Rebecca Media Center-Side Base
April 17, 2012 |
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posted by Ana White
PDF versionBuild a media wall! Side units to center console plans.
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Dimensions
Dimensions:
Dimensions:
Dimensions are shown above. Materials and Tools
Shopping List:
1- sheet 3/4" plywood
1- sheet 1/4" plywood
4- 8ft 1x2's
3- 8ft 1x3's
52" 2" base molding
3/4 inch finish nails
1 1/4 inch pocket hole screws
wood glue
wood filler
120 grit sandpaper
primer
wood conditioner
paint
paint brush
Tools:
measuring tape
square
pencil
hammer
safety glasses
hearing protection
drill
compound miter saw
table saw
nailer
sander
level
Cut List
Cut List:
3/4" Plywood
4 @ 11 3/4" x 33 3/4"
2 @ 11 3/4" x 25 1/2"
2 @ 11/3/4" x 24"
1/4" Plywood
2 @ 25 1/2" x 34 1/2"
2 @ 18 1/4" x 25 1/2" (these are your door fronts, your measurements might be different)
1x2's
2 @ 32 1/4"
4 @ 25 1/2" (These are your door frames cut for a mitered angle. Your measurements will be different if you are doing a butt joint)
4 @ 24" (These are your door frames cut for a mitered angle. Your measurements will be different if you are doing a butt joint)
Cutting Instructions:
1. If you are only making one of these units, you could buy a 10 ft 1x12 instead of the 3/4" plywood and it would be enough for the box. Just remember that sometimes a 1x12 is only 11 14" not 11 3/4"
2. If you would like to add a shelf inside the cupboards you will need to purchase extra wood for 24" pieces.
General Instructions
Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!
Step 1
Build the box.
Step 2
Add bottom supports.
Step 3
If you have a pocket hole jig, build face frame first and attach with finish nails and glue.
Step 4
Then add top header.
Step 5
Attach back to bases.
Step 6
Add moulding to front.
Step 7
And finally the doors!
Step 8
Rebecca was kind enough to put together a cutting layout too.
Step 9
Finishing Instructions
Preparation Instructions:
Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth.
It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
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This looks awesome!!! I'm so proud of you, especially doing this with 2 kids and pregnant! :-) I was curious about the doors, but I went to your blog and you answered my questions. Thanks!
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NOTE!!!
Hey everyone it just occurred to me that I wrote this plan, mainly the shopping and cut list as if you were building TWO of these units!!!!! Please refer to the cut list for a better look at what you will need. That 3D image is of everything and it helps to see how it all can be cut the most effectively. If you only want one, then half all the required pieces. SO SORRY. Reply to this comment and I can email you a bigger file of the cut list, you can't see the text very well.
posted by redhead_61 | on Thu, 2012-04-19 16:42
Please email me the cut list
Hi, I love this plan! Can you please email the cut list to jaimelaplant@new.rr.com? Thanks!
Hi! I love this entertainment
Hi! I love this entertainment center and plan on building it! That'd be great if you could e-mail the cut list! Thanks
mckenzie.woods08@gmail.com
cut list
I would also love to build this. :) Would you please email me the cut list as well. shastabrown@hotmail.com Thanks so much!!
another random question
In the cut list above the 1x3 cuts aren't labeled. Are they for the doors? That is what I am assuming anyway. I am pricing out this lovely entertainment center (thank you so much, by the way) and am trying to figure it all out before I go and purchase a heavy load of wood. :) I am using cherry plywood and cherry moulding for this though. We have an awesome lumber yard that only specializes in hard woods, and is unbelievably affordable.
My other question....since I will be using moulding in place of some of the 1x2's, could I not add the 1x2 and just put moulding in place of it? I will use the 1x2's for the support, but the front pieces that act as moulding, could I just replace it with only moulding? I hope I am making sense. I also hope that you or Anna or anyone else can answer this for me. Thank you so much for these plans....now I will attempt to build this with my 4 kiddos here (two of which are 2.5 years old). :)
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Sorry the title to the 1x3's
Sorry the title to the 1x3's is off to the side in the cut list. Just read through each plan. Most of them are for doors, but there are a few places that a 1x3 is used for support and framing.
If you wanted to add a rounded molding instead of the 1x2's that is totally doable. I attached the 1x2's using a kreg jig, so if you wanted to do molding you would use a finish nail or you could just glue and clamp all the pieces, but a nail makes it all a little easier.
Good luck!
posted by redhead_61 | on Fri, 2012-10-19 14:10
Cut List
This looks awesome and I plan to start working on this immediately. Would you mind sending me the cut list as well? peter@prfamilylaw.com. Thank you so much.
Peter
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