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A supersized Nintendo switch/TV cabinet made from scrap wood.
Materials
Tools
Plywood
Hinges
Paint
MDF
Pine
Steps
Step 1
1/51a.
First I took down all of my measurements based off of the TV I already had. I used some spare plywood I had left over from another renovation job and marked out the shape of the back pieces and doors.
b.
Then I cut all the pieces out. I kept the TV nearby so I could keep going back to it to confirm my measurements were correct before getting too far ahead.
c.
I then clamped all 4 bits together and sanded them as one (so they all come out identical)
Step 2
2/52a.
The side bits were a bit tricky. I had to cut several notches in the MDF for it to be able to curve around the edge. By adjusting the depth gauge on my circular saw I was able to carefully make these cuts.
b.
Once I was happy with the shape, I was just a matter of screwing them in place, putty the small gaps, and sand.
Step 3
3/53a.
Next I added the shelves, I took one of the young fellas game cases to size the shelves off of. I wanted the shelves to be practical as well as fun.
b.
I added cabinet hinges for the doors. I could have easily used regular hinges but this way the doors held themselves closed.
Step 4
4/54a.
I ended up using spray paint for the colours because it was the closest match to the console colours.
b.
The buttons were cut out of MDF, pre-painted, and either glued or screwed into place. The joysticks have a smaller piece underneath to lift them off the door and give them depth.
Step 5
5/55a.
I attached the TV to the side pieces with 67x19 pine, Screwing the pine to the TV using the standard screw holes on the back of the TV and extra long screws and washers.
b.
Then I attached the pine to the TV wall Bracket, and here you have it!
Thanks so much for the feedback.
Yes, it's the favorite part of his room. I think it will be for some time 
Cheers,
Codey
