How to Make the PERFECT Wooden GM Screen for Dungeons and Dragons

[@KyleMerriman]

Quite a few people have asked for dimensions so that they can build their own screens, so I've put together a Google Drive folder with some basic measurements: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dR8S2eIfy-wCsEBbWg4obzjpDWqslT9I?usp=sharing Enjoy!

[@testsubject6486]

Thank you

[@MrSpartacus575]

Phenomenal end result and your editing is superb on this! I'd love a screen like this for my games.

[@KyleMerriman]

Thanks so much!

[@travelwell8098]

That's slick! Two of my passions in one video! Wood working and D&D! Love the idea of using magnets for a removable frame border for inserts.... brilliant! Nicely done!

[@RichJDSmith]

This is by far your best video. The editing seems to have leveled up faster than your DnD players.

[@leir6152]

Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you!

[@patkenney7226]

Take my money.... PLEASE !!! What a great idea and well-made and edited video.. Kudos.

[@ksspang]

this is awesome and probably going to be my template for trying my own hand at one, everything was so thorough :)

[@Arashia974]

This is amazing!! I'm not even a DM and I want this screen

[@lukerosenberg]

Absolutely great screen! So glad you're making videos again!

[@amymitchell878]

Kyle this is amazing!!

[@KyleMerriman]

Thanks!

[@Chagunable]

Wow! Now I want an upgrade! Love the little Easter eggs!

[@KyleMerriman]

You might recognize that turn order ;)

[@sircheese288]

I have never dm'd so I honestly wasn't sure what you were making, but that end result was soooo cool :D

[@angrypoppy]

thus really makes me want to try D and D again!

[@evanhoule1315]

Looks amazing! Glad to see you uploading again, can't wait to make a guest appearance :)

[@gregmccormack5709]

Oh its my turn? Lololol. Well done Sir! very nice screen

[@Mat0s0]

This This is good This is an amazing DM screen and I will be taking notes myself for when I make my own Good job!

[@Tropicoboy]

I got to build myself a dm screen too, been meaning to get around to it. But as a woodworker there is always a million projects

[@justyourcasualupsidedownma9827]

that is magnificent, as a DM i'd love to have that.

[@montecristo2748]

Not sure why this only has 652 views... but I'm happy to give it one more. This was a great build

[@KyleMerriman]

Thanks!

[@NickMerriman]

This is so sick! We’ll just let those Barovia map spoilers slide 🤣

[@KyleMerriman]

Unmarked!! I'm not a monster

[@josepher9071]

Damn, bro! Alright, I'm subbing and checking out the rest of your vids too. Keep on kicking ass. I hope this channel becomes huge.

[@chillchinna4164]

“It’s just a matter of chopping them down to length…” ‘with an angle grinder, right?’ “With a hacksaw” ‘w-with an angle grinder, right?!’

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

That was really nice.

[@kylkim93]

Very cool looking! How has it held up? I'm not a woodworker by any means, but have heard the "don't glue pieces crossgrain unless you want a crack" enough times to always pay attention to it in others' projects and be curious of how much leniency there actually is. Please note that I'm not calling you out, just lookin to learn where the limits are so as not to end up overthinking these kinds of projects. The theory is, that once the wood on the main panel dries, it will want to shrink across the grain (widthwise). The one vertical framing strips is glued across the panels grain but the framing will not shrink along its grain (lengthwise), causing tension to build in the panel and potentially resulting in a crack to form next to the strip. I'd be surprised if the glue joint itself failed. If one wanted to avoid this conundrum completely, the framing would have to be left floating at least on one end.

[@KyleMerriman]

Good question! That's definitely a rule of thumb worth paying attention to, and wood movement is absolutely something I consider when coming up with a design. There are a few factors that influence it though (a couple of which made me feel confident gluing cross-grain in this instance). The first is that different species of wood experience different levels of wood movement, and black walnut is definitely on the stable side. The second is that total wood movement is calculated across both the tangential (width) and radial (thickness) planes. Because the wood was so thin I felt it was pretty safe to glue it in the way that I did, and sure enough it's held up totally fine! If I were working on something thicker - say a tabletop for instance - then I definitely would have looked at other options.

[@benschager7288]

Now that is fuckin' slick!

[@xXMairusuXx]

So are you making these to order, or....? Amazing work!!

[@alzathoth]

VERY NICE JOB! it seems like a good design, however IMO the 'zigzag' hinge design is a bit odd. IMO a DM screen should 'circle' around the DM when it sits on a table. concave angles, if you will. love the design tho.

[@rhockeydude10]

Its here!!!

[@KyleMerriman]

The wait is finally over :)

[@ipodtaco]

I would absolutely buy one of these if you started selling them! But I'm sure the magnet cutting isn't worth it XD

[@KyleMerriman]

Haha you've got that right! Thanks for the interest - if I ever start selling them I'll let you know!

[@alfredo4546]

Would you take orders for that?

[@daniellesheppard537]

What kind of magnets did you buy/where from? Specially for the ones you use for the top boarder piece that holds in the papers?

[@nickanderson8305]

Wood working and nerd shit. I'm glad KZbin showed me your channel

[@KyleMerriman]

Woodworking and nerd shit is the most accurate summary of my life I've ever heard

[@Ferrariferg]

Do you have any plans or rough dimensions for this? I've looked at a lot of screens (rather build one than buy one) and this seems to be the best one so far without getting too wild. I've never DMed before so I like the idea of being able to easily change things out on the fly, and the players have a place for things that they need to check regularly. I love the initiative tiles too. Helps with tabletop clutter when playing in a small space.

[@KyleMerriman]

I'm glad you like it! Sorry, I don't have any plans - when I build stuff like this I tend to design and dimension things on the fly, but if you have any specific questions around dimensions or techniques that weren't covered in the video then I'm happy to help! Shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I can answer any questions you might have.

[@liamcage7208]

Very nice. If only I had tools and talent 😉

[@kevinnoorman4815]

I would love to buy one if you start selling

[@KyleMerriman]

I'll definitely let you know if I start making them to sell!

[@marvinjoosten8295]

Seems like Wyrmwood took some inspiration as well🤔

[@DadPlaysJank]

What finish did you use on the maple to allow dry erase marker use?

[@KyleMerriman]

I experimented with a few, but eventually ended up just using a piece of clear packing tape, cut down to the maple's outer edges

[@violentfrog_]

Maybe an angle grinder cutoff wheel for the steel next time

[@KyleMerriman]

I have since invested in one of those and it's made my life waayyy easier. Thanks for the tip!

[@mungbean2650]

Is it possible to get measurements? I would love to make my own

[@KyleMerriman]

Absolutely! Here you go: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dR8S2eIfy-wCsEBbWg4obzjpDWqslT9I?usp=sharing Good luck with the build!

[@matteopoliti7621]

Can I kindly ask you the file with the tables that you see in the first panel of your screen (7.53)? I really need a file to enclose in a panel that encloses the main tables/rules. TY 😊

[@KyleMerriman]

Sure! drive.google.com/file/d/1Np_k5eARz-ZtpG5qVfvGZ3jP52_BXcZF/view?usp=sharing

[@jimstylin]

Nice

[@fionatuckwellfionat7427]

Can you make zeros swords

[@RobCabreraCh]

I once had to hacksaw a bolt. It took me two hours. I thought it was going to take me like 5 minutes at worst. I'll stick to woodworking, thank you.

[@GuiItyUniverse]

How much did this cost??

[@babybeel8787]

WHY DO YOU HAVE SO FEW SUBSCRIBERS???

[@jonashansen6391]

This looks tertific. If I didn't DM digitally, I'd need myself one of these.

[@SweSuf]

Would have been advantageous to hear what you said...

[@harmony5487]

Suppurb : )

[@kevinp2766]

Shut up and take my money 😭

[@ITSMDGM]

Couldn't watch this becuase of that music lmao