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The corner on style for your television

By DON and DAVE RUNYAN
Published February 3, 2007

Some people think a television needs to be hidden in plain sight. When it's idle, they don't want to see it, but when it's on, everyone wants a clear view. Designed to fit snugly in a corner, this TV cabinet is the natural solution. It keeps the TV out of sight when not in use and it occupies space that's normally wasted.

Made primarily of oak plywood (other woods will work), the cabinet features clean lines and a handsome finish that will blend with almost any decor. Inside, a space 32 inches tall by 30 inches wide by 18 inches deep holds your TV. A removable shelf accommodates a DVD player or cable box. Under the TV bay, a big, full-extension drawer is perfect for DVDs, video games and remote controls.

Calling for straight cuts and using simple construction techniques, the cabinet is a good project for woodworkers of all skill levels. It requires careful measuring and cutting, but full-scale drawings and detailed diagrams eliminate the guesswork.

The cabinet measures about 47 inches tall by 29 inches deep.

The Corner TV Cabinet plan, No. 864, is $9.95 and includes step-by-step instructions with photos, full-size traceable patterns, detailed construction diagrams, a materials list and cutting layout, and a toll-free help line for project questions.

A package of television cabinet plans, No. C156, is $22.95 and includes plans for this project, a larger television cabinet and an armoire-style entertainment center. A catalog picturing hundreds of do-it-yourself projects is $2. Please include $4 for postage and handling (except catalog-only orders) and allow about two weeks for delivery.

To order by mail, clip this article and send it with a check or money order to U-Bild Features, c/o the St. Petersburg Times, 15241 Stagg St., Van Nuys, CA 91405. To order by credit card, call 1-800-828-2453. Visit U-Bild on the Web at u-bild.com.

[Last modified February 2, 2007, 19:42:00]