Panel scraping In this video I continue to puzzle out the gluing orientation of the bookmatched panel. I discuss the crack repair strategy I employ using epoxy and oil based colored putty. I then pass the two one seam panels through the panels through the planer in preparation for gluing them togeth...
Template routing In this video I show the flush cut trim bit I am going to use to template route the bottom piece to the shaped top piece. Then I trim route the bottom piece to match the top template piece. After the top/bottom panels are identical, I start roughing the material I will use for the e...
Applying waterlox In this video I apply my first coat of Waterlox Original Sealer Finish Medium Sheen...
Building an entertainment center for a flat screen TV. In this segment, woodworkers Jeff Schuler and Jim Thompson continue the construction and glue-up of the media center cabinet components...
Panel gluing In this video I show a one seam panel glue up in detail. I show using clamping cauls shielded from the glue with scrap paper, and then the seam pressure applied with pipe clamps. 6 of 28 * Building A Flat Screen TV Entertainment Center: A Furniture Project Allan Little is AskWoodMan Fol...
Festool domino In this video I discuss the frames I am going to make that will lock into the sliding dovetails. After the frame pieces are milled I show the layout on the frame stock of how I am going to use the Festool Domino to join these frames. Then I show the cutting method of using the Domino....
Cutting panel to length In this video I cut the top book matched panel on the Festool multifunction table with the TS55 track saw at an angle on both ends of the panel. This panel will now form a template to cut the bottom panel. 8 of 28 * Building A Flat Screen TV Entertainment Center: A Furniture ...
Visit for the Flat Panel TV Entertainment Center woodworking plan by Woodcraft Magazine. To help immerse you into the home theater experience, we completely re-thought the concept of the entertainment center, considering today's components and wiring needs. The result is a cherry cabinet that has A-...
Routing dado In this video I show the rough spread of the putty/epoxy mix. Then I set up the router and route the dado for the cleat that will attach the case to the stud wall. Allan Little is AskWoodMan Follow him on twitter, be a fan on Facebook, or subscribe to his blog!...
Clamping the cleat In this video I show the mounting cleat glued and clamped in place, and discuss the importance of applying the first coat of finish as soon as possible after final sanding in order to capture the most brilliant color of the wood before any surface oxidation takes place. Allan Litt...
Cutting arc in panel In this video show how I created the arc in the panel by bending a thin board and then marking from it. I then use a 14tpi bi-metal jigsaw blade and cut as close to my marked line as possible. Then after the marking the assembly orientation of the panels I rough trim the lower p...
Milling lumber In this video I continue to mill the lumber for the entertainment center project. 3 of 28 * Building A Flat Screen TV Entertainment Center: A Furniture Project Allan Little is AskWoodMan Follow him on twitter, be a fan on Facebook, or subscribe to his blog!...
Wood dent repair In this video I show how using some warm water and a regular clothes iron, I can remove even a pretty serious ding from the wood surface. Allan Little is AskWoodMan Follow him on twitter, be a fan on Facebook, or subscribe to his blog!...
Multi function router jig In this video I cut the sliding dovetails using the Festool Multi-Routing Template Jig. Allan Little is AskWoodMan Follow him on twitter, be a fan on Facebook, or subscribe to his blog!...
Dry fit In this video I finish chopping the pins using the time tested clamped board method. I then dry fit the case together and explain an oversight that was almost a big mistake. Allan Little is AskWoodMan Follow him on twitter, be a fan on Facebook, or subscribe to his blog!...
Trimming end panels In this video I use my no 7 hand plane with a lot of blade out to aggressively remove the excess material of the side panel to bring it in line with the tops and bottoms. Then I switch to the block plane to remove the rest of the material in preparation for sanding. Allan Little ...
Bookmatched mahogany In this video I discuss panel gluing strategy for this project. I then show how I made the structural repair on the large cracks in the bookmatched I start discussing gluing and clamping techniques for panels. 5 of 28 * Building A Flat Screen TV Entertainment Center: A Furniture...
Resawing sipo In this video I resaw the stock to get the boards I need for making the two long top/bottom panels. You will see the Hitachi CB75F split an 8" wide board into two book matched pieces. 4 of 28 * Building A Flat Screen TV Entertainment Center: A Furniture Project Allan Little is Ask...
Entertainment center This is an introduction video giving an overview of building this dovetailed, bookmatched, mahogany entertainment center. 1 of 28 * Building A Flat Screen TV Entertainment Center: A Furniture Project Allan Little is AskWoodMan Follow him on twitter, be a fan on Facebook, or subs...
Template Routing In this video I use the Festool MFS Multi-Routing Template to cut the cord pass through holes in the top and bottom panels. Allan Little is AskWoodMan Follow him on twitter, be a fan on Facebook, or subscribe to his blog!...
Table saw dovetails In this video I show how the cut the tails of a dovetail joint using the miter gauge on the table saw. Allan Little is AskWoodMan Follow him on twitter, be a fan on Facebook, or subscribe to his blog!...
Inserting dovetailed frames In this video I install the frames into the sliding dovetail slots by pressing them into place with pipe clamps. It was tight. Allan Little is AskWoodMan Follow him on twitter, be a fan on Facebook, or subscribe to his blog!...
Panel gluing I this video I discuss panel gluing methods by using the small end panels as examples. I then show a squareness checking method to check the panel after cutting the panel ends square on the Festool Multi Function Table with the TS55 saw. I then crosscut the panel on the table saw to len...
Tv component box In this video, after first complaining about the Texas heat, I explain my basic plan of action as I begin this project. I show a rough drawing and discuss the preliminary design and construction elements. Then I start examining the rough boards for this project, and start roughing t...
Marking dovetails In this video I mark the depth shoulder for the tails with a marking gauge avoiding scoring down into the wood on the sections that are not waste. I then show a long used method of clamping a very hard, straight and square guide board to the scribed shoulder line and then chopping ...
Cutting pins In this video I trim the bottom of the end panels to match the angle of the top/bottom panel ends. Then I clamp the the end pieces exactly to the top/bottom where they will ultimately go and mark the pins from the tails with a sharp thin pointed paring knife. I then cut the pins with a ...
Fitting sliding dovetail frames In this video I cut the frames down to exact width on the table saw and make a practice piece to get the router settings. Then I cut the sliding dovetails using my router with edge guide, mounted upside down. I then cut the shoulder on the front of the frame for the b...
Assembling the case In this video I assemble the the four dovetailed panels with PC7 epoxy. Before gluing I show the jigs and aids that will be used in conjunction with the clamps to press all the joints into place. I then show scenes from the day after glue up of me cutting the final bit of dry epo...
Trimming glue from dovetails In this video I show how to trim all the excess glue as well as the pin and tail ends that are above the planes of the tops and sides. I use a combination of a small belt sander, half sheet sander and the router with a large flush cut trim bit to get this done in prepara...
Flat screen entertainment center In this video I use the Festool cordless drill to attach the entertainment center to the wall. You'll also see photos of me on the couch with my dogs enjoying football on our new Insignia flat screen tv...
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Build a tv stand plans TV Stands and Entertainment Centers free woodworking plans and projects instructions to build for your home Also general woodworking plans for your home Organize all your video gear with this simple DIY TV stand It s a perfect DIY project easy building techniques reasonable co...
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JRL Woodworking | Free Furniture Plans and Woodworking Tips: Furniture Plans: Custom Entertainment Center for Flat Screen TV...
Here a pair of simple Ikea shelving units makes a long, low base for a flat-screen TV. Neatly arranged books and baskets below, and pairs of library lamps and floaty curtains above, help move the eye around the space...
The Great Room features upgraded crown molding, a vaulted ceiling with cove lighting and a fireplace with gas logs. Above the fireplace is wired for a flat screen TV. The minute you enter the home you see the open floor plan. The Great Room is open to the formal Dining Room and the casual Breakfast ...