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Media Cabinet
Mar 30, 2010
I needed a cabinet to house my new 55 inch LCD TV and media gear. I also needed plenty of storage for CDs and movies. My former entertainment center just wasn’t going to cut it. I designed this cabinet to hold everything I have with a neat and tidy appearance. I added the undermount drawers to hold DVD’s with a center drawer for remote controls. We have been pretty good about storing the remoted here as opposed to cramming them in the couch cushions!
The primary materials are Sapele, Khaya plywood and Mahogany Crotch veneer. This was my first attempt at leaded glass and I seemed to do OK. The leaded glass article in FW was quite timely.
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Quite Stunning, Though you would have gained more storage if you removed the right and left speakers. Put on stands to the sides of the unit would have widened your sound feild as well.
Very handsome
Wow, that's really beautiful. I would love to learn how to build something like that. Would you be willing to offer any more detailed information on this page for those of us who are beginners?
Thanks for the comments. Removing the speakers from the cabinet was not an option. I have two toddlers and speakers on stands is a recipe for disaster.
Barville: Is there anything in particular you would like info on?
where do you find the wood you used to make a piece like this. A absolutely beautiful piece of furniture
Not to sound like a commercial, but I do have a few sources for lumber that I rave about.
1.) The hardwood and plywood for this project is from a company called Thruway Hardwood. I have also bought some amazing domestic and exotic hardwood from a company in Olean, NY called West Penn hardwoods Inc. Their lumber quality is outstanding and they are great to deal with. They have a great website and they ship lumber to customers.
2.) The veneer I use is from a company called Certainly Wood in East Aurora, NY. They have an incredible website and their inventory is unbelievable. I am lucky to live about 20 minutes from them so I get to peruse their warehouse in person. I can't say enough good things about the crew there and their knowledge and quality materials.
LOML and I are looking at 65 inch Toshiba DLPs and want something that will reflect our style as well as keep the grand kids out of trouble. I intend to buy the unit before I start building the stand. We have wavered between just a bench for it to set on and doing a full wrap around with and without storage cabinets. Will keep looking and will probably just start building and see what I come up with.
Your unit looks great, bet you had fun building it.
Lorin
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