I built this media console for my brother. When I first started woodworking he showed me an entertainment center that he liked on Etsy and I did my own twist on it. I started with Ana's media console plans and made some modifications to get my basic structure. I cut down some cool pallet boards to use for slats and fill in the bottom. From there all I had to do was figure out how to work metal! This was by far the toughest part. Using a bunch of angle iron, expanded metal, and hex bolts, I was able to achieve the look I was going for. No welds! Granted, it would likely look better with welds, I did not have the tools or the know-how. I also ordered the 5" industrial casters for this project which I had in mind for the start and really love the look.
Estimated Cost
About $250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I was going for more of a grey color to match my brother's other furniture. Used an earth stain and poly mix I found. Did 3 coats with light sanding in between each, and after my final coat I sanded down the slats to let the pallet boards character show through.
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced