Rolling Thunder stole my thunder. You need to erect a base that you can mount your bracket to. Use the 2x4, and possibly a 1x12 to get the base you need to screw the bracket into. This will due you fine. Also, buy one of these.
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dang, I wish the forum wouldn't do that that to links Wall mounts at monoprice are very high quality and most are less than 20 bucks.
Well, Christmas completed the room. I gotta get some pics posted, but I opted for an entertainment center instead. Kinda took tirk's original idea. But like I said, I'm gonna get some pics up later.
