Ventilation and Wire Management

Double-hinged doors fold flat against the sides, leaving the screen wide open for optimal viewing. Because the doors are double jointed, they can be operated with as little as 14 in. of side clearance.

A conveniently located drawer with full-extension slides allows easy access to a treasure trove of movies.

Cost and Materials

I chose pine for its rustic feel. Plus, I love the smell of fresh-cut pine in my shop. 

Pine plywood is a special-order item and comes with either knotty or clear veneers (see Sources, page 92). You can expect to pay about $600 in materials for this project.

Ventilation and Wire Management

Big TVs kick out a lot of heat, so adequate ventilation is a must. The cabinet is designed to let the heat escape through a series of vent holes (Fig. A). 

Holes at the bottom of the upper crosspiece and at the back of the TV shelf allow both wires and heat to pass through. All the wires funnel out of an 8-in.-dia. hole in the back (Fig. A). The removable back allows easy access to the snake’s den of wires behind the TV and its components.

You’ll Need a Well-Equipped Shop

To build this project you’ll need a tablesaw, a stacking dado set, bandsaw, biscuit joiner, screw gun, router table, router, pneumatic brad and finish nailer, planer, miter saw and at least six 6-ft. pipe clamps. 

Check your router bit collection for a 1/2-in. Roman ogee, a 1/2-in. cove, a 1/2-in. round over, a flush trim (top or bottom bearing), and a chamfer bit. If you want to make your own bun feet, you’ll also need a 1-in. round-over bit (see Sources, below). 

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