How to Build an Entertainment Center out of 1 Sheet of Plywood

Building your own entertainment center is both fun and suprisingly easy. Here's an afternoon project that will wow your friends.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• (1) 5 foot x 10 foot sheet of 3/4 inch plywood
• Circular or table saw
• Tape measure
• Wood screws
• Edgebanding
• Drill/driver
• Wood filler
• Sander
• Paint or stain
• Lacquer

1. Make these cuts:
   2 pieces @ 23 inches x 47 3/4 inches
   4 pieces @ 23 inches x 35 3/4 inches
   1 piece @ 22 1/4 inches x 35 3/4 inches

2. Sand all surfaces (buying prefinished plywood will save time on this step).

3. Lay the (2) 47 3/4 inch long pieces on thier 3/4 inch long face. Span the tops of the pieces with (1) 23 inch long piece also resting on its long 3/4 inch face. You will have a 23 inch deep "U".

4. Measure up 1 inch from the bottoms of the 47 3/4 inch pieces and span them with another 23 inch piece.

5. Stand the box up so that it stands 47 3/4 inches high. Attach another 23 inch piece BUT attach it vertically flush with the back (the other (2) 23 inch pieces are now horizontal).

6. Lay the box on its back (the side with the vertical 23 inch piece). Measure up 11 1/2 inches from the bottom 23 inch piece and attach the 22 1/4 inch piece. Its back will be flush against the vertical 23 inch piece.

7. Attach the final 23 inch piece so that its back rests on top of the vertical 23 inch piece.

8. Fill in all holes with wood filler. Sand smooth.

9. Apply edgebanding to all rough edges.

10. Paint or stain to your liking. Finish with 2 coats of lacquer.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use a hole saw attachment for your drill to cut out a place for cords.
• Never paint or stain without proper ventilation.