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CS Capt'n Skully Member The Lost Lagoon Joined: May 28, 2005 Posts: 418	CS Capt'n Skully Posted posted on Tue, May 4, 2010 10:01 AM That IS a nice bar!! I built a flat (no 'L') false wall once- standard studded wood frame with drywall- and 'hung' it from the ceiling to keep it standing up (the base sat on the floor and probably had a couple screws to prevent swinging). I used 2 screw-hooks in the ceiling with rope to hold it vertical. Even had a door and still worked fine. A little spackle (ceiling) and wood putty (floor) took care of residual evidence when it was removed. FYI- Fire codes come into play here and can bite you in the ass if the landlord is strict.. I'm no inspector, but if you leave a foot gap at the top for air circulation, a landlord shouldn't cringe (as much) if it's ever seen. ~Skully [ Edited by: Capt'n Skully 2010-05-04 10:01 ]

That IS a nice bar!!

I built a flat (no 'L') false wall once- standard studded wood frame with drywall- and 'hung' it from the ceiling to keep it standing up (the base sat on the floor and probably had a couple screws to prevent swinging). I used 2 screw-hooks in the ceiling with rope to hold it vertical. Even had a door and still worked fine. A little spackle (ceiling) and wood putty (floor) took care of residual evidence when it was removed.

FYI- Fire codes come into play here and can bite you in the ass if the landlord is strict.. I'm no inspector, but if you leave a foot gap at the top for air circulation, a landlord shouldn't cringe (as much) if it's ever seen.

~Skully

[ Edited by: Capt'n Skully 2010-05-04 10:01 ]

Post #527897 by Capt'n Skully on Tue, May 4, 2010 10:01 AM