hinges, but it would likely have to be very large
because that's a lot of weight to be cantilevered that way. It would
work very well for a "swing-up" approach.

MrSanRamon · Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 1

On Nov 12, 3:28 pm, tom_mur...@comcast.net wrote:
I don't know the load
> ratings of piano hinges, but it would likely have to be very large

I think the limiting factor of load carrying is the attachment of the
hinge into the base material(s)...not the hinge its self.

Robert

tom_murphy · Joined: 04 Aug 2007 Posts: 5

On Nov 13, 2:04 pm, MrSanRamon wrote:
> On Nov 12, 3:28 pm, tom_mur...@comcast.net wrote:
> I don't know the load
>
> > ratings of piano hinges, but it would likely have to be very large
>
> I think the limiting factor of load carrying is the attachment of the
> hinge into the base material(s)...not the hinge its self.
>
> Robert

That's certainly the case with most hinges, but less so (I would
think) with a piano hinge because the load is distributed well with
very many mounting points in both members.

T Shadow · Joined: 30 Oct 2007 Posts: 21

wrote in message@y27g2000pre.googlegroups.com...
> On Nov 13, 2:04 pm, MrSanRamon wrote:
> > On Nov 12, 3:28 pm, tom_mur...@comcast.net wrote:
> > I don't know the load
> >
> > > ratings of piano hinges, but it would likely have to be very large
> >
> > I think the limiting factor of load carrying is the attachment of the
> > hinge into the base material(s)...not the hinge its self.
> >
> > Robert
>
> That's certainly the case with most hinges, but less so (I would
> think) with a piano hinge because the load is distributed well with
> very many mounting points in both members.
>

Piano hinge doesn't have a large area for attaching. A lot of small screws
is ideal for a nice looking lid when used with hardwood but may not be when
you need to use large screws to mount into studs under the wall. Several big
pins might be easier to lube too. If your not going to use it much that may
never be a problem. One long piano hinge will probably be more expensive.

Not saying it couldn't be used but their usually is a reason certain types
of hardware are used for different situations. Anyone have a front door
attached with piano hinge?

Kuskokwim · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 20

On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:28:35 -0800, tom_murphy@comcast.net wrote:

> On Nov 8, 5:17 pm, Kuskokwim wrote:
>> On Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:50:17 -0800, tom_mur...@comcast.net wrote:

>> Wouldn't two pieces of plywood and a piano hinge work? Make them open like
>> a book.
>
> Yes, I'm thinking about something like that. I don't know the load
> ratings of piano hinges, but it would likely have to be very large
> because that's a lot of weight to be cantilevered that way. It would
> work very well for a "swing-up" approach.

Ask your question at alt.home.repair. They are very helpful. You will
probably get a lot of replies. Some of the people there are very
knowledgeable. Some, as in all newsgroups, are idiots, but you will be able
to tell who they are.

Mention the piano hinge idea. Somebody there will probably know weight
capacities. Make sure you give the dimensions and weight of your TV.

mike · Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 1

On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:28:35 -0800, tom_murphy@comcast.net wrote:

>On Nov 8, 5:17 pm, Kuskokwim wrote:
>> On Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:50:17 -0800, tom_mur...@comcast.net wrote:
>> > Hello all,
>>
>> > I'm thinking about mounting a largish (50") plasma in a situation
>> > where I would like to have occasional access to space behind the TV.
>> > I've looked around for a while but I can find any mounts that would
>> > allow the TV to swing away similar to opening a door. I realize that
>> > this would have to be very strong and might be rather pricey, but at
>> > this point I'm not sure if such a bracket exists. Any ideas?
>>

Try this (a bit pricey):

http://www.racksandstands.com/Draper-233003-DR1034.html

AZ Nomad · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 165

On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:08:38 -0600, mike wrote:

>On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:28:35 -0800, tom_murphy@comcast.net wrote:

>>On Nov 8, 5:17 pm, Kuskokwim wrote:
>>> On Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:50:17 -0800, tom_mur...@comcast.net wrote:
>>> > Hello all,
>>>
>>> > I'm thinking about mounting a largish (50") plasma in a situation
>>> > where I would like to have occasional access to space behind the TV.
>>> > I've looked around for a while but I can find any mounts that would
>>> > allow the TV to swing away similar to opening a door. I realize that
>>> > this would have to be very strong and might be rather pricey, but at
>>> > this point I'm not sure if such a bracket exists. Any ideas?
>>>

>Try this (a bit pricey):

>http://www.racksandstands.com/Draper-233003-DR1034.html

I've had good results w/ http://www.mountsdirect.com/, once for a swinging
mount and another time for a fixed cheapo mount.

The swinging mount was a Peerless PLA50 articulating arm mount.

Gandalf · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 28

tom_murphy@comcast.net wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I'm thinking about mounting a largish (50") plasma in a situation
> where I would like to have occasional access to space behind the TV.
> I've looked around for a while but I can find any mounts that would
> allow the TV to swing away similar to opening a door. I realize that
> this would have to be very strong and might be rather pricey, but at
> this point I'm not sure if such a bracket exists. Any ideas?
>
> I'm very handy, so I would also be interested in hearing about any
> successful DIY approaches.
>
> Thanks.
>

Something like the Peerless PLA60-UNLP-GB?

http://www.peerlessmounts.com/dyn/Products/BrowseProduct.aspx/productId/164324/categoryID/195/u/T

Extends out to 32.4"

MSRP of $561, but it's available from Amazon for $283.36

Phisherman · Joined: 01 Aug 2007 Posts: 472

On Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:02:09 GMT, Gandalf
wrote:

>tom_murphy@comcast.net wrote:
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I'm thinking about mounting a largish (50") plasma in a situation
>> where I would like to have occasional access to space behind the TV.
>> I've looked around for a while but I can find any mounts that would
>> allow the TV to swing away similar to opening a door. I realize that
>> this would have to be very strong and might be rather pricey, but at
>> this point I'm not sure if such a bracket exists. Any ideas?
>>
>> I'm very handy, so I would also be interested in hearing about any
>> successful DIY approaches.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>
>Something like the Peerless PLA60-UNLP-GB?
>
>http://www.peerlessmounts.com/dyn/Products/BrowseProduct.aspx/productId/164324/categoryID/195/u/T
>
>Extends out to 32.4"
>
>MSRP of $561, but it's available from Amazon for $283.36

That MSRP price is unreal. Makes me wonder about marketing. To
justify such a cost, I can hear a dealer scare tactic, "You just
bought a $3500 plasma set and this ($300) mount will prevent it from
falling onto the floor." I made a stronger custom plasma mount from
2x4s for 1/10 that cost. Since I can do chin-ups on it, it's strong
enough for my HDTV.