Mounting projector on window header

11-16-2011, 05:36 AM	#1
DHS Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 3	Mounting projector on window header I was wondering if it is okay to mount a front projector using a wall mount on the window header. Total weight of projector plus mount is around 20 pounds so I don't think it should be much of an issue, but I also don't want to put stress on the window over time. Any input would be appreciated.

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11-16-2011, 06:48 AM	#2
DangerMouse the Musigician     Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 10,404	Mounting projector on window header I agree. I do not believe it will cause any problems any time soon. DM __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. to see some of my original magic tricks and trick boxes!

11-16-2011, 02:09 PM	#3
DHS Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 3	Mounting projector on window header Thanks DM. My only concern is mounting in the middle of the header will not cause sagging in the long run.

11-16-2011, 02:11 PM	#4
Bud Cline Tileguy     Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,104	Mounting projector on window header The header would twist long before it would ever sag and it ain't going to twist. Go for it.

11-16-2011, 02:39 PM	#5
DangerMouse the Musigician     Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 10,404	Mounting projector on window header Quote: Originally Posted by DHS Thanks DM. My only concern is mounting in the middle of the header will not cause sagging in the long run. If your 'long run' is a couple hundred years, then yes, I'd be concerned. I think you'll be fine though. DM __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. to see some of my original magic tricks and trick boxes!

11-16-2011, 03:24 PM	#6
DHS Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 3	Mounting projector on window header LOL. Thanks guys. Definitely puts my mind at ease.

11-19-2011, 11:05 PM	#7
Ironlight Member     Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Washington DC Posts: 701	Mounting projector on window header The window header is designed to support a lot more weight than the projector. The vertical forces on it from above could well be quite a few hundred pounds. A 20 lb. projector is not going to bother it in the least.