Pic of the custom HT cabinet my dad and I made last week.

[Fausto]

You may recall me asking about ventilation for this critter in a previous thread.

Anywho, here's the cabinet in its current state.

I still need to finish sanding and make a door for the lower left bit (which will house HTPC and other stuffs) as well as a frame to hide most of the TV other than the screen.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Nice work What size TV will that fit? And why so low, just out of curiousity?

 

[vshah]

nice stuff. what color is it going to end up?

and yeah, that does seem low, unless its an rptv with a built in base...

-Vivan

 

[Electric Amish]

Why didn't you make it a little bigger?

 

[PanzerIV]

:thumbsup: Ironic. I've been considering the same type of project but since my woodworking skills are questionable I will probably just buy a new entertainment center when I am done with my den.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Nice work What size TV will that fit? And why so low, just out of curiousity?

I have the Samsung HCN4226W from the Sears deal (42" widescreen). The lower bit of the cabinet is basically as high as the optional $100 stand so should be at ideal viewing height once my butt is on the couch.

 

[brunswickite]

thats pretty nice, what color is it going to end up being?

also what was the total cost and time you put into this?

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: vshah
nice stuff. what color is it going to end up?

I'm going with a pale oak stain. The cabinet is reasonably nice birch plywood, so I don't want to cover it with paint.

and yeah, that does seem low, unless its an rptv with a built in base...

-Vivan

Bingo.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: brunswickite
thats pretty nice, what color is it going to end up being?

also what was the total cost and time you put into this?

Cost = $400-ish for materials and such (3/4" plywood is $)

Time= three solid days working from about 9am to pretty much 9pm. We finished up last Wed night around midnight doing the wiring for the outlets.

 

[Howard]

Ah used to think you wuz crazy, but now ah can see yer nuts!

note to self: using "screws" doesn't work at all

 

[orky56]

that actually sounds kinda fun. i would kill for a project to do over this boring summer. our receiver, dvd player, htpc (in the making), vcr, cd player and all that stuff is 15 feet away from our actual tv since theres no room by the tv to put all of it.

BUMP for doing something constructive

 

[Slacker]

I dont think you can fit a grown man in there............

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Howard
Ah used to think you wuz crazy, but now ah can see yer nuts!

note to self: using "screws" doesn't work at all

We actually used a biscuit joiner to put most of it together.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: orky56
that actually sounds kinda fun. i would kill for a project to do over this boring summer. our receiver, dvd player, htpc (in the making), vcr, cd player and all that stuff is 15 feet away from our actual tv since theres no room by the tv to put all of it.

That's pretty much why we made this thing. I wanted all of my stuff in one spot with doors to keep my daughter from mangling any of it.

I can give you a basic how-to if you're somewhat handy. It really wasn't complicated, just time-consuming to make sure we got all the cuts right and kept everything level and square.

 

[randomlinh]

those four outless gunna be enough? heh. I would have just put in a wall of outlets back there.. and run another line if possible.. but that costs money

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: lnguyen
those four outless gunna be enough? heh. I would have just put in a wall of outlets back there.. and run another line if possible.. but that costs money

There are another four in the lower left cabinet as well. You just can't see them as I took the pic at an angle.

 

[Electric Amish]

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: Howard
Ah used to think you wuz crazy, but now ah can see yer nuts!

note to self: using "screws" doesn't work at all

We actually used a biscuit joiner to put most of it together.

Wow! Did you actually own one or did you go buy/rent one?

Did you do this instead of Dado-ing?

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Electric Amish

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: Howard
Ah used to think you wuz crazy, but now ah can see yer nuts!

note to self: using "screws" doesn't work at all

We actually used a biscuit joiner to put most of it together.

Wow! Did you actually own one or did you go buy/rent one?

Dad brought his down from Indy. Pretty handy little gadget; you get joints that are mostly as strong as a dado or dowels without all the hassle.

 

[Feldenak]

Lookin' good :thumbsup:

 

[FiLeZz]

Nice work. I want pictures when completed..

 

[Electric Amish]

How did you attach the facing pieces? Are they plywood as well?

How do you install the rails for the adjustable shelves?

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
How did you attach the facing pieces? Are they plywood as well?

Trim is 1x2's attached with glue and brad nailer.

How do you install the rails for the adjustable shelves?

Used a router to make a slot for the rails so they'd sit flush and then just nailed them in.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: FiLeZz
Nice work. I want pictures when completed..

Believe me, I'll take some. I'm overhauling the whole room to become the HT den. I also installed flush-mount speakers on the opposite wall for rear surrounds. Not quite as nice as your setup, but it'll do for now.

 

[MichaelD]

Wow, it's looking great, Fausto! :beer: I really like the recessed shelf brackets; nice touch. The choice of quality Birch wood was a very good idea; not cheap, but a very good idea. Yous gets what yous pays fer.

*sigh* I look forward...no, I DREAM of when I finally stop moving around and get back to Texas to settle for good.

Your ET is coming along nicely; it's going to be beautiful when completed. Thanks for sharing w/us.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
Wow, it's looking great, Fausto! :beer: I really like the recessed shelf brackets; nice touch. The choice of quality Birch wood was a very good idea; not cheap, but a very good idea. Yous gets what yous pays fer.

*sigh* I look forward...no, I DREAM of when I finally stop moving around and get back to Texas to settle for good.

Your ET is coming along nicely; it's going to be beautiful when completed. Thanks for sharing w/us.

I'm itching to get it finished so I can crank up some DVDs. The room is on one end of the house, so I can be pretty loud without disturbing the tot.