Comments on: How to Build a HUGE Whiteboard for $50 http://www.techdarkside.com/how-to-build-a-huge-whiteboard-for-50 Struggles of a Self-Taught Coder Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Tabitha http://www.techdarkside.com/how-to-build-a-huge-whiteboard-for-50/comment-page-1#comment-17410 Tabitha Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:00:49 +0000 http://www.techdarkside.com/?p=85#comment-17410 I have an awesome idea for a dry erase board that is more functional than you would think it to be. It is super strong!!! It is not only good for writing on. You can also do acrobatics and stunts off of it!! No kidding. You can also call these things acroboards if you want. The Hebrew name for it is Mizbe’ach Ha Rikud which means “Altar of the Dance” I created a dance concept that centers around it. It is just like the one in my high school with one of those big solid wood frames on it. I fell in love with the ones in my high school and I decided to come up with a way to build for home because I just loved them. Sadly, I haven’t been able to build a big one yet because no room in my house is big enough for it!!! Here is how you would build it. I repeat: This is only for serious geeks and dancers/tricksters out there who have a big enough room in their house and want a multifunctional space. A basement that has a wall with no windows on one side is the best place for it. You got to have a haert for it. You need: 12 2X4X10′ planks 4 1X4X10′ planks (for the barre thing) 2 White tileboard panels 2 4′X4′ cork panels (for the ends or “wings”) A whole lot of .75″ quarter round or stop moulding for the inside of the frame; this is what holds the panels in the main frame. 4″ hex bolt screws for mounting it 1.25″ X.25″and .75″X.25″ flat moulding (for the barre thing) Gorilla Glue Wood Finish and wax or polyurethane 42” oriental spanner piece for the middle (this holds the two whiteboard panels together) How to build it: 1. Take one 2X4, measure it at 8′ and make forty five degree angles on both ends pointing towards each other like this: / \ 2. Take another 2X4, measure it at 8′ and make forty five degree angles on each end going parallel like this: / / 3. Do this for the bottom two pieces and the top two pieces. 4. Take two 2X4’s, measure them at 4′ and make forty five degree angles on both ends pointing towards each other like this: / \ These are the side pieces. 5. Now for something challenging. Take one 2X4, measure it at 42” and cut it straight down the middle on its big side. These two pieces will function as the interior posts between the whiteboard panels and the wings. 6. Take four 2X4’s, measure them at 4’ and make forty five degree angles on both ends going parallel like this \ \ These make up the wings of the board. 7. Take a 1X4, measure it at 4’ on each end and make a forty five degree angle one only one end like this\ These two pieces go on the wing pieces. 8. Take the two 4’ 2X4 pieces used for the base (That is the bottom of the board) and the two 4’ 1X4 pieces, line up the 1X4 with the angle on the 2X4 so that they meet flush together forming one angle like this \ Measure .5” out from the back of the 2X4 so that there is a .5” gap. This is so the wing boards can fit into the frame. Put some gorilla glue in between the two pieces and let it dry for about 12 hours. Do this for the other 1X4 and 2X4 piece. Now you have the two wing pieces for the base of the board complete. 9. Take one 1X4, measure it at 8’ and make forty five degree angles on each end like this / \ Take another 1X4 measure it at 8’ and make forty five degree angles on each end like this / / These pieces are similar to the 2X4 pieces. 10. Take the first set of 8’ 2X4 pieces (make sure that the angles interlock in the middle forming angles on each end like this: / \ The angle in the middle should be like this /) This will be the main base of the board. 11. Take the 1X4 and the 2X4 with angles like this / \ and line them up so that they form to flush angles like this / \ Measure .5 inches at the back of the 2X4. There should now be a .5’ gap. This is to hold the whiteboard panels in the frame. Put some gorilla glue between the two pieces and let it dry for about 12 hours. Do this for the other two pieces with angles like this / / Now you have the main base of the board complete. 12. Now for some challenge. Take all of the top pieces (make sure that the angles interlock together all the way across with angles on each end like this \ / Measure .5” all the way down the top on the inside of the frame. Take the .75” stop moulding and measure four pieces to match the angles of all of the top pieces. Affix this to each of the top pieces with some gorilla glue and let it dry for about 12 hours. Now the top pieces of the board are complete. 13. Take the two side pieces with angles like this / \ and measure .5” on the inside of the frame. Take the .75” stop moulding and measure it to the inside of the frame. Make forty five degree angles on each end that match the angles of the two side pieces. Affix these to the two side pieces with some gorilla glue and let it dry for 12 hours. Now you have the side pieces of the board complete. 14. Take the two 42” interior 2×4 pieces (the small ones) and measure .5” on both sides of each of the 2X4 pieces. Take the .75” stop moulding and measure it to fit the pieces for both sides. There should be four pieces of stop moulding here. Affix them to each side of the 2X4 pieces with some gorilla glue and let them dry for 12 hours. Now you have the interior pieces of the board complete. 15. Now take the base pieces that have the barre mounted on them. Take the 1.25”X.25” flat moulding and measure it to fit each of the base pieces. The angles on them need to match up with the angles of the base pieces. You may wish to make angles on the ends of the pieces on the wings like this / \ Line each of these four pieces up at the back of the barre. Affix the pieces to the barre with gorilla glue and let them dry for 12 hours. 16. Take the .75”X.25” flat moulding and measure it to fit each of the four base pieces. The angles on them should match the angles of the four base pieces. You may wish to make forty five degree angles on the pieces with the wings like this / \ Line each of the four pieces up at the front of the barre. Affix the pieces to the barre with gorilla glue and let them dry for 12 hours. 17. Take a piece of the 1.25”X.25” flat moulding and measure it to fit the sides of the barre. You may wish to make angles on the ends of the pieces like this / \ Affix these pieces to the barre with gorilla glue and let them dry for 12 hours. Now you have the first part of the barre complete. 18. Line the base pieces up again so that the angles interlock together. Take the .75” stop moulding and measure to fit the base pieces. The angles on them should match the angles of the base pieces. Take these four pieces and line them up at the back of the barre. Affix them to the barre with some gorilla glue and let them dry for 12 hours. Now you should have the entire frame of the board complete. 19. Now all that is left is to stain and finish the board. Mounting the Board This is a challenging and tedious thing to do. The best thing to do here is assemble the frame of the board together on the ground. Then measure around the frame starting with a mark at the edge of the base 16” You will need to measure and make marks every 16” this is house standard. A mark has to be on the angle break, skip it and measure another 16” Do this all the way around the frame including the side pieces and the interior pieces. Now you will need to measure on the wall every 16” to account for the mounting holes on the board. Mount up the board with the 4” hex bolts. As you mount up the frame set the whiteboard panels in the frame, brace them with the interior pieces and put the wing boards up. Then put up the side pieces followed by the top. You will need more than one person to do this. If the side pieces or interior pieces don’t fit up like the rest of the frame, you may wish to put the pieces together with magnetic tape or paint. A more permanent though not recommended solution would be to apply glue to the corners of the side pieces and the ends of the interior pieces. Do not do this if you want the board to remain portable. You may wish to put some wood plugs in the holes where the hex bolts. Put the 42” spanner piece in the middle of the board and there you have it. You are ready to take a spin on it. Have some fun. See what you can do on the thing If you want to see what the board will look like, take a look at this. This is from my school. http://www.kernersvillenc.com/gallery/Education-Grant-Presentations/2005_education_grant_163 It will look exactly like this when it is complete and mounted up. Pretty nice ehh? This is not for anyone who just wants something simple. This takes some time to build. It is super sturdy when it is mounted up. It is built for play and action. It is very pretty for those who like the vintage look and feel. Some extra things you can put on it are a map track and a theatre curtain for added appeal. Please let me know if anyone has done this: tam_caii06@yahoo.com I have an awesome idea for a dry erase board that is more functional than you would think it to be. It is super strong!!! It is not only good for writing on. You can also do acrobatics and stunts off of it!! No kidding. You can also call these things acroboards if you want. The Hebrew name for it is Mizbe’ach Ha Rikud which means “Altar of the Dance” I created a dance concept that centers around it. It is just like the one in my high school with one of those big solid wood frames on it. I fell in love with the ones in my high school and I decided to come up with a way to build for home because I just loved them. Sadly, I haven’t been able to build a big one yet because no room in my house is big enough for it!!! Here is how you would build it. I repeat: This is only for serious geeks and dancers/tricksters out there who have a big enough room in their house and want a multifunctional space. A basement that has a wall with no windows on one side is the best place for it. You got to have a haert for it. You need:

12 2X4X10′ planks
4 1X4X10′ planks (for the barre thing)
2 White tileboard panels
2 4′X4′ cork panels (for the ends or “wings”)
A whole lot of .75″ quarter round or stop moulding for the inside of the frame; this is what holds the panels in the main frame.
4″ hex bolt screws for mounting it
1.25″ X.25″and .75″X.25″ flat moulding (for the barre thing)
Gorilla Glue
Wood Finish and wax or polyurethane
42” oriental spanner piece for the middle (this holds the two whiteboard panels together)

How to build it:

1. Take one 2X4, measure it at 8′ and make forty five degree angles on both ends pointing towards each other like this: / \
2. Take another 2X4, measure it at 8′ and make forty five degree angles on each end going parallel like this: / /
3. Do this for the bottom two pieces and the top two pieces.
4. Take two 2X4’s, measure them at 4′ and make forty five degree angles on both ends pointing towards each other like this: / \ These are the side pieces.
5. Now for something challenging. Take one 2X4, measure it at 42” and cut it straight down the middle on its big side. These two pieces will function as the interior posts between the whiteboard panels and the wings.
6. Take four 2X4’s, measure them at 4’ and make forty five degree angles on both ends going parallel like this \ \ These make up the wings of the board.
7. Take a 1X4, measure it at 4’ on each end and make a forty five degree angle one only one end like this\ These two pieces go on the wing pieces.
8. Take the two 4’ 2X4 pieces used for the base (That is the bottom of the board) and the two 4’ 1X4 pieces, line up the 1X4 with the angle on the 2X4 so that they meet flush together forming one angle like this \ Measure .5” out from the back of the 2X4 so that there is a .5” gap. This is so the wing boards can fit into the frame. Put some gorilla glue in between the two pieces and let it dry for about 12 hours. Do this for the other 1X4 and 2X4 piece. Now you have the two wing pieces for the base of the board complete.
9. Take one 1X4, measure it at 8’ and make forty five degree angles on each end like this / \ Take another 1X4 measure it at 8’ and make forty five degree angles on each end like this / / These pieces are similar to the 2X4 pieces.
10. Take the first set of 8’ 2X4 pieces (make sure that the angles interlock in the middle forming angles on each end like this: / \ The angle in the middle should be like this /) This will be the main base of the board.
11. Take the 1X4 and the 2X4 with angles like this / \ and line them up so that they form to flush angles like this / \ Measure .5 inches at the back of the 2X4. There should now be a .5’ gap. This is to hold the whiteboard panels in the frame. Put some gorilla glue between the two pieces and let it dry for about 12 hours. Do this for the other two pieces with angles like this / / Now you have the main base of the board complete.
12. Now for some challenge. Take all of the top pieces (make sure that the angles interlock together all the way across with angles on each end like this \ / Measure .5” all the way down the top on the inside of the frame. Take the .75” stop moulding and measure four pieces to match the angles of all of the top pieces. Affix this to each of the top pieces with some gorilla glue and let it dry for about 12 hours. Now the top pieces of the board are complete.
13. Take the two side pieces with angles like this / \ and measure .5” on the inside of the frame. Take the .75” stop moulding and measure it to the inside of the frame. Make forty five degree angles on each end that match the angles of the two side pieces. Affix these to the two side pieces with some gorilla glue and let it dry for 12 hours. Now you have the side pieces of the board complete.
14. Take the two 42” interior 2×4 pieces (the small ones) and measure .5” on both sides of each of the 2X4 pieces. Take the .75” stop moulding and measure it to fit the pieces for both sides. There should be four pieces of stop moulding here. Affix them to each side of the 2X4 pieces with some gorilla glue and let them dry for 12 hours. Now you have the interior pieces of the board complete.
15. Now take the base pieces that have the barre mounted on them. Take the 1.25”X.25” flat moulding and measure it to fit each of the base pieces. The angles on them need to match up with the angles of the base pieces. You may wish to make angles on the ends of the pieces on the wings like this / \ Line each of these four pieces up at the back of the barre. Affix the pieces to the barre with gorilla glue and let them dry for 12 hours.
16. Take the .75”X.25” flat moulding and measure it to fit each of the four base pieces. The angles on them should match the angles of the four base pieces. You may wish to make forty five degree angles on the pieces with the wings like this / \ Line each of the four pieces up at the front of the barre. Affix the pieces to the barre with gorilla glue and let them dry for 12 hours.
17. Take a piece of the 1.25”X.25” flat moulding and measure it to fit the sides of the barre. You may wish to make angles on the ends of the pieces like this / \ Affix these pieces to the barre with gorilla glue and let them dry for 12 hours. Now you have the first part of the barre complete.
18. Line the base pieces up again so that the angles interlock together. Take the .75” stop moulding and measure to fit the base pieces. The angles on them should match the angles of the base pieces. Take these four pieces and line them up at the back of the barre. Affix them to the barre with some gorilla glue and let them dry for 12 hours. Now you should have the entire frame of the board complete.
19. Now all that is left is to stain and finish the board.

Mounting the Board

This is a challenging and tedious thing to do. The best thing to do here is assemble the frame of the board together on the ground. Then measure around the frame starting with a mark at the edge of the base 16” You will need to measure and make marks every 16” this is house standard. A mark has to be on the angle break, skip it and measure another 16” Do this all the way around the frame including the side pieces and the interior pieces.

Now you will need to measure on the wall every 16” to account for the mounting holes on the board. Mount up the board with the 4” hex bolts. As you mount up the frame set the whiteboard panels in the frame, brace them with the interior pieces and put the wing boards up. Then put up the side pieces followed by the top. You will need more than one person to do this. If the side pieces or interior pieces don’t fit up like the rest of the frame, you may wish to put the pieces together with magnetic tape or paint. A more permanent though not recommended solution would be to apply glue to the corners of the side pieces and the ends of the interior pieces. Do not do this if you want the board to remain portable. You may wish to put some wood plugs in the holes where the hex bolts. Put the 42” spanner piece in the middle of the board and there you have it. You are ready to take a spin on it. Have some fun. See what you can do on the thing

If you want to see what the board will look like, take a look at this. This is from my school.

http://www.kernersvillenc.com/gallery/Education-Grant-Presentations/2005_education_grant_163

It will look exactly like this when it is complete and mounted up. Pretty nice ehh? This is not for anyone who just wants something simple. This takes some time to build. It is super sturdy when it is mounted up. It is built for play and action. It is very pretty for those who like the vintage look and feel.

Some extra things you can put on it are a map track and a theatre curtain for added appeal.

Please let me know if anyone has done this: tam_caii06@yahoo.com

]]> By: Every office needs a whiteboard « VisionBridge http://www.techdarkside.com/how-to-build-a-huge-whiteboard-for-50/comment-page-1#comment-17401 Every office needs a whiteboard « VisionBridge Sat, 16 Oct 2010 04:16:30 +0000 http://www.techdarkside.com/?p=85#comment-17401 [...] own huge whiteboard space to create innovative ideas for your business…for less than $50! Click here to find out how and be sure to let me know your [...] [...] own huge whiteboard space to create innovative ideas for your business…for less than $50! Click here to find out how and be sure to let me know your [...]

]]> By: shalley http://www.techdarkside.com/how-to-build-a-huge-whiteboard-for-50/comment-page-1#comment-17332 shalley Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:38:02 +0000 http://www.techdarkside.com/?p=85#comment-17332 ear Sir or Madam,I am an professional interactive whiteboard manufacturer in China and I am looking for distributors and agents.The brief introduction of our interactive whitebaord:Interactive whiteboard is a PC based input equipment, which, when connected with projector and PC,can realized functions such as writing , noting, drawing geometric , editing, printing and storing.Interactive whiteboard will become mainstream equipment for teaching, meeting, remote education and information exchange in the future.If you are interested please reply my Email or add my MSN:shalleychen@hotmail.comLooking forward to receiving your early reply.Wish you a good luck in your business.Best Regards,shalley.Hebei NANHAO Information Industry Co., Ltd. Add: Changming South Street No.458,Hengshui,Heibei province,China TEL:+86-318-2335086 FAX:+86-318-2335002Web:www.nhboard.net.MSN：shalleychen@hotmail.com ear Sir or Madam,I am an professional interactive whiteboard manufacturer in China and I am looking for distributors and agents.The brief introduction of our interactive whitebaord:Interactive whiteboard is a PC based input equipment, which, when connected with projector and PC,can realized functions such as writing , noting, drawing geometric , editing, printing and storing.Interactive whiteboard will become mainstream equipment for teaching, meeting, remote education and information exchange in the future.If you are interested please reply my Email or add my MSN:shalleychen@hotmail.comLooking forward to receiving your early reply.Wish you a good luck in your business.Best Regards,shalley.Hebei NANHAO Information Industry Co., Ltd.
Add: Changming South Street No.458,Hengshui,Heibei province,China
TEL:+86-318-2335086
FAX:+86-318-2335002Web:www.nhboard.net.MSN：shalleychen@hotmail.com

]]> By: How to Build a HUGE Whiteboard for $50 « Jason Smith http://www.techdarkside.com/how-to-build-a-huge-whiteboard-for-50/comment-page-1#comment-17256 How to Build a HUGE Whiteboard for $50 « Jason Smith Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:32:29 +0000 http://www.techdarkside.com/?p=85#comment-17256 [...] How to Build a HUGE Whiteboard for $50 Posted in Uncategorized by jasonsmith on July 20, 2010 How to Build a HUGE Whiteboard for $50. [...] [...] How to Build a HUGE Whiteboard for $50 Posted in Uncategorized by jasonsmith on July 20, 2010 How to Build a HUGE Whiteboard for $50. [...]

]]> By: Annette A. Penney http://www.techdarkside.com/how-to-build-a-huge-whiteboard-for-50/comment-page-1#comment-16412 Annette A. Penney Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:14:35 +0000 http://www.techdarkside.com/?p=85#comment-16412 This is a great post! My daughter started her own business (biz student in university) and wanted a whiteboard for Christmas but they're SOOO costly. This way I can make her a HUGE one and she'll be thrilled! Thank you so much for this. This is a great post! My daughter started her own business (biz student in university) and wanted a whiteboard for Christmas but they're SOOO costly. This way I can make her a HUGE one and she'll be thrilled! Thank you so much for this.

]]> By: Ellen http://www.techdarkside.com/how-to-build-a-huge-whiteboard-for-50/comment-page-1#comment-16232 Ellen Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:05:36 +0000 http://www.techdarkside.com/?p=85#comment-16232 we are interactive whiteboard manufacturer and educational lab software developer in China. our web: <a href="http://www.frentec.cn" target="_blank">www.frentec.cn</a> Interactive whiteboard classifications: portable system; front-mount system; wall mounted system; projector mounted system; rear projection system. Lab software ( for middle school and high middle school) : maths, chemistry, physics. If any one interested in interactive whiteboard and lab software, please add my MSN: luoxiping2004@hotmail.com, Skype: luoxiping2004 we are interactive whiteboard manufacturer and educational lab software developer in China. our web: http://www.frentec.cn
Interactive whiteboard classifications: portable system; front-mount system; wall mounted system; projector mounted system; rear projection system.
Lab software ( for middle school and high middle school) : maths, chemistry, physics.
If any one interested in interactive whiteboard and lab software, please add my MSN: luoxiping2004@hotmail.com, Skype: luoxiping2004

]]> By: Dave Ritchie http://www.techdarkside.com/how-to-build-a-huge-whiteboard-for-50/comment-page-1#comment-16225 Dave Ritchie Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:12:27 +0000 http://www.techdarkside.com/?p=85#comment-16225 If you put Turtle Wax on this prior to writing on it, it will prevent a lot of grime pickup (I got this idea from an article at Bell Labs)... If you put Turtle Wax on this prior to writing on it, it will prevent a lot of grime pickup (I got this idea from an article at Bell Labs)…

]]> By: melissa http://www.techdarkside.com/how-to-build-a-huge-whiteboard-for-50/comment-page-1#comment-16165 melissa Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:28:39 +0000 http://www.techdarkside.com/?p=85#comment-16165 Another way you can make a whiteboard is... Go to home depot and buy whiteboard paint for 32 dollars. And then go home and put the paint on your wall or surface you want it on and wait for it to dry! easier ad much cheaper!!! Hope i Helped! Have fun with your new whiteboard!! :D Another way you can make a whiteboard is…
Go to home depot and buy whiteboard paint for 32 dollars. And then go home and put the paint on your wall or surface you want it on and wait for it to dry! easier ad much cheaper!!!

Hope i Helped! Have fun with your new whiteboard!! :D

]]> By: Every office needs a whiteboard « Organize 2 Optimize http://www.techdarkside.com/how-to-build-a-huge-whiteboard-for-50/comment-page-1#comment-16144 Every office needs a whiteboard « Organize 2 Optimize Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:37:58 +0000 http://www.techdarkside.com/?p=85#comment-16144 [...] own huge whiteboard space to create innovative ideas for your business…for less than $50!  Click here to find out how and be sure to let me know your [...] [...] own huge whiteboard space to create innovative ideas for your business…for less than $50!  Click here to find out how and be sure to let me know your [...]

]]> By: mutaz http://www.techdarkside.com/how-to-build-a-huge-whiteboard-for-50/comment-page-1#comment-16105 mutaz Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:02:27 +0000 http://www.techdarkside.com/?p=85#comment-16105 dear Sir, first of all i would like to thank you a lot for this great information, iam student at the american university _girne north of cyprus, and i am graduating within 5 months, and i have project about the magnetic interactive whiteboard, if you dont mind Sir supplying me with some information about this project , because i looked hardly to get some informations about the michanism of the IWB but the magentic one i couldnt find anything. Sir kindly iam asking you if you can supply me with any idea of bulding this interactive magnetic whiteboard,or how it works, on this email address (mshannag84@hotmail.com) yours truely . thanks a lot dear Sir,
first of all i would like to thank you a lot for this great information, iam student at the american university _girne north of cyprus, and i am graduating within 5 months, and i have project about the magnetic interactive whiteboard, if you dont mind Sir supplying me with some information about this project , because i looked hardly to get some informations about the michanism of the IWB but the magentic one i couldnt find anything. Sir kindly iam asking you if you can supply me with any idea of bulding this interactive magnetic whiteboard,or how it works, on this email address (mshannag84@hotmail.com)
yours truely .
thanks a lot

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