Conductor562 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 So after building the entertainment center a couple years ago Mrs. Conductor decided she wanted a new one.......women.So for the last 4 days I've been held up in the shop working on the new one. It's a bit different than the old one. I figure another 3 days and it'll be done.I'm on my mobile right now, but I'll post some pics in a day or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Cool. I'm looking forward to seeing it. Is it nice using your new shop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regopit Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 You the the saying Happy wife happy life . I'm looking forward to seeing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brien Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 You didn't use drywall screws to put it together did you? J/K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 That's great. Gives you a reason to build something new. Can't wait to see the progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Well, I didn't get a chance to snap as many pics as I'd like, but here is the progress thus far. The pile of lumber from which it cameI got to this point before I was like "Damn! I forgot to get a pic!"This is it all together with the exception of the doors.On the last one she was into the star cutouts. This time around she wanted something a little classier. I routed a square channel into them which I believe will look very nice when done. Simple, yet a little fancier than the stars.It will be flanked on each side by book/DVD shelves 2' w x 6' H meaning this baby will cover 8' of wall space. More pics to follow as things progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Looks real sweet. Did you use a template to route out the doors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Looks real sweet. Did you use a template to route out the doors?Thank Harold. No, I just clamped a 2x4 over it to use a a guide rail. Routing is my biggest weak point. Edges are easy, but this inset stuff is pretty new to me. I really need a plunge base router, but oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Nice job Travis, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Wow excellent job. Looks awesome so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regopit Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Looks nice and I like how you are using a ball peen hammer for wood working. I have been known too use what ever is in my hand at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 lol, I was using the ball pein with a wood chisel to clean up one of the channel corners. I prefer the balance of the AV hammers to the claw hammers I have. I use a rubber mallet to tap shelves in and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Sorry for the lack of pics, but I've been really busy lately. Finally got everything painted, distressed, and stained. Tomorrow I will poly the top of the TV stand and hang the doors. The bookshelves have doors for the bottom portion as well. So far it has turned out very nice I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regopit Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Turned out really nice Conductor. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Thanks Regopit. Should have it in use by Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Great job conductor. I'm sure mrs conductor will be proud if she hasn't already seen them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I want to do something that's more conducive to a flat screen the current stand is for an old tube TV so it has way more depth than it needs too have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I want to do something that's more conducive to a flat screen the current stand is for an old tube TV so it has way more depth than it needs too have.This one is 17" deep and 50" wide on top and I didn't use any ply wood. The TV is thin. It's a 55" flat screen and measures 48-1/2" wide, but I have to make it deep enough to hold all the other shit.Got it poly'd and hung all the doors today. I'll put it in the house tomorrow and share some pics once it's in place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I wouldn't mind making a tv stand that mounted to the wall like a shelving unit the only hard would be is making it look good. I have a phobia about exposed wires. That's they one thing about wall mounting a tv is where do you put all of the av equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Nice job Travis, looks really sweet. I love the antiqued dark finish it's going took really nice put together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Wray Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 REALLY great job conductor!! They look great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSionnach Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Looks nice Conductor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Finished it out and got it in place today.Finished it out and got it in place today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSionnach Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 That's sweet looking all put together. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 That looks great conductor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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