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Television CabinetThis handsome cabinet easily holds a 32" teleuision, aVCR, and stereo gear Plus it ofersstorage room to spare.The key to building it successfully it o well-planned asembly process'L aowthat you've got theI \ | hang ofbuilding cabinets,I \ this TV cabinet shouldntlook too intimidating. It's big, butit's built very similar to the wallmountedand base cabinets.Though it's deePer than the othercabines, it's the same width and usesthe same materials and joinery (seePlate Joinery Basia on page 36). Thisreally simplifies layout, since a lot ofthe measurements are the same'There are a few structural differencesthat help this cabinet bear theweight ofa TV (TV cABII.TET coNsrRUcrIoNvrew).They include asecond toe kick and a Pair of aluminumangle brackets, Plus morecleats than the wall-mounted andbase units to he$ resist racking.On the functional side, the TVcabinet gets drawers (mounted onfull-extension slide$ for videos andcompact discs. Adjustable shelvesbelow hold more audio/visual gear.DESIGN GONSIDERANONSI have a 32" TV, and I'm told that'scurrently the best selling size. So Idesigned this cabinet around thosedimensions. Most 32" sets I checkedwill fit with plenty of room for airto circulate and cool the TV'Of course, if you have a TVsmaller tharn 32",it will fit fine. For alarger set, though, you may need alarger cabinet. Be sure to measureyourTV before You start to build.CtTfTIilG TIIE PARTS TO SIZEThe first thing to do is get all theTVcabinet panels cut to size and edgebanded.Check the varnnrers usrat right, and use the Proceduresshown on pages 28 atd29.32woRKBENcH D JANUARY I FEBRUARY 2000