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FEIGN · 11-11-2004, 03:35 PM

Can anyone please help?

I have one wall in my living room that is conpletely decorated (covered) with stained hardwood. Anyway, I would like to set up my tv, vcr etc.. in front of this wall. I don't want to use a traditional entertainment center because it will hide the wall. I would like to try to utilize some sort of clear shelving that will be strong enough to hold a 29" television. I would like to mount the shelving to the wall for a tv, a dvd player, a cable box, a vcr, and various dvd's and video tapes.

I have no experience with this sort of work, and would greatly appreciate any advice given.

some of the things I need to know are:

What type of clear material could be used.
How to cut and/ or polish (finish) the material
How to mount the material (bolts, cables etc..)

and any other part of the process I may need to know.

Thank you,
Feign

sashime76 · 11-15-2004, 04:42 AM

If you have never used power tools then you might want to go to local hardware store and check out their weekend clinics, Home Depot, Lowe's, Menard's all have them.
Check out Diynet here: http://www.diynet.com/diy/diy_kits Check out article in shelving, wood working, etc.
You must be pretty good with geometry since you will need to get precise dimensions of the entertainment center as well as angels if you plan on adding molding around the top.
It's not exactly rocket science but it can still be challenging. Good luck!

11-11-2004, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
FEIGN Upright Location: NEW JERSEY	Build a TV shelf? Can anyone please help? I have one wall in my living room that is conpletely decorated (covered) with stained hardwood. Anyway, I would like to set up my tv, vcr etc.. in front of this wall. I don't want to use a traditional entertainment center because it will hide the wall. I would like to try to utilize some sort of clear shelving that will be strong enough to hold a 29" television. I would like to mount the shelving to the wall for a tv, a dvd player, a cable box, a vcr, and various dvd's and video tapes. I have no experience with this sort of work, and would greatly appreciate any advice given. some of the things I need to know are: What type of clear material could be used. How to cut and/ or polish (finish) the material How to mount the material (bolts, cables etc..) and any other part of the process I may need to know. Thank you, Feign __________________ Remember, where ever you go, there you are.

11-15-2004, 04:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
sashime76 Addict Location: Hoosier State	If you have never used power tools then you might want to go to local hardware store and check out their weekend clinics, Home Depot, Lowe's, Menard's all have them. Check out Diynet here: http://www.diynet.com/diy/diy_kits Check out article in shelving, wood working, etc. You must be pretty good with geometry since you will need to get precise dimensions of the entertainment center as well as angels if you plan on adding molding around the top. It's not exactly rocket science but it can still be challenging. Good luck!