Media Console with DVD Drawer Storage, Cyndi Collection [1]

Media Console with DVD Drawer Storage, Cyndi Collection [1] Submitted by Ana White [2] on Thu, 2011-05-12 15:32 [1] You see, I'm really quite greedy. I want to build everything, EVERYTHING for myself. But the reality is when you are able to build for just a tiny fraction of retail cost, and you love to build, you end up with quite an odd problem: furniture clutter. Yes, my home gets cluttered with furniture. Page 1 of 22

So despite my greed to have not one [3], not two [4], but three or more media consoles... I talked some sense to myself, and decided I will just have to build vicariously through you :) PS - Furniture that I don't use or replace is donated to charity. Summary: Yes, you can DIY a media console with doors sized perfectly for DVDs, roomy drawers, and even a generous spot for gaming and media equipment. This free, step by step plan is inspired by Pottery Barn's Cynthia Console, with cottage styling, two doors each with two shelves sized for DVD, two roomy drawers as well as cabinet storage. Fits flat panel tvs. CategoriesProject Type: Console Table Plans [5] Media and Entertainment Centers [6] Room: living room [7] Skill Level: Advanced [8] Style: Cottage Style Furniture Plans [9] Estimated Cost: $150 - $200 [10] Dimensions: Dimensions are shown above. Dimensions: Page 2 of 22

1 1/2 sheets of 3/4" plywood or MDF 1/4 sheet of 1/2" plywood or MDF 1 sheet of 1/4" plywood or MDF 1-1x12 @ 6 feet long 2-1x4 @ 8 feet long 2-2x2 @ 8 feet long 3-1x3 @ 8 feet long 1-1x2 @ 8 feet long 3-1x8 @ 8 feet long 2-16" Drawer Slides, Side/Undermount like these [11] 2 - Sets narrow profile hinges Common Materials: 2 inch screws 1 1/4 inch finish nails 2 inch finish nails 1-1/4" Pocket Hole Screws [12] Elmer's Wood Glue [13] Elmer's Wood Filler [14] 120 grit sandpaper primer wood conditioner paint paint brush Page 3 of 22

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[22] Cut List: Boards referred to as 1x20s measure 3/4" thick x 20" wide, cut to given lengths. Boards referred to as 1x12s measure 3/4" thick x 11 1/4" wide, cut to given lengths. Boards referred to as 1x8s measure 3/4" thick x 7 1/4" wide, cut to given lengths. This plan also uses 2x2s (1 1/2" x 1 1/2"), 1x4s (3/4" x 3 1/2") and 1x3s (3/4" x 2 1/2") Make sure your boards measure to these widths. Cut List for Main Box 2-1x20 @ 20" (Vertical Partitions) 1-1x20 @ 10" (Drawer Partition) 1-1x20 @ 34 3/4" (Open Shelf Bottom) 2-1x20 @ 65 1/2" (Top and Bottom) 2-1x12 @ 20" (Sides) 2-1x12 @ 13 1/4" (Cabinet Shelf) 1-1/4" Plywood @ 21 1/2" x 64 1/2" (Back) Cut List for Base 2-2x2 @ 63" 2-1x4 @ 17 3/4" 2-1x4 @ 64 1/2" Cut List for Door Storage (2) 4-1x8 @ 19 3/4" 4-1x8 @ 12 1/2" 4-1x2 @ 12 1/2" (Optional ledges to keep contents in door storage) Cut List for Doors (2) 4-1x3 @ 14 3/4" 4-1x3 @ 14" 1-1/2" Plywood @ 14 3/4" x 9" (Center Panel) Page 6 of 22

Cut List for Drawers (2) 4-1x8 @ 14 1/2" 4-1x8 @ 16 1/2" 2-1/4" Plywood @ 16" x 16 1/2" Cut List for Drawer Faces (2) 4-1x3 @ 16 3/4" 4-1x3 @ 4 3/4" 2-1/2" Plywood @ 4 3/4" x 11 3/4" Cutting Instructions: For the 1x20s... cut your 3/4" plywood into 20" wide strips, and then treat those strips like boards. You will need to use a tablesaw or cut carefully with a circular saw. Be aware that when building for doors and drawers, you must cut very precisely, or your doors/drawers will not operate correctly. General Instructions: This plan is very complicated and requires a great deal of precision. Please do not take this project on as a beginner. Pocket holes are shown throughout diagrams if you choose to use a Kreg Jig. [15] This project can also be built using standard joinery techniques. Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck! Step 1 Page 7 of 22

[23] Shelf partitions. Attach shelf partitions as shown in diagram, using either pocket holes set for 3/4" stock and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws or 2" screws countersunk. Use glue. It is very important that you take extra measures to square up project your drawers and doors won't fit right if you don't. Step 2 Page 8 of 22

[24] Next add the top and bottom to the project. Pocket holes are shown. It may be difficult to attach the center drawer divider with pocket holes due to drill clearance - so fasten from the bottom of the cabinet. Adjust for square. Step 3 [25] The sides are 1x12s. This plan is designed for 1x12s that measure 11 Page 9 of 22

1/4" in width. Measure the width of your 1x12s and rip down if necessary with tablesaw. Attach the 1x12s as shown above, with a 1/2" gap on the outsides as shown in diagram. You can click on any diagram for expanded views. Step 4 [26] Now add a shelf in each of the side cabinets as shown above. You can either make the shelves fixed by screwing in place, or drill holes for shelf pins for adjustable shelves. Step 5 Page 10 of 22

[27] Adjust your project for square. Apply glue and attach back with 1 1/4" finish nails and glue. For optimal strength, mark location of all shelves/dividers and attach. Step 6 [28] Page 11 of 22

For the footer, first mark and cutout the footer with a jigsaw as shown above. Sand until jigsaw edges are smooth and match. For the long straight part of the cut, I personally would use a circular saw. Note that the front footer is slightly different, although the same pattern. Attach side footers to the 2x2s with glue and screws. Step 7 [29] Mark front and back footers and cut out as you did the side footers. Attach to both side footers and the 2x2 cleats. Step 8 Page 12 of 22

[30] Now the fun part. Attach to the cabinet base as shown in diagram, using 2" wood screws and glue. Step 9 Page 13 of 22

[31] Step 9 Instructions: Door Storage. You will need to build two of these, and they will need to be very square. Check the width of your 1x8s, ensuring the width is 7 1/4" wide. Build as shown above. Step 10 Page 14 of 22

[32] Doors. There are many ways to build doors, ranging from super complicated to uberly easy. Easy is shown above. Use 1/2" plywood for the panel, framed in 1x3s. Remember that you will need to set your Kreg Jig for 1/2" stock when fastening the panel to the frame. Then you will need to set the Kreg Jig for 3/4" stock when attaching the frame boards together. For a tutorial on something very similar - except you can skip the raised panel part - go here. [33] Step 11 Page 15 of 22

Now attach door to door storage. Outside edges should be flush. You can use either pocket holes from inside or finsih nails from outside. [34] Step 12 Page 16 of 22

[35] The tricky part about putting the doors on is getting them to swing easily. The plan gives 1/8" clearance on top/bottom of the door. Attach hinges as shown in diagram. Adjust hinges so door closes smoothly. Step 13 Page 17 of 22

[36] Drawers. Build drawers as shown above. Attach plywood to bottom with 1 1/4" finish nails and glue. Take extra precautions to ensure drawers are very square. Step 14 Page 18 of 22

[37] When used properly, drawer slides really aren't that difficult to install. The main thing is to remember that the door face needs 3/4", so the slides/drawer needs to be inset 3/4" at this step. I've got a tutorial on how to install drawer slides here. [38] Step 15 Build the door faces to fit, as you did the cabinet doors. The measurements shown above are for an 1/8" gap on all sides of the drawer face. My trick for perfect looking drawer faces? With the drawer box full inserted, place the drawer face over the drawer box, centering the face on the opening. Next comes just a few 1/4" finish nails through the drawer face frame into the drawer box. Then open the drawer, and screw the face on from the backside. Be considerate of the location of pulls/handles when nailing/screwing. Page 19 of 22

[39] Finishing InstructionsPreparation Instructions: Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed. Source URL: http://image.ana-white.com/2011/05/media-console-dvddrawer-storage-cyndi-collection Links [1] http://image.ana-white.com/2011/05/media-console-dvd-drawer-stor age-cyndi-collection [2] http://image.ana-white.com/users/ana-white Page 20 of 22

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