This step by step diy woodworking project is about wall entertainment center plans. If you want to learn how to build a media center console, 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 cabinets 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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Wall entertainment center plans
Building a cabinet
Materials
- A – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 23 1/2″x29 1/4 long SIDES
- B – 2 piece of 1×2 lumber – 25 1/4″ long, 1 piece – 24″ long, 1 piece of 1×3 lumber – 24″ long TRIMS
- C – 1 piece of 1/4″ plywood – 24″x30″ long BACK
- D – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 23 1/2″x24″ long, 1 piece of 1×2 lumber – 24″ long TOP
- E – 2 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 10 1/4″ long, 2 pieces – 20″ long, 1 piece of 1/4″ plywood – 5 3/4″x20 1/2″ long 2xDOORS
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
Related
- PART 1: Media Cabinet Plans
- PART 2: Storage Unit Plans
- PART 3: Media Console Plans
- PART 4: Top Hutch Plans
Cabinet making plans
Building the frame of the cabinet
The first step of the project is to build the base cabinets of the wall entertainment center. In order to get a professional result, we recommend you to build the components out of 3/4″ plywood. Cut the components with great care and smooth the edges with attention. Drill pocket holes along the sides of the shelves and secure them to the vertical walls using 1 1/4″ screws and glue. Make sure the corners are square and leave no gaps between the components.
Fitting the trims
Next, attach the trims to the front face of the base cabinet. Build the bottom trim out of 1×3 lumber and the rest of the trims out of 1×2 lumber. Secure the trims to the front face of the frame by using finishing nails and glue. Leave no gaps between the components and let the glue to dry out.
Attaching the top
Build the top of the cabinet out of 3/4″ plywood and attach a 1×2 trim to the front of the structure. Drill pocket holes along the common edge of the trim and insert 1 1/4″ screws into the top plywood components. Add glue to the joint to create a durable bond.
Attaching the back wall
Attach the 1/4″ plywood back to the cabinet, as described in the diagram. Align the edges with great care and secure the sheet to the frame by using finishing nails and glue.
Building the door frames
Build the frame of the doors out of 1×3 lumber. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the horizontal components and insert 1 1/4″ screws into the vertical components. Add glue to the joints and make sure the corners are square. Afterwards, use a router to make 1/4″ x 1/4″ rabbets to the interior face of the door.
Fitting the glass panel
Cut the 1/4″ glass panels for the doors and secure them to the frames by using appropriate clips.
Fitting the doors
Fit the doors to the openings and use hinges to lock them to the frame of the media console. Attach door knobs and take care of the finishing touches.Leave 1/8″ around the doors.
Wall 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. Check out the rest of the parts of the woodworking project, to learn more about building the storage units and the top hutch.
Smart tip: Apply several coats of stain or paint to the wooden components, if you want to protect them from decay and to enhance the look of the wall entertainment center plans.
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