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1. Cut the Parts from Plywood

Aug 07, 2012

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Videos in the Series

Walnut Entertainment Center Introduction
August 7, 2012

How to build an entertainment center
1. Cut the Parts from Plywood
August 7, 2012

Cut a large sheet of plywood with a circular saw. Learn how to measure the saw base and properly locate guides.
2. Dadoes, Rabbets and Grooves
August 7, 2012

In this second episode of our entertainment center project we mark the locations of dadoes and rabbets and rout the grooves.
3. Solid Wood Edging
August 7, 2012

Rip solid wood edging to size for the center and side dividers. And cut them flush with hand tools.
4. Beveled Edge
August 7, 2012

Create a beveled edge detail for the bottom and top of the entertainment center.
5. Preparing for a Finish
August 7, 2012

It's time to start sanding. Find out how to get all of the components ready for the finish.
6. A No Hassle Glue-Up
August 7, 2012

Assemble the parts with glue and find great tips for dealing with squeeze-out.
7. A Wipe On Finish
August 7, 2012

Learn great finishing tips for applying stain and varnish prior to assembly.
8. Create the Pedestal
August 7, 2012

Discover how to make this mitered plywood base and attach them with pocket screws.
9. Entertainment Center Finishing Touches
August 7, 2012

Drill the holes for the shelf pins and attach the shelves and doors to complete the entertainment center.

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About This Video Workshop

In this video workshop, Marc demonstrates that you don't need a lot of tools to build a your own custom entertainment center. All that's required are some basic tools, plywood and solid-wood lumber, and finishing products. This project goes into detail on designing an entertainment center to accommodate cords and heat, cutting plywood to size with a circular saw, cutting joints with a router, edging plywood, assembly and glue-up, and finishing with stain and varnish.… More about this Video Workshop

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