bighusref Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I am not sure if I can explain this properly, so bear with me! I have an LCD tv in the bedroom and it sits on the chest of drawers. The stand for the tv covers most of the top of the chest of drawers. I would like to put my DVD recorder through there but space is an issue. I have looked for some sort of plinth or stand thing that would simply raise it off the chest of drawers, allowing the DVD to be under the tv, but cannot find anything suitable for my tv (all I have found seem to be for smaller tv's) Anybody know of something I could buy to do this? If not, any of you a joiner and fancy a wee "homer"? Before anybody says, I don't want to wall mount the tv. Thanks in advance folks [prepares myself for the homosexual references after using the term "homer"] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I am not sure if I can explain this properly, so bear with me! I have an LCD tv in the bedroom and it sits on the chest of drawers. The stand for the tv covers most of the top of the chest of drawers. I would like to put my DVD recorder through there but space is an issue. I have looked for some sort of plinth or stand thing that would simply raise it off the chest of drawers, allowing the DVD to be under the tv, but cannot find anything suitable for my tv (all I have found seem to be for smaller tv's) Anybody know of something I could buy to do this? If not, any of you a joiner and fancy a wee "homer"? Before anybody says, I don't want to wall mount the tv. Thanks in advance folks [prepares myself for the homosexual references after using the term "homer"] Haha homer. Gay. Do you want something which sits under the tv unit, but raised off the chest of drawers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Haha homer. Gay. Do you want something which sits under the tv unit, but raised off the chest of drawers? Yes, I have a tv with an oval stand. I want something inbetween the chest of drawers and the bottom of the tv stand, to allow a gap for the DVD. If I was looking to get something made, it would be relatively simple for a joiner, two bits of wood the same size and shape as the top of the chest of drawers and two "sides", making a boxey kind of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 So you want it going the length of the chest of drawers, for the tv unit to sit on. Almost a table type thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 So you want it going the length of the chest of drawers, for the tv unit to sit on. Almost a table type thing? See this picture, I need something like that, but the shape of my chest of drawers and without the legs. Obviously, not painted or anything, just plain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 See this picture, I need something like that, but the shape of my chest of drawers and without the legs. Obviously, not painted or anything, just plain. Gotcha. Shouldnt be too hard depending on what meterial and finish you are wanting. I'm not a joiner btw, just to make that clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Gotcha. Shouldnt be too hard depending on what meterial and finish you are wanting. I'm not a joiner btw, just to make that clear. Just plain old wood would do, no flashy finish required, just something plain again. So, you asked me all these questions even though you cannot help me? Cheers mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Just plain old wood would do, no flashy finish required, just something plain again. So, you asked me all these questions even though you cannot help me? Cheers mate. I could design it nice looking, but to give it a decent enough build then in all honesty I'm probably not the man for the job. I was just getting a good decription of what exactly it was, which will help anyone else. Incidentally, whats the dimensions of the chest of drawers etc. IKEA do basic box units like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 I could design it nice looking, but to give it a decent enough build then in all honesty I'm probably not the man for the job. I was just getting a good decription of what exactly it was, which will help anyone else. Incidentally, whats the dimensions of the chest of drawers etc. IKEA do basic box units like that. I know man, I was just joking with you. http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60093058 That is the exact chest of drawers. The top is 27.5 wide and 15.5 inches deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Spackler Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Ever thought of going to B+Q?! DIY. Doesn't look that difficult to build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Mount it on the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Ever thought of going to B+Q?! DIY. Doesn't look that difficult to build! Yes and no. It doesn't look that hard and it probably wouldn't for many folk, however I am really useless at these sort of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Mount it on the wall. Wondered when you would turn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Wondered when you would turn up. Do i win a prize? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Yes and no. It doesn't look that hard and it probably wouldn't for many folk, however I am really useless at these sort of things. MDF, drill, 8 dowels and some PVA glue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 MDF, drill, 8 dowels and some PVA glue... Scored four against the hibees!!! I dunno, I may try!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Spackler Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Scored four against the hibees!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Scored four against the hibees!!! I dunno, I may try!!! You cant go wrong with it. Theres no grain so you dont have to worry about how you cut it. It sands easily, and you could paint it easily too. Very easy to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryJTlaw Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Get the joiner who did Dexters kitchen,once the job is done then simply dont pay him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Spackler Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 You cant go wrong with it. Theres no grain so you dont have to worry about how you cut it. It sands easily, and you could paint it easily too. Very easy to work with. Don't breath the dust in though. Nasty stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Get the joiner who did Dexters kitchen,once the job is done then simply dont pay him!! Would that be your good self? As for payment, it would depend on how much you wanted (or how many cans) as to whether I would pay or not. That big shiny shop of yours must do okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Don't breath the dust in though. Nasty stuff. aye, and it smells like rotten eggs when you cut it. great to work with though. incidently, i'm rotten at diy but made a magic wee table with mdf for my craft and design project in 4th year. 15 years on its still going strong, although its been modified to fit in with my furniture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryJTlaw Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Would that be your good self? As for payment, it would depend on how much you wanted (or how many cans) as to whether I would pay or not. That big shiny shop of yours must do okay. You would need to get the same colour material (is it beech or light oak?) or it would look a bit shabby if different. Why not stick the DVD in the top drawer wi the wifes panties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Depending on how high the DVD player is couldn't you just rest the TV on 3/4/5 books at either end? Job done. sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 My TV is sitting on top of my dvd player as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 dryJTlaw, It is beech and it is "my" chest of drawers, top drawer has my scarf, belts, cufflinks etc, missus' knicker drawer is not there! Stuart, That is the tv, the stand is oval and wouldn't stand very safely on books. Cigaro, it is a 32" tv and would probably go through my DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 dryJTlaw, It is beech and it is "my" chest of drawers, top drawer has my scarf, belts, cufflinks etc, missus' knicker drawer is not there! Stuart, That is the tv, the stand is oval and wouldn't stand very safely on books. Cigaro, it is a 32" tv and would probably go through my DVD. Ok, mine is only a 20" TV. Do you have any old drawers lying around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Ok, mine is only a 20" TV. Do you have any old drawers lying around? What is it with you and Stouty asking about the missus' undercarriages?!?!?! Nah mate, nothing like that. I'll have a look and see if I think I can do it myself, if not I shall call a local joiner and see what they say. You know the dudes, "no job too small.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 It will be fairly easy I think. As I said: 2x 27.5"x15.5" MDF 2x 4"x15.5" MDF 8x dowels (maybe 5/6mm) Hand drill PVA glue Sand paper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryJTlaw Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 What is it with you and Stouty asking about the missus' undercarriages?!?!?! Nah mate, nothing like that. I'll have a look and see if I think I can do it myself, if not I shall call a local joiner and see what they say. You know the dudes, "no job too small.." Al a would find the missus knicker drawer if a did the job but ma passport doesnt include newhaven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Bighusref - I meant to say put a plank of wood across the books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Yes and no. It doesn't look that hard and it probably wouldn't for many folk, however I am really useless at these sort of things. That is why you have a Missus. Buy her a feckin saw, some wood and a bag of nails, tell what you want, go to the pub and tell her you want it finished by the time you get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonman Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 i made a unit to sit on top of my daughter chest of drawers as the top was buckling with the weight of her tv, video, and dvd. Bought beach furniture board from wickes and made it out of that . Top, bottom and sides and a piece for the middle just like the pic above, did try dowels and glue first but ended up using screws as it was a lot more sturdier. Filled the screw holes with wood filler , job done . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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