This brought with it some problems though, I had to finish up running a dedicated 20 amp 8 guage line for the rack, an additional RG6, Cat5e and phone line into the wall. And a stand. I couldn't bring myself to pay $500 for a screw together MDF piece of furniture. So I built and finished one over the last couple of weeks. Solid cherry from a guy in Michigan who sells wood from fallen trees and other reclaimed types of sources.I wanted to do an Asian style with trestle cuts. I get off on working with thick slabs, but they're heavy and you have to think to get it broken down right while keeping all appendages.
I hand cut all the mortises. I love a razor sharp hand tool... and after a day working in IT there's something nice about being a Neanderthal. And I keep all the inclusions, unless it compromises the structure. I like the fact that it reminds me that the piece comes from a real tree.
Downstairs is where finishing takes place. My practice area is here too, so you don't sling varnish around like crazy. BLO with urethane finish.
A shot of the finished table before placing the TV.
And here's a shot of the XBR60. The wife freaked when she saw the size after it was delivered. One of the benefits of marrying someone raised in a country that uses metric is that you can say 60 inches and they have no clue
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