Wood For TV Stand

Mar 07, 2007 9 Replies

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Dr 19 years ago

Greetings,

I've decided our HD Projection TV needs to be higher off the floor. The set weighs 150lbs and the base is 50"x22". The stand will be

51"x23"x17". Vertical supports on the ends and two in the "middle",
18" from each end. The verticals will have 3/4" hardwood on the top and bottom ends (which go into rabbits on top and base) for securing TeeNuts. 1/4-20 screws through the top and base into the verticals.

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The unit will be finished with black laminate, so the raw wood's apprearance is immaterial.

My thoughts; I'm not a big fan of MDF. Oak and birch ply are going "overboard" For the small difference in price and weight, I feel 3/4" is better then

5/8". I'm considering 3/4" BC.

I'd appreciate your thoughts/comments. Did I miss something? And other ideas, considerations?

Thanks,

Dave

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Stoutman 19 years ago

Did you see mine I just posted on ABPW?? It is a real bute!

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B A R R Y 19 years ago

Cabinet grade birch. It'll stay flatter, is stronger, and you won't have to mess with surface defects that WILL telegraph through the laminate.

Personally, I'd just us MDF.

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Stephen M 19 years ago

BC is not going to provide you with a consistent enough surface. Just use the MDF.

IMO this is "non-heirloom" furniture for a couple of reasons:

1) black laminate. 2) The sole purpose of the piece is to support an appliance which will likely be replaced inside of a decade with something a different size and shape.

MDF probably is the right choice for this application.

-Steve

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Bill Waller 19 years ago

One can also order 3/4" MDF with black melamine already laminated. Check your local lumberyard...not the Borgs. __________________ Bill Waller New Eagle, PA

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Dont matter 19 years ago

I was trying to imply I would be using 4mikeA. Melamine would not hold up.

Thanks,

Dave

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Dont matter 19 years ago

Wow, I stopped by a Home Depot (not the one I normally go to). They had 15 ply 3/4" Birch for $30.00!

Thanks to all for the suggestions and comments... It's sawdust time :o)

Regards,

Dave

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CW 19 years ago

I bought a sheet of that just a few days ago. Just making a storage box. Was to be assembled with pocket screws. Wouldn't hold a screw. The vaneer was so thin that sanding with 180 grit went through it. Low price for a reason.

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B A R R Y 19 years ago

Did you try the coarse thread (softwood) pocket screws?

If so, never mind...

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CW 19 years ago

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