Tool Time!
Table Saw
Drill (with a counter-sink bit & 1 1/2" Wood Bore)
Sander
Wood Glue
Wood Putty
Level
Tape Measure
Iron (yes, you will actually be ironing at one point on this project!)
Box of 2" Wood Screws
Now that you've got your tools gathered around you, it's time to go shopping!
Now, if you have a flat screen that you are building this for, make sure you've taken your measurements of the space you'll require. Ours is a 55", so these directions will work for up to 55" or even 60". You'll just need space around the TV for wiring purposes.
Shopping List:
(2) 8' sheets of 3/4" Plywood: Take the time to pick good, quality pieces with no warping etc. Trust me, you probably won't get lucky that the top two are perfect.. but you might! Now, and this is important: go find a nice, friendly employee and ask him or her to cut each sheet in thirds, lengthwise. Lowes and Home Depot will do this for free! This will save you time and make it easier to transport!
(2) Small , 4' x 1/4" Plywood: These will be used to back the unit. Again, try and pick nice ones!
50 Linear Feet of 1" x 2" slats. These will be used to 'frame' the front of the unit, hiding the rough edges of the plywood. (allowing for waste. Keep the whole boards when possible, you can return unused!)
(1) Package of 1" iron-on wood veneer facing
20 Linear feet of molding: This will be a personal taste choice. It will be used at the top and bottom of the unit to make it pretty :)
Sheet of bead board and 20 linear feet of rounded trim
for the (4) 12" square cabinet doors.
And last but not least: hardware! (4) door pulls and 8 spring loaded hinges. Again, this will be personal taste, but keep in mind that your hinges will show, so don't cheap-out :)
This is what I chose. Since you only need 4, you can buy fancy ones!
This is what I chose. Since you only need 4, you can buy fancy ones!
Okay, I'll let you go shopping..
Up next, the fun part!
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