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Follow along with me as I build a contemporary built-in entertainment center for my home

24 March 2006

Finishing the Install

Before

I set up the service stand and quickly make some simple square legs to support it. The removable front skirt makes a good support for them on the carpet to spread the weight. I roll it in to position and then rotate it for access. We decide on where the equipment belongs  and then set up the shelving to fit. Each piece goes in place then we can hook everything up.  We put the TV in it’s space and it doesn’t seem to stress anything. I sight the front edge of the platform and there is no visible sag. Good deal.

 

 

Roll out rack and stand

 

Bryce gets going on the hook up and we work right up till 8:00 getting things connected. Between commercials watching 24 we finish the initial install and fit the face frame. Whoo Hooo !! that fits too. I am on a roll I tell ya. 10:00 and we are beat and it’s time to quit. I’ll have to pick up the details tomorrow when I am fresh.

And I do. I fit all the door and drawer fronts, adjust them and then lock them in place. Bryce programs the TV and all the equipment to work together later in the day. WOW! It’s amazing in full resolution 1080p. And the new sound system, Yamaha’s new YSP1000!!! That deserves a post all it’s own. HD programming is coming in on the old antenna and we get a whole bunch of digital and analog stations I never knew were there. It’s a major upgrade and it seems weird cause after all this time of just having the below average setup, my living room is like ….something my clients would have.  The best part of the deal though is my boys should be off my back for a good long while.

 

Yeah right…

 

After

 

 

 

Comments (5)

  • 3/24/06 - Steve CaseyThanks for all the nice comments. More pics coming up. I will probably end the blog with a series...  Show Full Comment
  • 3/24/06 - tommypwow thats beautiful i'd like to see any additional pic nyou have beautiful just beautiful
  • 3/24/06 - BuzzsawSteve, Could you possibly show us a picture from the side. I would like to see how you hid the...  Show Full Comment
  • 3/24/06 - sailhoHey Steve..........came out great. Totally understand the component pull-out/lazy susan now. How...  Show Full Comment
  • 3/24/06 - DarrellNWOW! (Wants more pictures)
About Me
Steve Casey

I'm a woodworker specializing in home-theater furniture and cabinetry. For more information about me, visit my Fine Woodworking Profile Page.

 

Also, check out my article "Furniture For your Next TV" featured in Fine Woodworking magazine.

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