It has been a while since I have built anything but I have that itch to do so. I am finally going to start on my Dawson entertainment unit inspired by Pottery Barn's INSANELY overpriced console. Their consoles start at $1000 and up. Pretty sure I can make mine, with a new jig for making pocket holes included, for less than $200. And it will look just as good. May even be better in fact because Pottery Barn does not list what wood they use at all. It does not even say it is a hardwood, which most likely means it is a cheap pine or white wood.
I got most of the lumber yesterday and going back with a friend and his truck today to get the 2 sheets of maple plywood I will need for the panels. I would like to build the large version but I decided with the cost of lumber right now and being that I have not built this yet, I would go with the smaller 50" version. It will be plenty big for my use right now and if it turns out as well as I think it will then I will build the big one this summer and sell the smaller one. Or put it in the guest bedroom. Or whatever. You don't know!
Here are the plans I am going to be using:
http://www.thedesignconfidential.com/2013/01/free-diy-furniture-plans-build-pottery-barn-inspired-dawson-small-media-console?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheDesignConfidential+%28The+Design+Confidential%29
Long link I know but the site does not have a blogger button.
And here is the actual Pottery Barn one:
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/antique-wood-media-console/
I most likely will not be distressing this piece. As much as lumber is I would like to show it off more I think. Although the simplistic design of the piece does suit it to the aged looked quite nice.
Tomorrow I am also hosting a game, beer, and bbq at my house. Any who want to are welcome to come by for ribs and burgers! And I guess I could be persuaded to share some beers.
Pics of the build up to follow. I know you wait with bated breath.
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