Make sure you don’t drill down on the pipe, but through the side of the pipe. On each of the sides of your frame drill a hole approximately 8” down from your elbow. You will now have an upside down U that is your frame. Into the opposite end of that elbow thread your last 10ft section of galvanized pipe. On the end of the 10 ft section of galvanized piping that you just threaded add the second 90 degree elbow. Thread another 10 ft section of galvanized pipe into the opposite end of the elbow you just threaded. Take one 10 ft section of galvanized pipe and thread a 90 degree elbow onto one end. In our scenario these pipes will be 10 feet apart. Our frame will be made out of galvanized pipe and in order to keep that upright we will need to insert the 1” PVC pipe into the ground 2 feet deep at the points on the lawn where the width of the frame will be placed. You will need to find a 10 ft long section in your yard that also has 10 ft high clearance. – Qty 8: Wire clamps for 3/32 inch Plastic coated wire rope – Qty 4: 3/32 inch Plastic coated wire rope approximate 2 ft sections – Qty 4: Eye hook with threaded shank with nut – Qty 2: ½” 90 degree threaded galvanized pipe elbows – Qty 3: 10 foot sections of half inch galvanized pipe with threaded ends This is where an easy DIY project will provide you with the perfect screen. Now that your projector and sound is figured out you need to get a movie screen set up. Projectors have different outputs on the rear and one option is using audio out to an external sound system like a surround sound or old boom box, which is what we used. Of course most projectors will come with built in speakers, but since you are outdoors you may need louder sound for all of your guests to enjoy the movie. Once you have settled on a projector you may be wondering how to set up your audio. A high lumen value (brightness) will allow you to see images in brighter rooms, which is helpful for outdoor viewing when you want to start your movie before nightfall. A high resolution number will allow you to stretch the image on a larger screen without losing clarity. When you are searching for a projector, make sure to pay attention to resolution and brightness. For a typical user that wants to have occasional movie nights I found that this projector was the best bet for quality and price point. There are a wide variety of projectors out on the market and they range in prices, but most are on the high end side. Here is what you will need to achieve the perfect outdoor movie night. It’s so nice to transform your backyard with cozy blankets, a hot cocoa station and a very simple DIY movie screen with it’s own frame and a projector and you are in business! Fall is the perfect season to host an outdoor movie night in your backyard! It’s that time of year when outdoor furniture is still outside and it gets dark earlier than the summer which means your little kiddos can enjoy the movie night as well.
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