Corner TV Stand

By Nick + Alicia
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This TV stand will fit up to a 50″ TV and is designed to tuck into a corner to optimize your living space. It also offers some storage for movies and remotes. There is an optional faux drawer on the front that hides your media players, and folds down to reveal them when they’re required.

Difficulty moderate

Tools

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Materials

Wood Products

  • 1 Quality Plywood (ie. Maple) , 3/4" Thick , Full Sheet
  • 1 Plywood , 1/4" Thick , Half Sheet
  • 1 Board , 1x4 , 48"
  • 2 Board , 1x2 , 72"
  • 1 Board , 2x2 , 72"
  • 1 Project Wood or Plywood , 1/4" Thick , 96"

Hardware & Supplies

  • 38 1 1/4" Kreg Pocket Hole Screws
  • 1 2 1/2" Kreg Pocket Hole Screws
  • 1 Wood Glue
  • 60 3/4" Brad Nails
  • 1 Set of Concealed Hinges (inset)
  • 3 Knobs
  • 2 Sets Non-Mortise Hinges
  • 70 1 1/4" Brad Nails
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Cut List & Parts

  • 1 Bottom of Frame , 3/4" x 18" x 43 1/2"
  • 1 Top of Frame , 3/4" x 18" x 45"
  • 2 Side Panels , 3/4" x 7" x 14"
  • 2 Mid Panels , 3/4" x 18" x 13 1/4"
  • 1 Shelf , 3/4" x 18" x 20"
  • 1 Horizontal Top Frame , 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 45"
  • 2 Vertical End Frame , 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 13 1/4"
  • 2 Vertical Mid Frame , 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 12 1/2"
  • 1 Horizontal Mid Frame , 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 18 1/2"
  • 6 Legs , 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 5"
  • 2 Leg Side Span , 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 4 3/4"
  • 1 Leg Back Span , 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 18 1/2"
  • 1 Front Bottom Frame , 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 42"
  • 1 Back Center Cover , 1/4" x 21 1/4" x 14 5/8"
  • 2 Back Side Covers , 1/4" x 15 9/16" x 14 5/8"
  • 1 Front Center Door Panel , 3/4" x 6 7/8" x 18 3/8"
  • 2 Front Side Door Panels , 3/4" x 10 1/8" x 12 3/8"
  • 4 Vertical Door Trim , 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 12 3/8"
  • 4 Horizontal Door Trim , 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 5 1/8"
  • 2 Vertical Center Door Trim , 1/4" x 2 1/2" 6 7/8"
  • 2 Horizontal Center Door Trim , 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 13 3/8"
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Directions

  • Bottom Panel

    Cut bottom panel as per the diagram below out of plywood. The angles on each side, at the back, should be 45-degrees. Drill two pocket holes on each side on the underside as shown on the diagram.

    Step 1

  • Attach End Panels

    Pre-drill pocket hole screws at the top of the end panels as shown on the diagram. You will use these later to attach the top. Attach end panels with wood glue and two 1 1/4" pocket hole screws on each side.

    Step 2

  • Mid Panels

    Drill pocket holes at the top and bottom of each of the mid-panels. The pocket holes should all be on one side of each board and face out towards the ends. Mark a line at 11" from the inside of each end panel. Align the pocket hole side of each board to this line and secure with wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.

    Step 3

  • Attach Shelf

    Attach the shelf as shown on the diagram using six pocket hole screws on the underside.

    Step 4

  • Attach Top

    Attach the top with wood glue and pocket hole screws from the END PANELS and MID PANELS. Make sure that the mid panels are secured at 11" at the top so that all is completely square.

    Step 5

  • Create Legs

    Create these legs from the 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" pieces in the cut-list. On the smaller legs, the pocket holes will overlap, however, they will still attach properly.

    Step 6

  • Attach front Legs

    Place the legs 3/4" out from the face of the main box and secure with wood glue and 2 1/2" wood screws. Be careful to aim for an area away from where the pocket hole screws pass.

    Step 7

  • Attach back Legs

    Secure back legs along the base with wood glue and 1 1/4" wood screws. See diagram for how to attach screws.

    Step 8

  • Back Covers

    Attach center and side covers on the back of the corner TV unit. Secure with 1 1/4" brad nails along the edges. Use a 2 1/2" hole saw to create a hole in both the upper shelf and the lower shelf in the center. You can also add access holes to the back of the sides if you are going to use either to charge electronics, etc.

    Step 9

  • Face Pieces

    Secure face pieces as shown with wood glue and 1 1/4" brad nails. The bottom curved face piece is created by putting temporary screws/nails at 3" from each end at the bottom, and one 2" from the bottom of the board in the center. Then use something flexible such as a thin 1/4" piece of lumber and scribe along the curve. Use a jigsaw with a scroll blade to cut carefully along the line.

    Step 10

  • Cut out Doors

    Cut out the door base panels. Dry fit them in place and ensure there is an adequate amount of space for your non-mortice hinges. Ideally, there should be about 3/32" all the way around the doors. (Center door is optional)

    Step 11

  • Add Trim to Doors

    Add the 1/4" x 2 1/2" pieces to the doors as shown, securing with wood glue and 3/4" brad nails. (Center Door is optional)

    Step 12

  • Install Doors

    Install doors with non-mortise hinges located approximately 1" from the top and bottom of each of the side doors. The optional bottom drawer can be installed with concealed hinges that you can purchase at your local hardware store. Use the Kreg Concealed HInge Jig for easiest installation. Add a magnetic catch with plate to each of the doors. Add chosen hardware.

    Step 13

  • Photo of Scribing Curve

    Here is how I created the curve to scribe.

    Step 14