How to raise TV height with flatpack stand?

[Noyade]

Hi.

I'm looking for ideas to extend the height of the TV with the dimensions below.

This is cramped University accommodation.

The main criteria is it must be able to be transported on a bus in flatpak mode and then reassembled on arrival.

Hoping that makes sense.

Cheers!

[Noyade]

Afternoon @MitchellMc and @Dave-1 

It worked out rather well - and very strong. The Merbau was a much better choice.

Two tips from the experience.

 1) - I used a mini abrasive drop saw to correct the bolt lengths.

2) - The screws with the mount kits weren't to my liking and they were slotted heads.

So I went with full length threaded stainless steel screws with Phillips heads.

Cheers.

[EricL]

Hi @Noyade 

Thanks for sharing that update. That TV stand looks very strong and sturdy. It should be more than enough to hold the weight of the TV. The subwoofer can then be laid horizontal under the shelf allowing the TV to be at the center of the stand. My only suggestion is to add Surface Gard 25mm Anti Skid Pads to the feet of the stand to prevent the TV stand from shifting or sliding around.

Eric

[Dave-1]

Afternoon @Noyade 

Now that looks pretty decent Very handy having a chop saw  

I do like the anti skid pads to help hold it in place that @EricL has mentioned.

Dave

[Noyade]

If you look closely on the previous page, my Bunnings goodies collection photo from this morning has the anti-skid pads. I went with Slipstik Gripper pads 38mm.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/slipstick-38mm-1-round-gripper-floor-protection-pads-8-pack_p0250023

Five star rating! Only the best for my boy! 😁

"The subwoofer can then be laid horizontal under the shelf allowing the TV to be at the center of the stand."

That's a brilliant thought @EricL !

I was gonna cut them back but just saw your post. I texted him - the subwoofer is 190 mm on it's side. I currently have 240 mm clearance.

Happy days!

[Noyade]

[EricL]

Hi @Noyade 

Thank you for the update. That looks fantastic, now you can watch the TV with your feet in front of the screen. 

Eric

[Dave-1]

Evening @Noyade 

looks solid and fit for purpose! And all able to be flatpacked! Love it!

Dave

[Noyade]

The biggest issue was the bus trip.

He said there was water in the luggage compartment.

Seems odd, but the wood oil 'ran.'

[Dave-1]

@Noyade 

I can imagine trying to maneuver that around a full bus lol

Sometimes the oil might run on items and high humidy in those student rooms? And I have seen air con condensation on buses. Did it effect the top of the board?

Dave

[Noyade]

G'day Dave. @Dave-1 

They pressure wash the bus before departure - I suspect (dunno why tho) a small amount of water entered the baggage compartment below the passengers.

I also suspect the board was placed on a small pool of water by the bus driver and sloshed about during the trip. When my son collected it at the terminal end, the board was already streaking and running.

Only one side affected - he took that photo when he was assembling it. After talking to paint staff this morning I probably never left enough time for the Merbau to soak up the wood oil before the trip. No damage done - I'll redo it a later date.

Cheers!