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Designer TV Unit

Designer TV Unit

From Australian Handyman Magazine

Build a designer TV unit for just $160.
For a contemporary look without a designer price, this simple TV unit was constructed from 16mm Wenge pre-finished particleboard. The dimensions can be modified to suit your TV and entertainment equipment. Have a cabinetmaker or timber specialist cut sheet materials accurately and edge them to the correct dimensions.

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STEP 1

Marking out
Lay the inner top and base together, with the inside (best) faces together. Measure and mark 250mm and 266mm from both right and left ends, squaring the marks down the front edges (see Diagram 1).

STEP 2

Assemble the unit
Attach both divisions by drilling pilot holes then using three equally spaced screws. Ensure the top edges are flush and aligned with the pencillayout marks. Attach inner ends to the top and bottom with 50mm x 8g screws.

STEP 3

Attach the outer panels
Set a combination square to 4mm. Drill a 5mm clearance hole through the inner bottom and screw-fix the outer from the inside with 28mm x 8g particleboard screws. Repeat for the outer top, maintaining a 4mm reveal (see Diagram 3).

STEP 4

Attach the outer ends
Securely clamp the outer ends in position ensuring the front edge is flush with the edges of the top and bottom. Drill a 5mm clearance hole through the inner end and fasten with 28mm x 8g screws.

STEP 5

Fit the back
Screw-fix the back into position with 50mm x 8g particleboard screws. Drill a cable entry hole through the centre of the back using a 50mm hole saw. TIPDrill from both sides to avoid chipping the opposite face.

STEP 6

Make the hinge holes
Securely clamp the door to the bench with face (best) down. Measure 50mm from top and bottom edges and square across a line. Measure in 23mm and mark intersecting point. Drill a 35mm diameter hole to a depth of 12mm.