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College Student Living Room Learn how a funky flower lamp and puzzle table are created. From "From Junky to Funky" episode DFJF-204

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Platforms

Platforms are made to raise the cabinets and fireplace off the floor so that the television will be at a good height for viewing.

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1. Build two boxes out of 3/4 inch birch plywood at 2' x 8" x 2' x 4" x 1" for the side platforms that the cabinets will sit on.

2. Build one box at 2' x 8" x 4' x 9" x 1' for the center platform that the fireplace will sit on.

3. Trim with 1" x 3" clear pine that has been ripped to 3 inches. Attach with wood glue and finish nails. The trim will cover all the plywood edges and seams between the platforms.

Note: Be sure not to glue the platforms to each other.

Center Shelf and Mantel Extension

1. Attach the cabinets and fireplace to their platform securely so that you have a solid base to take your measurements from.

2. Once you have your measurements, you can create a three sectioned shelving unit out of 1" x 3" clear pine stock that is ripped to the needed width on the table saw.

Figure F

4. Cut one piece at 9' x 5 5/8".

3. Cut one piece at five feet.

4. Cut four pieces at 11" x 11 11/16" for vertical dividers.

5. Measure, mark and square all of your pieces. Build with screws and glue (figure F).

6. Finish all wooden parts with a mahogany stain and polyurethane.

7. At installation, attach all seven sections to each other with screws.

Project Expense:

Fireplace: Free
Bookshelves: Free
Wood: $75
Stain and Materials: $18

Total: $93

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