How Do You Make A Projector Mount?
A projector mount secures and suspends a projector to the ceiling so it is out of the way. Most LCD projectors can attach to mounts through mounting holes on their frame. Projector mounts can run a few hundred dollars, but a skilled handyman can make a projector mount with pipe, flanges and a sturdy plate material. You’ll need to make sure everything is securely connected to support your projector. Know in advance the exact position to put the mount in your house. This includes not just the spot on the ceiling but the height at which the projector will hang. This is easier if the projector has an adjustable lens. Cut a sheet of sturdy material, like steel, plywood or lexan, into the shape and size of the projector’s surface. Trace this shape on paper first, including marks where the projector’s mounting holes are and use this template to cut out the mounting plate and drill the mounting holes into it. Connect a steel pipe to flanges on each end that will securely fit the pipe. The pipe
