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TV/Game Cabinet
Give your flat-panel television or dartboard a wall-mounted
hideaway that’s a breeze to build.
Build the cabinet with two or four doors, depending on what’s inside. Chalkboard-
painted panels inside the dartboard cabinet doors provide a place to keep score.
A
s bulky tube-style TVs gradually disappear, so go the old-style armoires and entertainment centers that held them.
Today’s televisions require smaller, sleeker storage—the kind you can build yourself using basic tools and home-center
materials. In this article, we’ll first take you through the steps to build the TV cabinet. Then, on page 8, you’ll learn about
the minor modifications necessary to construct a matching dartboard case.
1/2" offset
A from end
■ Materials: 3⁄4" oak, 1⁄4" and 3⁄4" oak
plywood, 5⁄16×3⁄4" oak molding.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS B
■ Overall dimensions: 52¾" wide ×
8½" deep × 36¼" high.
■ The interior dimensions accept most
42" flat-screen televisions up to
49½" wide × 5½" deep × 32" high.
■ Make a half-size version to
conceal a standard-size dartboard.
■ Build the doors without the expense
of cope-and-stick router bits.
A
C B
A
E
B D
A
1/8" overhang
Riser
B
Raise the case (A–E) on riser blocks to provide clearance for the clamps. This also makes it easier
to use an assortment of clamps.
Page 2 of 9
6 Cut two 54"-long blanks for the
top/bottom front trim (F), a 38"-
long blank for the top/bottom end
to make two left and right parts. Mark
and cut one top/bottom end trim [Draw-
ing 1, Photo C]. Then glue and screw it to
[Photo E] and sand to the lines until
they fit between the rabbets [Photo F].
Finish-sand the panel faces to 180 grit,
trim (G), one 56"-long blank for the the case (A–F) [Photo D]. Repeat for the then apply a thin bead of glue to the
front cap trim (H), and a 22"-long other end trim and the front-cap trim frame rabbet and clamp the panels in
blank for end-cap trim (I). Quick Tip! (H) and end-cap trim (I). place or use two 3⁄8" brads to secure each
Rout, then cut to size. You can panel.
machine long parts easier and safer
than short ones, so rout profiles on
the end trim and end-cap trim before
Make two pairs of doors
1 Cut the door rails (J) and stiles (K) to
size. Attach the rails to the stiles by
4 After the glue dries, cut the door
horizontal trim (M) and vertical
trim (N) 1" oversize from molding like
cutting them to length. Rout 1⁄2" coves drilling and driving two pocket-hole that in Drawing 2b. (We bought ours at a
on the top/bottom front trim and top/ screws [Drawing 2]. Note: Place pocket-hole local home center.) Miter one end of
bottom end trim. Rout 3⁄8" beads on the screws at least 11 ∕16" from the edges of the each trim part, then miter each trim
front cap and end-cap trim [Drawing rails to keep them clear of rabbets to be part to fit the door frame [Photo G]. Glue
1a]. Sand trim parts to 180 grit. routed later [Drawing 2a]. and clamp the trim in place.
cut the trim to length attach end trim to the case round off panel corners
G
F
11/16"
G radius
L
A C A B
B
C
C D E
With the top/bottom end trim (G) miter Drill countersunk 1�8" pilot holes in the top/ Use a template from an art or office supply
against the front trim (F), mark the end trim bottom end trim (G) and pilot holes in the store to mark corner radii on the door panels
at the edge of the top/bottom (A). sides (B) before gluing and screwing them. (L) to match the door-frame (J/K) rabbets.
insert the door panels mark miter locations on trim mount hinges to the doors
M
K
N Folded business-
11/16" radius J K
card spacers
L
L
J
K
F G H
Sanding the panels (L) before they’re glued By scribing the outside edge of the door trim Center and screw on the hinges between two
in place eliminates the problem of sanding in (N) with a crafts knife instead of a pencil, you doors separated by a folded business card
tight corners. can miter the end for an exact fit. that acts as a spacer.
Page 3 of 9
1a cabinet FRONT view
3⁄8" bead
H
½" cove F
A
¼" E
B
1⁄8" overlap of D
outside
edge of part D
past part B
¼" E
A ½"
½" cove
F
Mounting holes
centered B
over wall studs D
J 34"
49½" #8 x 3" F.H.
M ½" wood screw
C
O A
K
2"
K
Magnetic 2"
catches 47¼"
G E
N L
7"
F
M
J
½" cove G
Page 4 of 9
2 double-door assembly
Pocket screw 3⁄8" rabbet 3⁄8" deep routed after assembly
Magnetic
catch strike 77⁄8"
J
M
2"
3⁄8" rabbets 3⁄8" deep
routed after assembly
R=11⁄16" J
L 4"
30½" K N
K 83⁄8" N
26" K
2¼"
J
2" butt hinge
77⁄8"
Magnetic
catch strike J
Pocket-hole plug 3⁄8" rabbet 3⁄8" deep
routed after assembly
E E
I
With rabbets on the centered double doors resting on the frame stile (D) and rails (E), drill and
drive hinge screws.
Page 6 of 9
Materials List Cutting Diagram
Materials List
(TV Cabinet) (Dartboard Cabine
FINISHED SIZE FINISHED SIZE
Part T W L Matl. Qty. Part T W L
Case Case
B
A top/bottom 3⁄4" 7" 491⁄2" OP 2 A top/bottom 3⁄4" 3" 255⁄8"
B
B sides 3⁄4" 7" 34" OP 2 B sides 3⁄4" 3" 34"
C hanging cleats 3⁄4" 2" 491⁄2" O 2 A
C hanging cleats 3⁄4" 2" 255⁄8"
D frame stiles 3⁄4" 2" 34" O 2 A
D frame stiles 3⁄4" 2" 34"
E frame rails 3⁄4" 2" 471⁄4" O 2 ¾ x 48 x 96" Oak-veneer plywood
E frame rails 2"3⁄4" 233⁄8"
top/bottom front E E
F* trim 3⁄4" 2" 523⁄4" O 2 F*D top/bottom front 3⁄ " 2" 287⁄8"
C trim J 4
top/bottom end ¾ x 7¼ x 96" Red oak (5.3 bd. ft.)
G* top/bottom end 3⁄4" 2" 41⁄2"
G* trim 3⁄4" 2" 81⁄2" O 4
trimI J
H
H* front J J 3⁄4" 23⁄4"
H* front-cap trim 3⁄4" 23⁄4" 541⁄4" O 1 F G cap trim 303⁄8"
I* end-cap trim 3⁄4" 23⁄4" 91⁄4" O 2 ¾ x 7¼ x 96" Red oak (5.3 bd. ft.)
I* end cap trim 3⁄4" 23⁄4" 51⁄4"
O
Doors (4) K K Doors (2)
K
J rails 3⁄4" 21⁄4" 77⁄8" O 8 J rails
¾ x 7¼ x 96" Red oak (5.3 bd. ft.) 3⁄4" 21⁄4" 77⁄8"
M M M M M M K Mstiles M 3⁄4" 2" 301⁄2"
K stiles 3⁄4" 2" 301⁄2" O 8
5⁄16 x ¾ x 96" Oak molding
L panels 1⁄4" 83⁄8" 261⁄2" OP 4 L panels 1⁄4" 83⁄8" 261⁄2"
N N N
M* horizontal trim 5⁄16" 3⁄4" 77⁄8" O 8 M* horizontal trim
5⁄16 x ¾ x 96" Oak molding (2 needed)
5⁄16" 3⁄4" 77⁄8"
N* vertical trim 5⁄16" 3⁄4" 26" O 8 N N N* vertical trim 5⁄16" 3⁄4" 26"
O magnet blocks 3⁄4" 3⁄4" 30" O 2 5⁄16 x ¾ x 96" Oak molding P chalkboard panels 1⁄4" 8 7⁄8" 27"
*Parts initially cut oversize. See the instructions. *Parts initially cut oversize. See the instructions.
Sources Sources
Materials key: OP–oak-veneer plywood, O
Materials key: OP–oak-veneer plywood, O–red oak. L
HB–hardboard.
Supplies: Pocket screws, #8×11⁄4" flathead wood screws,
L Supplies: Pocket screws, #8×11⁄4" flathead wo
#8×3" flathead wood screws, knobs (2), 2" butt hinges (4),
3⁄8"-offset hinges (4), magnetic catches (8), pocket-hole #8×3" flathead wood screws, knobs (2), 3⁄8"-off
L (4), pocket-hole plugs, 11⁄4" nickel-plated knobs
plugs, 11⁄4" nickel-plated knobs (2).
Bits: 1⁄4" rabbeting bit, 3⁄8" rabbeting bit, 3⁄8" ro
Bits: 1⁄4" rabbeting bit, 3⁄8" rabbeting bit, 3⁄8" round-over L bit, 1⁄2" cove bit, pocket-hole drill bit and jig.
bit, 1⁄2" cove bit, pocket-hole drill bit and jig.
Sources: Blackboard paint no. 203261, $12 pe
¼ x 48 x 48" Oak-veneer plywood
available at Lowe’s stores. Or use Rust-Oleum
chalkboard paint, $15 for 30 oz , from Amazon.
Written by Bob Wilson with Kevin Boyle
Project design: Jeff Mertz
Illustrations: Roxanne LeMoine; Lorna Johnson
Graphic design: Lorna Johnson
Page 7 of 9
Build a dartboard cabinet that scores a bull’s-eye
Make an open-back dartboard cabinet using most of the same techniques and parts
as the television cabinet.
1 Cut the parts to size where noted [Materials List, page 9], as with the television
cabinet. Note that you’ll make only two single doors this time and no magnet
block [Drawing 3]. Instead, you’ll add two chalkboard panels (P).
2 Assemble the cabinet (A/B/C) and frame (D/E) as before. Attach the front and end
trim (F, G) to the top and bottom, followed by the front and end-cap trim (H, I).
3 Make two single doors (J–N) like the outside doors on the TV cabinet. Cut the
chalkboard panels (P) to size and cover the front face with two coats of chalk-
board paint [Sources]. Then center, glue, and clamp a chalkboard panel to the inside
panel of each door.
4 Mount hinges on the doors and fasten them to the stiles (D). Sand where needed
up to 180 grit and finish as desired. Hang a dartboard with its bull’s-eye the
regulation 5'8" above the floor and center the cabinet over the dartboard. Screw it
through the hanging cleats (C) and into the wall studs.
I
#8 x 1¼" F.H. wood screw
303⁄8" H I
G 5¼"
Mitered
ends G
3 dartboard cabinet F
exploded view 287⁄8"
4½"
3"
255⁄8"
A
C
E Pocket screws
P D B
B
87⁄8"
J D
M
P
K C
G A
N
27" E
N F
G
3"
233⁄8"
#8 x 3" F.H.
L wood screw #8 x 1¼" F.H.
wood screw
M
J
Page 8 of 9
Materials List
(Dartboard Cabinet) More
C resources
D E
FINISHED SIZE
¾ x 5½ xVideo
related 96" Red oak (4 bd. ft.)
Part T W L Matl. Qty. GTV Antennas and Installation" at wood- I
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A top/bottom 3⁄4" 3" 255⁄8" OP 2
¾ x 7¼ x 96" Red oak (5.3 bd. ft.)
B sides 3⁄4" 3" 34" OP 2
96" Oak-veneer plywood M M
C hanging cleats 3⁄4" 2" 255⁄8" O 2 N
E E 5⁄16 x ¾ x 96" Oak molding
D frame stiles 3⁄4" 2" 34" O 2
D J N N N
E frame rails 3⁄4" 2" 233⁄8" O 2
96" Red oak (5.3 bd. ft.) front
top/bottom
F* trim 3⁄4" 2"J 287⁄8" O 2
Cutting Diagram
5⁄16 x ¾ x 96" Oak molding
H I
top/bottom
G* trim end 3⁄4" 2"
J41⁄2" J O
G 4
96" Red oakH*(5.3front
bd.cap
ft.)trim 3⁄4" 23⁄4" 303⁄8" O 1
O
I* K end cap trim 3⁄4" 23⁄4" 51⁄4" O 2 B
Doors (2)
K
96" Red oak (5.3 bd. ft.) A
M M M J Mrails M M M ⁄4" 21⁄4" 77⁄8"
3 O 4
¾ x 24 x 48" Oak-veneer plywood
K stiles 3⁄4" 2" 301⁄2" O 4
96" Oak molding
t) L panels 83⁄8" 261⁄2" OPCutting Diagram (Dartboard Cabinet)
N ⁄4"
1 2
N
M* horizontal
96" Oak molding trim
(2 needed)
5⁄16" 3⁄4" 77⁄8" O 4
N* vertical trim 5⁄16" 3⁄4" 26" O 4
L
N
P chalkboard panels 1⁄4" 8 7⁄8" 27" HB 2
96" Oak molding L
*Parts initially cut oversize. See the instructions.
¼ x 24 x 48" Oak-veneer plywood
Sources
Materials key: OP–oak-veneer plywood, O–red oak,
HB–hardboard.
Supplies: Pocket screws, #8×11⁄4" flathead wood screws, P
#8×3" flathead wood screws, knobs (2), 3⁄8"-offset hinges
(4), pocket-hole plugs, 11⁄4" nickel-plated knobs.
Bits: 1⁄4" rabbeting bit, 3⁄8" rabbeting bit, 3⁄8" round-over P
bit, 1⁄2" cove bit, pocket-hole drill bit and jig.
Sources: Blackboard paint no. 203261, $12 per quart, ¾ x 24 x 48" Hardboard
available at Lowe’s stores. Or use Rust-Oleum no. 206540
chalkboard paint, $15 for 30 oz , from Amazon.com. G
48" Oak-veneer plywood C D E
¾ x 5½ x 96" Red oak (4 bd. ft.)
G I J J
H
F K K
¾ x 7¼ x 96" Red oak (5.3 bd. ft.)
M M
N
E 5⁄16 x ¾ x 96" Oak molding
J N N N
5⁄16 x ¾ x 96" Oak molding
I J
J J Page 9 of 9
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