Game console display shelf

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We have created this rack specially for the sake of users with multiple non-portable gaming consoles. When you place your gaming consoles vertically, depending on where you put them, there might be a risk of them falling over. With this Game Console Rack, you can store them horizontally. There is more than enough storage space across the 4 shelves. Spec Size.

Game console display shelf

For all of us gamers we understand that organization and display can be a bit of a handful at times. My goal was to create a console gaming shelf that displays my favourite and most used consoles, with LED lights! I didn't include my valence cuts as I found them around the house. The pine lattice I used for trimming off the front of my unit with mitred cuts will require a mitre saw to cut 45 degree angles for the corners. I can't remember the purchase measurements of the backerboard but if you cut it in 3 equal lengths, you will get that inch gap you see in the pictures to run wires and provide more than adequate ventilation for your consoles. The backerboard, amazingly, was the exact length of my final measurements for this console shelf. I would like this instructable to be as detailed as possible. Unfortunately I did not write down the measurements for the biscuit joints. You will require a biscuit jointer machine at this point, one that can make face cuts directly on flat wood see picture of rough cuts that I made above. The reason I posted the rough cuts picture is I don't have actual images of the cuts I made in the shelf and to remind you, it's always best to make test cuts if it means the final cuts you make are going to be absolutely perfect. You do not want to accidentally cut through the whole vertical piece when making the biscuit cuts. It would be best to make 2 cuts for each section a shelf will be adhering too, make the cuts 2 inches in from the edge and another one 4 inches from that, flip the wood over and make the same measurements, but opposite inverted the cuts you just made, this way they won't meet up. Make the same cuts on the edge of the shelves, just make sure you know which shelf will be adhering to which cuts you made on the vertical pieces.

I put any console that required wired controlles on the left of the unit so I could lay down and play my games. Controller Stand This can hold 2 controllers. It is possible but finishing the project is not something you want to rush, game console display shelf.

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For all of us gamers we understand that organization and display can be a bit of a handful at times. My goal was to create a console gaming shelf that displays my favourite and most used consoles, with LED lights! I didn't include my valence cuts as I found them around the house. The pine lattice I used for trimming off the front of my unit with mitred cuts will require a mitre saw to cut 45 degree angles for the corners. I can't remember the purchase measurements of the backerboard but if you cut it in 3 equal lengths, you will get that inch gap you see in the pictures to run wires and provide more than adequate ventilation for your consoles. The backerboard, amazingly, was the exact length of my final measurements for this console shelf. I would like this instructable to be as detailed as possible. Unfortunately I did not write down the measurements for the biscuit joints.

Game console display shelf

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Placement of the LED's is entirely up to you. I know this because I tried one section without the sanding in between. Thank you for reading our project about how to build a video game console cabinet and we recommend you to check out the rest of the projects. I decided to use this as a loose plan to go by and here are the steps I followed to complete my project. I put any console that required wired controlles on the left of the unit so I could lay down and play my games. Use as many or as little nails as you would like. That decision is entirely up to you and your needs. It's really up to you, the steps you take to clamp and glue the pieces together. I have since removed them and filled with wood filler then sanded down The image above shows the front edges mitred, finish nailed with an electric nailer , I tapped the nails in further and wood filled those holes, sanded any rough edges and places where wood filler was used. The pine lattice I used for trimming off the front of my unit with mitred cuts will require a mitre saw to cut 45 degree angles for the corners. I can't remember the purchase measurements of the backerboard but if you cut it in 3 equal lengths, you will get that inch gap you see in the pictures to run wires and provide more than adequate ventilation for your consoles. Again, I didn't take all the pictures I wanted too I was strapped for work time outdoors as the Canadian weather was approaching. Sliders The bottom 2 shelves can be pulled out like drawers. It's important to remember that with MDF, it absorbs paint.

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There were a few lessons along the way. It's important to remember that with MDF, it absorbs paint. It makes it hard to paint them white and paint the mitred trim black. Perforated Shelves All the shelves have been made using perforated steel panels. Once I had the holes cut I tacked the backing into place to ensure it all fit properly. I put any console that required wired controlles on the left of the unit so I could lay down and play my games. I had some old lint free car wash towels I was willing to part with so I used those. Video game console cabinet plans. Allow sufficient drying time as you will need to use painters tape to mask off the valences and the insides of the shelves to avoid painting them black. The final layout was slightly different than my plan but not far off. Sliders The bottom 2 shelves can be pulled out like drawers. I didn't include my valence cuts as I found them around the house. The I used wood putty to fill all nail heads and sanded once dry.