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. Again, I didn't take all the pictures I wanted too I was strapped for work time outdoors as the Canadian weather was approaching. The pictures above are after I made the cuts, filled the biscuit joints with glue and biscuits, then clamped together for 2 hours.

I figured two wood screws would hold the dividers in place since they were only providing separation and once the unit was full of systems the dividers would be flush to the shelves from the weight above, game console display shelf. Keep an eye on run off, if there are any drips clean them up immediately.

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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. 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.

Game console display shelf

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The pictures above are after I made the cuts, filled the biscuit joints with glue and biscuits, then clamped together for 2 hours. Storage Size This rack has been designed to fit roughly all kinds of non-portable gaming consoles. This lets you run the wire down the side and out the holes I cut in the upper left corners. As you can see, the masking is complete. Sliders The bottom 2 shelves can be pulled out like drawers. Additionally, they also prevent your consoles from falling off the rack and breaking when you slide the shelves out. There were a number of things to consider when designing the unit, including the width of the wood being used, trying to use factory length boards to reduce the number of cuts and ensuring all systems could be accommodated. Perforated Shelves All the shelves have been made using perforated steel panels. Pin It. I know this because I tried one section without the sanding in between.

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I'm not a carpenter and really just winged a lot of this. My goal was to create a console gaming shelf that displays my favourite and most used consoles, with LED lights! For protective coating I used Minwax water based Polycrylic, it was easy clean up and fast drying. I decided to use this as a loose plan to go by and here are the steps I followed to complete my project. I did find a good compromise. The I used wood putty to fill all nail heads and sanded once dry. Once all the finish was complete the backing needed to be attached and consoles set up. I used screws on the outside corners and outside shelves, I wish I hadn't as I didn't countersink them and the screw heads stuck out. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop. I took care to counter sink all screws and filled any screw heads with wood putty and sanded as needed. Next was to decide on the finish for my project. Since I screwed up and installed the valences early, I painted these white at the same time. Let the first coat dry then proceed with the second coat. Have a friend hold up the backerboard where you will be installing it and mark with a pencil, where you will drill holes to run the LED wire through.