On Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:06:46 GMT, Phisherman wrote:


>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.

I'm curious: how did you implement a swing away function with 2x4's?

Sounds to me like your 2x4 solution is equal to a $65 tv mount and more
expensive when you factor in labor.

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