Posted by Intro
I’m not a big gamer, but I played a lot when I was younger. Having dug out a Sega Megadrive, SNES, PS1, PS2 and Wii from the parents’ lofts, the former TV cabinet was a mess of consoles, games and wires. The solution? Custom build something to suit.
Finished Cabinet
CAD Drawings
You can download the .skp file to import into SketchUp here: https://phil.lavin.me.uk/downloads/TV-Cabinet.skp
Construction Photos
Materials
The cabinet is made from the following materials:
- Frame: 40mm x 40mm planed square edge timber
- Panels: 18mm MDF
- Doors: 18mm MDF with 9mm MDF trim
- Back: 3.2mm Hardboard
- Shelves inside cupboard: 18mm MDF
- Top: 40mm white oak worktop
- Paint: Johnstones Water Based Satin (mixed to Farrow and Ball “Pitch Blue” colour)
- Top Oil: Base coat of Osmo Wood Protector (Clear), Top coats of Osmo Top Oil (Clear, Satin)