Simple Entertainment Center

[cabinetman]

This wall unit was made with Red Oak sheet goods and small amounts of solid wood trim. Very easy and quick to make. It's not at all ornate. No fancy doors, adjustable shelves, and lighting with remote control dimmer (hand held). It's finished with clear lacquer.
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[BobSch]

Very nice looking, CMan, but if that's simple, we're using different dictionaries! That is one beautiful piece.

[chopnhack]

It may not be overly ornate C-man, but it has understated beauty! What kind of joinery was used? How was the solid wood trim attached. Again, a nice looking piece.

[jcjrsmith]

"Simple" he says. Yeah, right.

That really is a very nice piece of work. Well done.

[Uncle Cracker]

Understated is often the best look. Pro-looking stuff, C-Man...

[BerniePA]

Yeah, simple -- uh, huh! Right purty stack o' sawdust you got there C'man!!!

[master53yoda]

As in the saying of one man's trash another man's treasure...........

Your simple is my full stretch of what I can do........................

I would probably be proud of what you would say "Oh da*m" over.

I like your work and am trying some of the sheet goods and small amount of wood stock panels etc.

[gerti]

Very nice! If the doors are sheet good, how did you cover up the exposed cuts? Can't tell from the photo.

[cabinetman]

Thanks to all for the comments. This unit is basically very easy to make. The little bit of trim and the crown does make it look more like furniture than boxes. If you make your drawings and keep track of the pieces of which piece gets what, it goes together just like a box. I've mentioned in several posts the value of taking the time to do drawings, however simple, to plan out what you want. It's easier to erase a line, than cutting new pieces.

Each standing unit is an individual unit. The parts of the boxes are first figured on the drawing to get the best side showing. Then once the parts are cut to size they are dadoed and rabbeted. Then sanded, and then glued and clamped. The leading edges of the cabinets are solid wood, as are the edges of the doors and shelves. The doors and shelves could have edging as thin as 1/4" to 3/4". An even simpler edging would be to use iron on preglued wood tape. It's very fast and there's no clamping. If applied correctly, can be very durable.

They are finished without the backs installed. Making them in separate pieces allows for easier handling and storage while working on them, and ease of delivery/installation, for one person.
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[Ed62]

I like the depth it adds around the TV. It really makes it look good. Nice work.

Ed

[ironhat]

Simple is good. That is great!

[Pappy]

Nice, C-Man, but you and Sarge need to get together and figure out what 'SIMPLE' means!

[drumpriest]

Looks great to me, simple or no, besides we are in the age of simple being ideal "clean lines" and all. Seems like a big endevour though, even if the joinery is more manageable, it's a big project, and well executed!

So, when was this made? When was the picture taken?

[cabinetman]

Looks great to me, simple or no, besides we are in the age of simple being ideal "clean lines" and all. Seems like a big endevour though, even if the joinery is more manageable, it's a big project, and well executed!

So, when was this made? When was the picture taken?

Thanks for the compliment. It's not really a big endeavor, just big sections. Not much different than making a small wall cabinet or bread box. It's just following the plan and doing the joinery. Because it turns out large, is the result of the steps to get it there. Being patient and not being intimidated are two important qualities in the growth and learning process.

If it makes a difference, I made this unit about 10-12 years ago... does it still count?
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[drumpriest]

Sure it counts, just wondering, you often post things you've done in the past and it's interesting to know the time period, as it were, as tastes change, etc...just interesting.

Yeah, I've done some bigger projects, mostly it's a pain because I would like to have more shop space, rather than that the project itself is a problem. For some reason it's always about finishing a particular project or job, regardless of how big or small, gives that sense of accomplishment.