My most recent project was a black walnut under-projector console, to support my new sound bar. It’s all solid wood, 6 feet wide given how large my Sonos Arc Ultra is!
In total it took me around ~45 hours to complete. I think a lot of extra time is spent on moving tools / unpacking my workbench given I don’t have a dedicated workshop space. That’s maybe on the list for another day.
I made this from 8′ long lumber so I could get a “waterfall” style grain continuation from the top onto the sides:
The constructed was fairly simple, it just needed a table saw, router, orbital sander and a Kreg hinge jig.
Materials:
- 40 board foot of black walnut ($350 USD)
- Blum Clip top BLUMOTION Soft Close Hinges ($50 USD)
- Finishing: Natura Onecoat ($50 USD)
- 3M 120 + 220 grit sandpaper
- Tightbond II wood glue
- 12 dowels
If anyone is extra curious in making something similar, I’ve uploaded my Sketch file
Here’s an interactive 3d version of the model, click and drop to rotate, scroll wheel to zoom.
If it’s valuable, here’s an exploded view, click to enlarge.
