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Kriztufer
12-31-03, 08:35 AM
I'm moving into a new townhouse and I'll be putting my entertainment center in the basement. There is no history of flooding or water in the basement, but just to be safe I want to build a platform to put it on.
This is what I want to put on the platform
http://www.basically.net/stuff/ht/center.jpg
I could build a simple frame out of 2 X 4's and throw some plywood on it, but if I do it this way, it won't be as high I want it.
I want to raise it up about 8 inches, but I don't know how to go about building something high enough and sturdy enough to hold the entertainment center, TV, etc.
any suggestions, tips, pointers, etc would be greatly appreciated
Happy New Year!
This is what I want to put on the platform
http://www.basically.net/stuff/ht/center.jpg
I could build a simple frame out of 2 X 4's and throw some plywood on it, but if I do it this way, it won't be as high I want it.
I want to raise it up about 8 inches, but I don't know how to go about building something high enough and sturdy enough to hold the entertainment center, TV, etc.
any suggestions, tips, pointers, etc would be greatly appreciated
Happy New Year!
webrebel
12-31-03, 03:37 PM
uhhh...how about 2x8's?
chfite
12-31-03, 06:42 PM
Build a frame of 2x8 as suggested with cross members on 24 inch centers. Apply 3/4" plywood or other sheet good. That should hold it just fine. It will weigh a lot, so you might want to construct it in place.
2x8 is 7.25 inches wide. 3/4" plywood is .75 inch so there are 8 inches.
Hope this helps.
2x8 is 7.25 inches wide. 3/4" plywood is .75 inch so there are 8 inches.
Hope this helps.
Furniture Bldr
01-01-04, 07:33 PM
Well, First off,
Can I have your TV? :) J/k
As far as you're unit goes, raising it up 8" will look kinda odd with just a platform.
I would recommend you make a box for it all to sit on and make drawers in it to hold Cd's, Tapes, DVD"s, etc. That way it will be usable space. As far as matching the color, if it was store bought, you can have a local finishing co do the finishing work for a few hundred bucks. If you made it, then you know what color to use.
Incase you do have a flood, you're only out the few hundred in finishing and the box you made. I'm sure that TV would be a lot more expensive to replace. :)
Can I have your TV? :) J/k
As far as you're unit goes, raising it up 8" will look kinda odd with just a platform.
I would recommend you make a box for it all to sit on and make drawers in it to hold Cd's, Tapes, DVD"s, etc. That way it will be usable space. As far as matching the color, if it was store bought, you can have a local finishing co do the finishing work for a few hundred bucks. If you made it, then you know what color to use.
Incase you do have a flood, you're only out the few hundred in finishing and the box you made. I'm sure that TV would be a lot more expensive to replace. :)