Wooden entertainment center hutch plans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about entertainment center hutch plans. If you want to learn how to build a media center hutch out of wood, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article and to check out the related projects. There are many storage projects featured on our site, so don’t be afraid to browse through the rest of the woodworking plans.

Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the media center to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.

It is essential to invest in high quality materials, that are also water-resistant, such as pressure-treated lumber. Cut the components at the right size by using a circular saw and smooth the cut edges with a sand block. Don’t forget to ask a skilled friend to assist you during the project, especially if you don’t have a large expertise in the field. You need someone to hold the components into place, while you drive the screws in.

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Wooden entertainment center plans

Building the media hutch

Materials

A – 2 pieces of 1×10 lumber – 55 3/4″ long, 2 pieces – 43 1/2″ long SHELVES
B – 1 piece of 1×4 lumber – 45″ long, 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 52 1/4″ long, 2 pieces – 42″ long TRIMS
C – 2 pieces of 1×10 lumber – 16″ long PARTITIONS
D – 1 piece of 1/4″ plywood – 45″x55 3/4″ long BACK
E – 2 pieces of 1×4 lumber – 8 1/2″ long, 1 pieces – 43 1/2″ long SUPPORTS
F – 2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 10 1/2″ long, 1 piece – 46 1/2″ long TRIMS
G – 2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 11 1/4″ long, 1 piece – 48″ long TRIMS
H – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 12″x49 1/2″ long TOP

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses, Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Use a good miter saw to make the angle cuts
Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws

Time

One Week

PART 1: Media Console Plans
PART 2: Media Hutch Plans

Building a media hutch

Building the frame of the hutch

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the frame of the hutch. Therefore, use 1×10 lumber for the components. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the horizontal components and secure the them to the sides by using 1 1/4″ screws. Make sure the corners are square and add glue to the joints to enhance the bond of the structure.

Attaching the front trims

Next, fit the trims to the front face of the media hutch. Use 1×4 lumber for the top trim and 1×2 lumber for the rest of the trims. Smooth the edges with fine-grit sandpaper and secure the trims to the frame of the hutch by using finishing nails. Leave no gaps between the components for a professional result.

Fitting the partitions

Build the partitions out of 1×10 slats. Drill pocket holes along the edges of the components and secure them to the structure by using 1 1/4″ screws. Make sure the corners are square and add glue to the joints, to create a rigid structure.

Attaching the back

Build the back of the hutch out of 1/4″ plywood. Mark the cut lines on the plywood sheet and get the job done with a circular saw. Smooth the cut edges with sandpaper and align the edges properly. Secure the plywood sheet to the frame by using brad nails and glue.

Fitting the bottom supports

Build the bottom supports out of 1×4 lumber. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the side supports and secure them to the structure by using 1 1/4″ screws. Add glue to the joints and insert 1 1/4″ nails to create a rigid structure.

Fitting the trims

Fit the 1×3 trims to the top of the media hutch. cut the ends at 45 degrees and secure them into place using finishing nails and glue. Leave no gaps between the components and add glue to enhance the bond of the components.

Attaching the top trims

In order to add character to the media center project, we recommend you to fit 1×2 trims to the top of the hutch, as described in the diagram. Cut the ends of the components at 45 degrees, in order to create proper joints. Use finishing nails and glue to enhance the bond of the components.

Fitting the top

Build the top component out of 3/4″ plywood. Lay the top component to a level surface and center the structure with attention. Add glue to the joints and insert finishing nails through the structure, in order to get rigid joints.

Wooden entertainment center plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Place the hutch to the media console and secure it into place by driving nails and adding glue to the joints.

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