Good idea is not so good.

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

Won't a canoe block the TV?

The TV sits in the Canoe.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by Z-man

I would suggest something like LeMans, Grand Prix, or Ford vs. Ferrari.

I'd suggest Boogie Nights

[sc_rufctr]

Guys this is the easiest/simplest fix. Move the hinge to the right side of the cover. It will then open against the existing brick wall. Problem solved without spending a dime.

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

I really like that setup but I would have put the piano hinge on the right side.

Have you thought about using an articulated mount for the TV so you can pull it out and angle it as needed? I recently installed on for a friend and it worked out great.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

Won't a canoe block the TV?

ROLFMAO!

You caught me off guard with that one. Thank goodness I wasn't drinking anything.

LOL, still laughing.

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Guys this is the easiest/simplest fix. Move the hinge to the right side of the cover. It will then open against the existing brick wall. Problem solved without spending a dime.

A bi-fold opening to the right was originally considered but ultimately dismissed.

The wall faces East so gets full sun from 7am till 3 pm.

It’s TX, the sun is brutally strong which is something you may have familiarity with where you live.

Flipping up should keep the glare off and mitigate weird shadows from the pergola awning.

[KFC911]

One rope (tied to the handle), one small pulley centered behind the 3rd cross piece, and one tie-off on the side. And hire a pool boy with the $$$ I saved ya

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by KC911

One rope (tied to the handle), one small pulley centered behind the 3rd cross piece, and one tie-off on the side. And hire a pool boy with the $$$ I saved ya

I am the pool boy. At least for the first summer.

I've never had to maintain a pool before and I'm one of those people that insists on knowing how to do the job that I would hire someone else to do.

How else am I to know whether or not the pool really needs a blinker fluid top off.

[911 Rod]

What about an arm/hinge that hold the table up like on this chair, but for both sides. Ya, you'd still probably need a big stick.

[stomachmonkey]

Some reference for all those suggesting the pole method. Yes it will work but it’s less than ideal.

It’s hard to understand just how big and high off the ground this thing is.

My wife, who needs to be able to open it without me.

She’s 5’1”

[stomachmonkey]

And a gratuitous yard pic.

Still a work in progress, running more power throughout the yard today.

The pool is a party pool. We noticed whenever we went to other peoples homes for pool parties the adults all stand around the sides and no one really swims.

This pool is 4.5 ft at its deepest so even my wife can walk across the whole thing with a cocktail in hand.

Far left is the tanning ledge, far right the jacuzzi. In between them is a love seat. The coping around the tanning ledge is bar height so you can stand in the pool and have a place to put a drink.

Mid left is a 4x4 stone table that seats 8-10 on all 4 sides. We sit there in the evenings and play board games.

Across from that is the waterfall, off in this pic, with a bench under it that seats another 5-6.

All in with the jacuzzi there is seating for 20 people.

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

Some reference for all those suggesting the pole method. Yes it will work but it’s less than ideal.

It’s hard to understand just how big and high off the ground this thing is.

My wife, who needs to be able to open it without me.

She’s 5’1”

Trade her in for a taller wife?😂

JK!

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

Some reference for all those suggesting the pole method. Yes it will work but it’s less than ideal.

It’s hard to understand just how big and high off the ground this thing is.

My wife, who needs to be able to open it without me.

She’s 5’1”

Can she fly a drone?

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

Can she fly a drone?

Dude, she can barely send an email.

She does however make the most perfectly awesome steak.

They truly are a thing of beauty.

And the kids, not so bad either.

And she also keeps my natural stupidity from killing myself at least once a week so I'll let her slide on the drone and email.

She's also fiercely loyal and will cut you in a heartbeat if you F with me.

[sc_rufctr]

She's a nice looking lady Mr Monkey... Good for you

[look 171]

Originally Posted by rrental

I used a heavy duty awning motor when building a TV that folds into the roof of the motorhome. In your case the TV is stationary but it would work the same.

is that an Auton TV lift system? I haven't installed one of those in a very long time. Nice to know someone still using them. Fine piece of engineering.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

She's a nice looking lady Mr Monkey... Good for you

He married up, that's for sure.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

Dude, she can barely send an email.

She does however make the most perfectly awesome steak.

They truly are a thing of beauty.

And the kids, not so bad either.

And she also keeps my natural stupidity from killing myself at least once a week so I'll let her slide on the drone and email.

She's also fiercely loyal and will cut you in a heartbeat if you F with me.

I picked most of that up at dinner. Will have to come down for the steak, and transmission, just hired 2 techs so might be possible when your temps are reasonable.

[LEAKYSEALS951]

If the pulley thing doesn't work out, I know a guy....

[blucille]

I still vote for a linear actuator. I use one on my snowblower for chute control. They hold up to bad weather, they are simple to install. Often used to raise very heavy items, and clearly you have power behind the Tv so it’s a no brainer. You can even use a wireless remote to raise/lower the cover.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

She's also fiercely loyal and will cut you in a heartbeat if you F with me.

I ain't sayin' nuttin'.

Nice crib!!