{"id":2827,"date":"2014-10-10T17:51:16","date_gmt":"2014-10-10T07:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/?p=2827"},"modified":"2024-09-19T08:47:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T22:47:40","slug":"diy-tv-lift-cabinet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/2014\/10\/10\/diy-tv-lift-cabinet\/","title":{"rendered":"100% Amazing DIY TV Lift Cabinet Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Finding design-savvy ways to magically create extra space in your home isn\u2019t always easy. While unsightly organizers and bulky dressers are always an option, it pays to get creative when coming up with neat and stylish storage ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does your living room have a huge flat-screen TV? Is it dominating the room? Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if it was out of view when not in use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here\u2019s a great solution to make that flat-screen TV disappear when it\u2019s not in use, a TV lift cabinet. And you can do it with the\u00a0hit of a button! This great-looking cabinet will hide the television using a lift mechanism and universal remote control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s great about this TV lift cabinet is that it looks so natural, you won\u2019t even know that it hides that\u00a0television, unless you\u2019re aware of its purpose. It also stores and hides your remotes, DVD players, game consoles, and other home entertainment items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do you want your TV to magically disappear when not in use? Then learn how to build this DIY TV lift cabinet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Building a TV Lift Cabinet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 1 Firgelli Lift FA-TVL-170-24-36 (includes IR detect and remote)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 5 sheets of 3\/4\u2033 Birch Plywood<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 sheet of 1\/4\u2033 Birch Plywood<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 4 Hinges \u2013 soft close<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 4 rolls of Birch Edge Tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 bottle of Wood Glue<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 20 feet of 1.25\u2033 x 3\/4\u2033 Wood Panel Molding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 30 feet of 1\u2033 x 1\/4\u2033 Wood Panel Molding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 5 pairs Drawer Slide<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 Piano Hinge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 IR repeater to hide components and IR receivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 4 Drawer Pulls<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 Door Pull Knobs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 4 Bolts, Nuts and Washers for the Firgelli Lift<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 pack of strong Velcro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Tools:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Table Saw<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Jig Saw<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Compound Mitre Saw \u2013 or Mitre Box<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Drill Press<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Electric Drill<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Clamps \u2013 assorted<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Tape Measure and Small Steel Ruler<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Right Angle Square<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Orbital Sander \u2013 with 60 and 100 grit Sand Paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sanding Block and loose 60 and 100 grit Sand Paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Iron \u2013 for applying edge tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sharp Box Cutter \u2013 for edge tape trimming<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Drill Bits and Forstner Drill Bits<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Countersink Drill Bit \u2013 for drywall screws<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00bc\u201d \u2013 \u00bd\u201d Dowel Center Transfer Plugs and a few 1\/4\u2033 Dowels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Nail Gun and Compressor \u2013 to hold the wood while the glue dries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Putty Knife \u2013 for spackling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Socket Set<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Screwdriver<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Hammer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      This is a video showing the TV Lift cabinet in action:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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