DIY Blu-ray cabinet

[ridley_16]

Hi all, i was just wondering if any of you could give me your thoughts on this:
I fancy making myself a Blu-ray cabinet to store my ever growing collection.
I like the idea of this but i have never made anything like this from scratch before.
Do u guys have any tips on where to start and how to make it look as professional as possible?
Cheers Rob

[ZIPPO]

from: teknipper's gallery
https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...&folderid=4645

[Rob71]

I didn't think about taking pics while I was building it, but I tried to document it as best as I could with some diagrams.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/home-theat...t-how-diy.html

[GunZenBomZ]

Nice work rob

[Anthony P]

can't really help, I built my own but that one looks complicated. Just would just go with a simple bookcase look (as shown by Rob and Zippo). I got my wood cut on site so I did not need a saw or measuring. I just painted on a wood conditioner, tint and varnish and then I assembled it.

I also used 2 L brackets per side for each shelf this way you have the flexibility like Zippo’s and rob's with the columns of holes but the ease of fixed shelves since you only place the shelves you have. Also by turning them (flat part up instead of down like an L) you get a 1/2" play or so. Plus I screwed in the middle shelf, which acts like a bracket for the sides

[teknipper]

The cabinet pictured is a little more complicated than mine or Robs, but the concepts/techniques are the same. The cabinet has sides, top and would need a back of plywood (1/8").

For something that big, I don't know if I would make the shelves adjustable, but it could be done. I would anchor at least a couple of shelves to help with the stability of the cabinet. The others could be adjustable.

If you are building a DVD/Blu-ray specific cabinet, then you should be able to find all the material stock at the hardware store. I don't think I put it in my page, but I spent $150 or so on the lumber.

Tom

[JustinCredible_13]

is it just cheaper to just buy one????????

[Rob71]

Originally Posted by JustinCredible_13

is it just cheaper to just buy one????????

It depends. If you don't mind particle board, most times yes. But if you want real wood and/or something larger, you can usually build it for close to what a commercial unit would cost. Plus by building it yourself, you can get exactly what you want.