Very nice build. I was about to order their plans but I believe they only accept PayPal, which I will have to sign up for. Really liked the walnut top. Do you have any video of that? Again, nice job!
Thanks Bill. I got the Walnut from an Amish Sawmill in Ethridge TN. Super nice family, love dealing with them. All their lumber is rough cut so I had to joint, plane and cut all of it. There are so many videos on this that I decide to leave a lot of this process out, including the glue up. Thanks so much for your interest.
Is the biscuit jointer a necessary step? Don't have one and didn't want to buy one just for this one thing if there's a work around to using the fasteners
No, not necessary. You can use your table saw to cut a kerf 1/2 inch down from the top to put your Z clips. Use your router with a 1/8th straight bit, Or you could attach your top using figure 8 clips. There's lots of TH-cam videos that show how to do this. The main thing is to use a method that allows for seasonal wood movement (especially for hardwood tops). Theres nothing worse than building a beautiful top and then hearing a loud pop and discover a crack in it. (It happened to me). Hope this helps, if you have any questions, let me know. I try to answer all questions.
I made my hardware from scratch, but when I build them now I just order from Amazon. The cost difference is only about 20 dollars and it's just not worth it. The one I order is the "Homacer Sliding bar door kit, double door" you can get sizes from 24 inches to 120 inches. My favorite is to build a 72 inch TV stand and order a 72 inch hardwear kit. Hope this helps
You're right. Dylan didn't put that in. What I did was draw a line on the bottom where the middle walls would be, drill small hole along the line and then put glue on the "wall bottoms" while it's laying down. Drive in the screws (pre-drill into the bottom of the sides) and you will be fine. Glue would probably (definitely) be good enough if you don't want to screw from the bottom. Also a 23 gage pin nail (if you have one) to hold it in place until the glue dries would work too.
Did you put any trim on the front facing edge of the white horizontal shelves since they are plywood? Purchased the plans and hope to begin soon, Thanks
Hey Bill, thanks for your question. Yes I did put trim on the plywood shelves. I cut them 1 inch shorter than the plans and then cut a 1 inch strip of pine. Glued and Bradnailed. You can also just edge band and it will look great.
While you can use a clear coat over paint, I chose not to. It's just me and my wife and we're not too hard on furniture. I used 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of paint. It's over 3 years old and zero yellowing. If you plan to topcoat over paint, use a waterbase poly.
Great video! It looks awesome! Question. What kind of wood for the face frame? I feel like it looks so smooth and clean and has no knots. I feel like I do t see this at lowes....or maybe I need to just open my eyes lol. Thanks!
Riley Griffin, Thanks Riley, got it at Home Depot. It called "Select", its usually in an aisle by itself standing up. It cost a little bit more but it never has knots and requires less sanding. I don't always get Select, Common is cheaper but adequate for a lot of projects. I think Lowe's has the same wood too.
Jimmy Rogers, Since I was using Walnut (a hardwood). It will need to expand and contract with the seasons. Normally hardwoods contract in the winter with the low humidity and expand is the summer. This even happens in heated and cooled rooms. If you screw a table top down it will eventually crack because movement was restricted. With slots and table clips the top is held down firmly but allows for seasonal movement along the width of the slot. I hope this helps.
I used patio rollers (Amazon). I've made more of these TV stands for clients and I use mini barn door hardware (also Amazon). You can get a 72 inch set for 2 doors for about 79.
Hey Leonidas, thanks for asking. I live in an area that allows me to buy hardwoods (walnut) from the Amish so my price may be lower. The plywood, the face frame (poplar) the top (walnut) and the Barn door hardware (Amazon) totaled about 360. If you decide to use 2x8 pine and stain for the top you can probably still make it for this price. But, just about everyone that comes into my home says they love the Walnut top. So, if you can spend the extra money... Get the Walnut. There are a hundred ways to make this. Watch Anna White Farmhouse TV Stand and Woodbrew Farmhouse TV Stand. Or me! Thanks
Hey Will, I apologize, I just now saw your comment and it couldn't have come at a worse time. We are in the process of moving out of state. This entertainment center is my best selling item, and would have been glad to have built you one. Again.. So sorry
Nice work.
Great job thanks for taking the time to film it.
Alsome Job 👍👌
Very nice!
Her: I need a new TV stand
Him: hold my beer
Nice job!
Love it!!
Very nice build. I was about to order their plans but I believe they only accept PayPal, which I will have to sign up for. Really liked the walnut top. Do you have any video of that?
Again, nice job!
Thanks Bill. I got the Walnut from an Amish Sawmill in Ethridge TN. Super nice family, love dealing with them. All their lumber is rough cut so I had to joint, plane and cut all of it. There are so many videos on this that I decide to leave a lot of this process out, including the glue up. Thanks so much for your interest.
Soon as i saw the alabama sticker and flag i subscribed. Roll Tide!
Hahaha. You made my day. Roll Tide!
muy buen video, gracias por compartir, un saludo.
Is the biscuit jointer a necessary step? Don't have one and didn't want to buy one just for this one thing if there's a work around to using the fasteners
No, not necessary. You can use your table saw to cut a kerf 1/2 inch down from the top to put your Z clips. Use your router with a 1/8th straight bit, Or you could attach your top using figure 8 clips. There's lots of TH-cam videos that show how to do this. The main thing is to use a method that allows for seasonal wood movement (especially for hardwood tops). Theres nothing worse than building a beautiful top and then hearing a loud pop and discover a crack in it. (It happened to me). Hope this helps, if you have any questions, let me know. I try to answer all questions.
nice build. the face boards, what kind of wood is that? are they 1x6 or did you plane down some 2x4's?
my bad I just saw that you already answered "select"
So what size was the barn door slide you used and where can you find them. The only one the box stores around me sell are 6' plus.
I made my hardware from scratch, but when I build them now I just order from Amazon. The cost difference is only about 20 dollars and it's just not worth it. The one I order is the "Homacer Sliding bar door kit, double door" you can get sizes from 24 inches to 120 inches. My favorite is to build a 72 inch TV stand and order a 72 inch hardwear kit. Hope this helps
Also... The ones at Lowes and HD are for Big sliding barn doors. Like for bathrooms. On those the hardwear won't fit. It will be too big.
@@crimsonwoodworking9609 thanks for the info
How do you connect the middle walls to the bottom shelf? I don’t see it on Dylan’s plans.
You're right. Dylan didn't put that in. What I did was draw a line on the bottom where the middle walls would be, drill small hole along the line and then put glue on the "wall bottoms" while it's laying down. Drive in the screws (pre-drill into the bottom of the sides) and you will be fine. Glue would probably (definitely) be good enough if you don't want to screw from the bottom. Also a 23 gage pin nail (if you have one) to hold it in place until the glue dries would work too.
Thank you!! Great suggestion!
Did you put any trim on the front facing edge of the white horizontal shelves since they are plywood?
Purchased the plans and hope to begin soon, Thanks
Hey Bill, thanks for your question. Yes I did put trim on the plywood shelves. I cut them 1 inch shorter than the plans and then cut a 1 inch strip of pine. Glued and Bradnailed. You can also just edge band and it will look great.
Great video! What type of finish did you apply on the white base? I worry about yellowing over time
While you can use a clear coat over paint, I chose not to. It's just me and my wife and we're not too hard on furniture. I used 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of paint. It's over 3 years old and zero yellowing. If you plan to topcoat over paint, use a waterbase poly.
How big is the finished product? How long?
Heavin Hensley 75" long 22" deep and 32" tall
Great video! It looks awesome! Question. What kind of wood for the face frame? I feel like it looks so smooth and clean and has no knots. I feel like I do t see this at lowes....or maybe I need to just open my eyes lol. Thanks!
Riley Griffin, Thanks Riley, got it at Home Depot. It called "Select", its usually in an aisle by itself standing up. It cost a little bit more but it never has knots and requires less sanding. I don't always get Select, Common is cheaper but adequate for a lot of projects. I think Lowe's has the same wood too.
KC Hughes thanks for the reply and for the information!
Lowe's sells it also.
Did you Brad nail the center part? Left that part out?
Yes. Drawed a nail line. Glue and 18 gage bn go a long way. Thanks for asking. If I can help in any way, just ask in the comments.
Roll Tide! Thanks for posting the video. Why did you go with biscuit slots and counter hardware over pocket holes?
Jimmy Rogers, Since I was using Walnut (a hardwood). It will need to expand and contract with the seasons. Normally hardwoods contract in the winter with the low humidity and expand is the summer. This even happens in heated and cooled rooms. If you screw a table top down it will eventually crack because movement was restricted. With slots and table clips the top is held down firmly but allows for seasonal movement along the width of the slot. I hope this helps.
Jimmy Rogers and Roll Tide!
did you make the sliders too?
I used patio rollers (Amazon). I've made more of these TV stands for clients and I use mini barn door hardware (also Amazon). You can get a 72 inch set for 2 doors for about 79.
How much were the Materials?
Hey Leonidas, thanks for asking. I live in an area that allows me to buy hardwoods (walnut) from the Amish so my price may be lower. The plywood, the face frame (poplar) the top (walnut) and the Barn door hardware (Amazon) totaled about 360. If you decide to use 2x8 pine and stain for the top you can probably still make it for this price. But, just about everyone that comes into my home says they love the Walnut top. So, if you can spend the extra money... Get the Walnut. There are a hundred ways to make this. Watch Anna White Farmhouse TV Stand and Woodbrew Farmhouse TV Stand. Or me! Thanks
Thank you so much for replying I really appreciate it thank you very much
Do You have a blueprint for this?
www.woodbrew.tv/product/barn-door-media-console-plans/
How can I purchase?
Do u make to sell?? I would really like to purchase.
I reside in Tennessee
Hey Will, I apologize, I just now saw your comment and it couldn't have come at a worse time. We are in the process of moving out of state. This entertainment center is my best selling item, and would have been glad to have built you one. Again.. So sorry