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Modem/NBN cabling cabinet/shelfI am currently painting a bedroom, that has all the NBN/Modem and internet cabling , the unit was located on a mobile shelf. I wanted something that would be permanent in the room.
I decided to make this timber shelf/cabinet that would conceal the cabling, power point, power board and the RJ45 internet outlets.
The cabinet is made from Tasmanian Oak, with two coats of water based clear varnish, Satin. The 90mm x19mm timber was glued together to make up the width of 180mm beveled at the end, glued and biscuit joined. ( I had to make a jig to allow me to cut the biscuit cuts into the bevelled joints).
The front covers are made of 110mm x 12mm Tas Oak, these are attached using magnetic latches, I also attached plastic spacers/bumpers, this allows for the spacing in between the front panels.
The size of the unit is 940 mm wide by 300mm high and 180mm deep.
Materials
90mm x 19mm Tasmanian Oak.
110mm x 12mm Tasmanian Oak.
50mm x 20mm Tasmanian Oak
Screws for mounting the cabinet.
6mm Domino's cut down to suit for the bevel joints.
Home made jig for biscuit joints.
Wood glue (Titebond 1).
Satin Clear coat waterbased varnish.
120, 240 grit sandpaper.
4 x magnetic catches to suit
4 Bumpers/spacers to suit
Tools
Mitre Saw
Router and 6mm router bit.
Sander
Drill
Clamps
Steps
Step 1
I cut the 90mm x 19mm material , 10 to 15 mm longer than the finished length, this will allow and discrepancies when gluing the timber together, glued and clamped, I allowed 24 hrs to dry , then sanded flat, using 120 and 240 grit sandpaper.
Step 2
The timber was then cut at 45 deg at each end. Cut to length, using a Mitre saw.
Step 3
Routered the bevels for the Domino's/Biscuit joiners ( jig made to suit).
Step 4
The beveled timber with domino's are the glued and clamped together and allowed to dry overnight.
Step 5
The front panels were cut to fit, magnetic catches, bumpers were installed.
Step 6
Router a gap at the back of the shelf and mounting timber (20mm x50mm) to wall to allow cabling to connect to NBN and modem unit.
Install 20mm x 50 mm timber using screws that were drilled, this was done from underneath for concealing them.
Step 7
Remove all fittings, re sand and paint.
Mount unit to wall using wall mates and screws.
Fit off the NBN , modem and cabling.
Joe done.
That has turned out amazing @JoeAzza! I love the design you've gone for, and that timber is amazing. You'd never know that the unit is concealing all those cables and powerboard. The unit would make a great addition and shelf to any room, yet it also serves such a practical purpose.
Many thanks for sharing the detailed instructions. I trust any of our members looking to replicate the project will be in a good position to do so, thanks to your steps.
Great work!
Mitchell
Beautiful 
I have mine tucked into an existing Linen cupboard but this leaves it in the dust! It really came up so nice. Its always amazing how many cables are hanging off stuff. Now you have a modern look that is tidy!
Dave
