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Family Room: Custom Entertainment Center, Part 2 From "Home Transformations" episode DHTR-204

Michael Ray and the homeowners add to the entertainment center by building the top piece that is supported in the wall by a ledger. Next, the middle cabinet is constructed.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F
	Figure G
	Figure H

Materials:

Back Panel

2' x 4' x 8' ledger strip
belt sander
router
3/8" round-over bit
Finland birch
nail gun

Cabinet Doors

Finland birch
jigsaw
router
3/8" round-over bit
orbital sander
eye protection
ear protection
dust mask
100 and 150-grit orbital sandpaper disc
C-clamps
35 mm boring bit for hinges
drill press
hand drill
nail gun
2" finish nails
wood conditioner
stain
clear urethane

Door Construction

1. Since the doors on the pre-made cabinets didn't match the new custom design (figure A), new ones were made from Finland birch plywood. Once the stock is cut, round over the edges with the router.

2. Sand the edges with a random orbital sander (figure B).

3. To attach the new drawer stock, cut in mortises using a forstner bit at the drill press (figure C).

4. Attach the hinges into the mortise and then join them to the cabinets (figure D).

Bookcase

1. Using the same material, Finland birch plywood, cut the side in the same curvy shape to match the back panel (figure E).

2. Assemble the bookcase on its side so that the shelves join the sides together (figure F). Use glue and finishing nails to secure in place.

3. Finally, set the custom bookcase into position (figure G).

Staining

1. To prep the wood for stain, apply a conditioner to seal the wood (figure H). Let the conditioner set for 10 minutes (be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions for specific directions).

2. Apply several coats of stain (figure I).

Media Install Preparation

1. Using a hole saw, drill in a hole to create a place for all the cords to be set in (figure J).

Figure I

Figure J

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